As a Grass/Dragon type, Mega Sceptile has 6 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Dragon typing.

Lightning Rod (always, already counted above): Electric ¼× → 0×

Base stats

HP: 70
Attack: 110
Defense: 75
Sp. Atk: 145
Sp. Def: 85
Speed: 145
Total: 630

Mega Sceptile has a base stat total of 630, higher than 95% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (145) well above Attack (110), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 145 beats 99% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 70 HP, 75 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Mega Sceptile's only ability is Lightning Rod.

How to beat Mega Sceptile

The best way to beat Mega Sceptile is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Ground, Water and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dragon moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dragon moves. Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.