# Sceptile - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in SV

> Find the best Sceptile builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in SV. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Sceptile Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SV (`sv`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sv |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Shed Tail**: 57.989%
- **Upper Hand**: 57.634%
- **Protect**: 40.056%
- **Leaf Storm**: 38.539%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 38.319%
- **Energy Ball**: 37.842%
- **Detect**: 37.737%
- **Leech Seed**: 19.400%
- **Dragon Cheer**: 10.243%
- **Roar**: 10.240%

## Common Abilities
- **Unburden**: 79.528%
- **Overgrow**: 20.472%

## Common Items
- **White Herb**: 53.317%
- **Covert Cloak**: 19.238%
- **Electric Seed**: 12.341%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.874%
- **Power Herb**: 2.755%
- **Other**: 2.475%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 58.334%
- **Groudon**: 56.497%
- **Whimsicott**: 37.793%
- **Walking Wake**: 37.722%
- **Lunala**: 37.622%
- **Roaring Moon**: 37.620%

## FAQ for Sceptile in sv-1760

### What are the top moves for Sceptile?
The most common moves for Sceptile are Shed Tail, Upper Hand, Protect, Leaf Storm. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Sceptile?
Sceptile is frequently paired with Incineroar, Groudon, Whimsicott, Walking Wake. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Sceptile weak to and resistant against?
Sceptile is weak to Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.400% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sceptile?
Sceptile is most effectively run with the ability **Unburden** (79.528%) and the item **White Herb** (53.317%).

### What is the most common role for Sceptile?
Based on common item usage (White Herb), Sceptile often functions as a **tactical** in the sv-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/sv/Sceptile) - Full interactive stats page
- [SV Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sv) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sv) - Build teams with Sceptile
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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