Sceptile — Roles and where to hunt
Sceptile is an skills specialist with Berry Burst. Durin is a favorite at Lapis Lakeside. Here's how Sceptile fits into teams and where to find them.
Roles Sceptile can fill
Lapis Lakeside skill support
Durin is a favorite at Lapis Lakeside. Berry Burst produces berries when it triggers, so Sceptile can contribute both from helps and from skill procs. Berry Finding S amplifies berry output.
Where to hunt
Sceptile can be found at: Greengrass Isle, Cyan Beach, Lapis Lakeside, Old Gold Power Plant, Greengrass Isle (Expert)
Similar Pokémon
Others that fill similar roles: Braviary | Grovyle | Rufflet | Treecko | Bayleef | Abomasnow
Best possible at each breakpoint
Below: the theoretical best build at each level (optimal subskill combo + best nature). Baseline = neutral nature, no subskills.
| Level | Baseline | Best total | Best subskills | Best nature | vs baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,521 | 6,135 | — | Lonely | +11.1% |
| 10 | 7,090 | 10,690 | Berry Finding S | Lonely | +50.8% |
| 25 | 9,836 | 17,379 | Berry Finding S, Helping Speed M | Lonely | +76.7% |
| 50 | 19,105 | 38,643 | Berry Finding S, Helping Speed M, Skill Trigger M | Lonely | +102.3% |
| 100 | 31,832 | 74,161 | Berry Finding S, Helping Speed S, Helping Speed M, Helping Bonus, Skill Trigger M | Lonely | +133% |
Top subskills
How much each subskill improves production at level 50 (berry + ingredient output):
| Modifier | Type | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Finding S | Subskill | +37.4% |
| Skill Trigger M | Subskill | +19.2% |
| Helping Speed M | Subskill | +16.3% |
| Skill Trigger S | Subskill | +9.6% |
| Helping Speed S | Subskill | +7.5% |
| Helping Bonus | Subskill | +5.3% |
Try the tools
Use NewRolly's Unlimited Biscuits to grade a Sceptile you caught. Run our production simulator or production calculator to see how subskills and nature change output.
Related: Lapis Lakeside berry specialists | Main skills | Best subskill combos