# Sceptile - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sceptile in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Sceptile)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Sceptile
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Sceptile.

## Common Moves
- **Endeavor**: 98.278%
- **Quick Guard**: 98.276%
- **Focus Blast**: 66.436%
- **Energy Ball**: 66.227%
- **Grass Pledge**: 33.454%
- **Endure**: 32.604%
- **Other**: 4.726%

## Common Abilities
- **Unburden**: 99.938%
- **Overgrow**: 0.062%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 66.688%
- **Focus Sash**: 33.247%
- **Other**: 0.065%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 98.668%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 66.021%
- **Kyogre**: 65.833%
- **Zapdos**: 65.629%
- **Dragonite**: 64.994%
- **Primarina**: 32.644%

## FAQ for Sceptile in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Sceptile?
The most common moves for Sceptile are Endeavor, Quick Guard, Focus Blast, Energy Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sceptile?
Sceptile is frequently paired with Incineroar, Zacian-Crowned, Kyogre, Zapdos. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Sceptile?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sceptile?
The top build for Sceptile features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 65.631% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sceptile?
Sceptile is most effectively run with the ability **Unburden** (99.938%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (66.688%).

### What is the most common role for Sceptile?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Sceptile often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sceptile?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 105 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 120 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sceptile on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Sceptile) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Sceptile
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*