Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Mega Sceptile is a grass/dragon-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 630 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 145) and a special attacking profile. Its Lightning Rod ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Mega Sceptile. Build around what Mega Sceptile actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Mega Sceptile is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Mega Sceptile is a Grass/Dragon-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground.
- Ice4× damage
- Poison2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Bug2× damage
- Dragon2× damage
- Fairy2× damage
- Water0.25× damage
- Electric0.25× damage
- Grass0.25× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Mega Sceptile has no type immunities.
To counter Mega Sceptile in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ice or Poison or Flying or Bug or Dragon or Fairy moves and can withstand its Grass/Dragon STAB attacks.
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Mega Sceptile's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
