#238 in usage · <0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Sceptile Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Sceptile is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Sceptile @ Psychic Seed Ability: Unburden Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Shed Tail - Leaf Storm - Earth Power - Protect
Sceptile moves
Share of Sceptile sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Shed TailNormal53.9%
- Leaf StormGrass50.1%
- Earth PowerGround48%
- ProtectNormal46.6%
- DetectFighting25%
- Energy BallGrass24.2%
- Dragon CheerDragon17.8%
- Breaking SwipeDragon13.6%
- Leaf BladeGrass13.2%
- Quick GuardFighting12.9%
Items
- Psychic Seed35.9%
- White Herb17.1%
- Electric Seed15.2%
- Sitrus Berry9.2%
- Focus Sash5.7%
Abilities
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 147 | 94 | 85 | 157 | 105 | 189 | 12.2% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 147 | 94 | 85 | 172 | 105 | 172 | 9.7% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 145 | 94 | 85 | 172 | 105 | 172 | 9.6% |
Natures in these spreads: Modest 19.3% · Timid 12.2%.
Sceptile teammates
Share of Sceptile teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Sceptile set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Sceptile set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Shed Tail, Leaf Storm, Earth Power and Protect with Psychic Seed (35.9% of sets) and Unburden, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Sceptile's best teammates in VGC?
Sceptile's most common partners are Indeedee-F (34.1%), Mega Lucario Z (14.5%), Mega Absol Z (14.1%), Ceruledge (13.6%) and Torkoal (13.4%) — the share of Sceptile teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Sceptile use?
Modest (+SpA −Atk) is the most common nature among Sceptile's top spreads (19.3%), followed by Timid (12.2%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Sceptile in Pokémon Champions?
Sceptile has base 120 Speed: 189 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 172 neutral, and 126 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Sceptile in Pokémon Champions?
Sceptile is #238 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on <0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.