# Sceptile-Mega - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 16

> Find the best Sceptile-Mega builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Sceptile-Mega Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **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/vgc2016/Sceptile-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Sceptile-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (4x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/4x), Electric (1/4x), Grass (1/4x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Dragon Pulse**: 99.792%
- **Protect**: 84.813%
- **Grass Knot**: 84.360%
- **Quick Guard**: 46.689%
- **Worry Seed**: 24.587%
- **Substitute**: 14.101%
- **Leaf Storm**: 12.087%
- **Detect**: 11.706%
- **Hidden Power Water**: 11.608%
- **Other**: 10.257%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Sceptilite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 42.978%
- **Bronzong**: 41.904%
- **Yveltal**: 38.829%
- **Thundurus**: 27.539%
- **Gengar**: 13.192%
- **Kyogre**: 8.123%

## FAQ for Sceptile-Mega in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Sceptile-Mega?
The most common moves for Sceptile-Mega are Dragon Pulse, Protect, Grass Knot, Quick Guard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Sceptile-Mega?
Sceptile-Mega is frequently paired with Kyogre-Primal, Bronzong, Yveltal, Thundurus. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Sceptile-Mega weak to and resistant against?
Sceptile-Mega is weak to Ice (4x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Water (1/4x), Electric (1/4x), Grass (1/4x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Lightning Rod: Electric moves become 0x.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Sceptile-Mega?
The top build for Sceptile-Mega features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 23.667% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sceptile-Mega?
Sceptile-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (100.000%) and the item **Sceptilite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Sceptile-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Sceptilite), Sceptile-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Sceptile-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 75 |
| Sp. Atk | 145 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 145 |
| **BST** | **630** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Sceptile-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Sceptile-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Sceptile-Mega
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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