Quick facts
Species: Sceptile (Mega)
Types: Grass / Dragon
Primary weaknesses: Ice, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Mega Sceptile is a nimble Grass/Dragon-type powerhouse in Pokémon GO. Known for its blinding speed and razor-sharp attacks, this Mega Evolution can outpace many opponents if underestimated. This guide will show you how to counter it effectively, exploit its weaknesses, and dominate the raid.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Ice •
 Bug •
 Dragon •
 Fairy •
 Flying •
 Poison
|
| Resists to |
 Ground •
 Grass •
 Electric •
 Water
|
Best Mega Sceptile Counters
Ice-type Counters
- White Kyurem : (Ice Fang / Ice Burn)
- Baxcalibur : (Ice Fang / Avalanche)
- Abomasnow: (Powder Snow / Weather Ball)
Dragon-type Counters
- Rayquaza: (Dragon Tail)
- Black Kyurem: (Dragon Tail)
- Eternatus: (Dynamax Cannon)
Flying-type Counters
- Rayquaza: (Dragon Ascent)
- Salamence: (Fly)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Sceptile:
- Rayquaza, Salamence, Garchomp – Dragon boost
- Salamence, Rayquaza – Flying boost
- Abomasnow, Gardevoir, Glalie – Ice boost
- Gardevoir – Fairy boost
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Kyurem | Dragon Breath / Steel Wing / Ice Fang | Blizzard / Ancient Power / Dragon Pulse / Focus Blast / Fusion Flare / Ice Burn | - | Steel Wing (14) and Focus Blast / Fusion Flare (140) |
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215) |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| Baxcalibur | Ice Fang / Dragon Breath | Avalanche / Blizzard / Icy Wind / Dragon Claw / Outrage | - | Ice Fang (12) and Blizzard (130) |
| Galarian Darmanitan | Tackle / Ice Fang | Superpower / Overheat / Avalanche / Ice Punch | - | Ice Fang (12) and Overheat (160) |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Cetitan | Tackle / Ice Shard / Powder Snow | Body Slam / Superpower / Heavy Slam / Avalanche / Icicle Spear | - | Ice Shard (10) and Superpower / Avalanche (130) |
| Glaceon | Ice Shard / Frost Breath | Avalanche / Ivy Wind / Ice Beam | Last Resort / Water Pulse | Frost Breath (11) and Ice Beam (95) |
| Kyurem | Steel Wing / Dragon Breath | Blizzard / Dragon Claw / Draco Meteor | Glaciate | Steel Wing (14) and Glaciate (160) |
| Mamoswine | Mud Slap / Powder Snow | Bulldoze / High Horsepower / Stone Edge / Avalanche / Icicle Spear | Ancient Power | Mud Slap (19) and High Horsepower / Stone Edge (105) |
| Weavile | Ice Shard / Feint Attack / Snarl | Focus Blast / Avalanche / Triple Axel / Foul Play | - | Feint Attack / Snarl (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Genesect | Fury Cutter / Metal Claw | Hyper Beam / X-Scissor / Magnet Bomb | Techno Blast | Metal Claw (6) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Weavile | Ice Shard / Feint Attack / Snarl | Focus Blast / Avalanche / Triple Axel / Foul Play | - | Feint Attack / Snarl (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Aurorus | Rock Throw / Powder Snow / Frost Breath | Ancient Power / Meteor Beam / Hyper Beam / Weather Ball / Blizzard / Thunderbolt | - | Rock Throw (13) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Dragonite | Steel Wing / Dragon Tail / Dragon Breath | Hyper Beam / Superpower / Hurricane / Thunder Punch / Outrage / Dragon Claw | Dracp Meteor / Dragon Pulse | Steel Wing / Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor / Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Shadow Abomasnow | Razor Leaf / Powder Snow / Leafage | Energy Ball / Weather Ball / Blizzard / Icy Wind / Outrage | - | Razor Leaf (13) and Blizzard (130) |
| Shadow Mr Rime | Ice Shard / Confusion / Zen Headbutt | Psybeam / Psychic / Ice Punch / Icy Wind / Triple Axel | - | Confusion (19) and Psychic (95) |
| Shadow Articuno | Ice Shard / Frost Breath | Ancient Power / Icy Wind / Ice Beam / Triple Axel / Blizzard | Hurricane | Frost Breath (11) and Blizzard (130) |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Mud Slap / Powder Snow | Bulldoze / High Horsepower / Stone Edge / Avalanche / Icicle Spear | Ancient Power | Mud Slap (19) and High Horsepower / Stone Edge (105) |
| Shadow Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Mega Glalie | Rollout / Ice Shard / Frost Breath / Powder Snow | Shadow Ball / Gyro Ball / Avalanche | - | Rollout (15) and Shadow Ball (100) |
| Mega Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180) |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Abomasnow | Razor Leaf / Powder Snow / Leafage | Energy Ball / Weather Ball / Blizzard / Icy Wind / Outrage | - | Razor Leaf (13) and Blizzard (130) |
Moves & Threats
Sceptile common fast moves are Fury Cutter or Bullet Seed. Charged moves include Aerial Ace or Earthquake or Leaf Blade or Dragon Claw or Breaking Swipe. Elite moves include Frenzy Plant.
Threat: Frenzy Plant and Draco Meteor deal huge burst damage, especially to unshielded Pokémon.
Tip: Avoid relying on Water-types alone—they take neutral damage from Dragon moves.
Weather Effects
Snow weather : boosts Ice moves.
Battle Tips
- Lead with Ice or Fire-types to deal heavy damage fast.
- Save shields for Draco Meteor or Frenzy Plant.
- Grass-types resist fewer moves here; avoid using them.
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Sceptile
- Chance to catch Sceptile (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Mega Sceptile?
Mega Sceptile raids are great for farming Mega Energy and testing your Ice/Fire Pokémon counters.
PvP Relevance
While Sceptile isn’t top tier in PvP, it’s a fun spice pick. Mega Sceptile shines more in raids and PvE content.
Tips for Trainers
- Dodge Hydro Pump and Crunch to extend battle time.
- Coordinate Mega boosts with your raid group.
- Raid during weather that benefits your counters.
FAQ
Can Mega Sceptile be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Not currently. Shiny Sceptile has not yet been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Sceptile?
Best moveset of Sceptile are Bullet Seed which does damage of 7 under Fast Attack and Earthquake of 140 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Sceptile?
Snow weather to boosts Ice types counters.
Conclusion
Mega Sceptile is not the strongest Mega, but it’s easy to raid thanks to multiple weaknesses. It’s worth raiding for its shiny form, Mega Energy, and for filling your Mega Pokédex. With Electric, Fighting, Bug, Fairy and Grass counters, you’ll defeat it with ease.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Rayquaza Raid Guide, Mega Abomasnow Raid Guide
Summary
- ce-types are your primary counters
- Fire-types handle the Grass typing well
- Watch for Frenzy Plant and Draco Meteor
- Use fast and high-DPS Pokémon to reduce time