# Sceptile - VGC 19 Moon Series Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Sceptile in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Sceptile)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Sceptile
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 96.110%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 54.673%
- **Leaf Storm**: 51.328%
- **Grass Whistle**: 51.151%
- **Grass Knot**: 47.827%
- **Nature Power**: 45.842%
- **Screech**: 42.730%
- **Other**: 10.339%

## Common Abilities
- **Unburden**: 99.982%
- **Overgrow**: 0.018%

## Common Items
- **Psychic Seed**: 98.518%
- **Other**: 1.482%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 90.820%
- **Kyogre**: 90.513%
- **Gengar**: 46.645%
- **Nihilego**: 46.218%
- **Necrozma-Dusk-Mane**: 39.524%
- **Snorlax**: 39.520%

## FAQ for Sceptile in vgc2019moon-1760

### What are the top moves for Sceptile?
The most common moves for Sceptile are Protect, Hidden Power Fire, Leaf Storm, Grass Whistle. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Sceptile?
Sceptile is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Kyogre, Gengar, Nihilego. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `44/0/12/172/92/188`. This configuration accounts for 51.151% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Sceptile?
Sceptile is most effectively run with the ability **Unburden** (99.982%) and the item **Psychic Seed** (98.518%).

### What is the most common role for Sceptile?
Based on common item usage (Psychic Seed), Sceptile often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Sceptile) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - 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).*