Where can I find Sceptile in SoulGold?

Sceptile cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Sceptile?

Sceptile is a grass-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Sceptile learn in SoulGold?

Sceptile can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Sceptilein Pokémon SoulGold

grass

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Forest Pokémon

In the jungle, its power is without equal. This Pokémon carefully grows trees and plants. It regulates its body temperature by basking in sunlight.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Grass

Dex

#254

Abilities

Overgrow(Primary)

Ups Grass moves in a pinch.

Unburden(Secondary)

Using a hold item ups Speed.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

monster, dragon

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

265

EV Yield

3 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Mega

Evolution Chain

Treecko

Base form

→

Grovyle

Level up Treecko to Lv. 16

→

Sceptile

Level up Grovyle to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

Sceptile isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (22)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Leaf BladeLevel: 0Leaf Blade	grass	0	100	15
0	Leaf BladeLevel: 0Leaf Blade	Slashes with a sharp leaf. High critical-hit ratio.
1	Earth PowerLevel: 1Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
1	Earth PowerLevel: 1Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
1	False SwipeLevel: 1False Swipe	normal	40	100	40
1	False SwipeLevel: 1False Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
1	Fury CutterLevel: 1Fury Cutter	bug	10	95	20
1	Fury CutterLevel: 1Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
1	X ScissorLevel: 1X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
1	X ScissorLevel: 1X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
1	Energy BallLevel: 1Energy Ball	grass	0	100	10
1	Energy BallLevel: 1Energy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
1	Shed TailLevel: 1Shed Tail	normal	0	0	10
1	Shed TailLevel: 1Shed Tail	Creates a Substitute for itself before switching out.
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	normal	40	100	35
1	PoundLevel: 1Pound	Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	LeafageLevel: 1Leafage	grass	40	100	40
1	LeafageLevel: 1Leafage	Attacks with a flurry of small leaves.
5	Mega DrainLevel: 5Mega Drain	grass	40	100	0
5	Mega DrainLevel: 5Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
12	DetectLevel: 12Detect	fighting	0	0	5
12	DetectLevel: 12Detect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
15	Quick GuardLevel: 15Quick Guard	fighting	0	0	15
15	Quick GuardLevel: 15Quick Guard	Evades priority attacks for one turn.
20	AssuranceLevel: 20Assurance	dark	0	100	10
20	AssuranceLevel: 20Assurance	An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
25	Giga DrainLevel: 25Giga Drain	grass	0	100	0
25	Giga DrainLevel: 25Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
30	SlamLevel: 30Slam	normal	80	75	20
30	SlamLevel: 30Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
35	Double TeamLevel: 35Double Team	normal	0	0	15
35	Double TeamLevel: 35Double Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
42	ScreechLevel: 42Screech	normal	0	85	40
42	ScreechLevel: 42Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
49	EndeavorLevel: 49Endeavor	normal	1	100	5
49	EndeavorLevel: 49Endeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
56	Leaf StormLevel: 56Leaf Storm	grass	0	90	5
56	Leaf StormLevel: 56Leaf Storm	Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk.
60	Dragon RushLevel: 60Dragon Rush	dragon	100	75	10
60	Dragon RushLevel: 60Dragon Rush	Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching.

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Egg Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CrunchCrunch	dark	80	100	15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
Mud SportMud Sport	ground	0	0	15
Mud SportMud Sport	Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	1	100	5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	0	90	10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Dragon BreathDragon Breath	dragon	60	100	20
Dragon BreathDragon Breath	Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	75	95	10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Worry SeedWorry Seed	grass	0	100	10
Worry SeedWorry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	30	100	30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double-kicking attack that strikes the foe twice.
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	0	55	15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
SynthesisSynthesis	grass	0	0	5
SynthesisSynthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
Magical LeafMagical Leaf	grass	60	0	20
Magical LeafMagical Leaf	Attacks with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	grass	0	90	5
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk.
Razor WindRazor Wind	normal	80	0	10
Razor WindRazor Wind	A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	0	100	30
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	grass	0	0	10
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.

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TM/HM Moves (48)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Low SweepLow Sweep	fighting	0	100	20	TM47TM47
Low SweepLow Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.