Sceptile vs Blaziken
Sceptile and Blaziken have the same base stat total (530), Sceptile is faster (base Speed 120 vs 80), and Blaziken’s Fire moves hit Sceptile for 2×, while Sceptile’s own types do only ½× to Blaziken.
Hoenn starters, fully evolved: two of the three final forms of the Generation 3 starter trio.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Sceptile | Blaziken |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 80 (higher) |
| Attack | 85 | 120 (higher) |
| Defense | 65 | 70 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 105 | 110 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 85 (higher) | 70 |
| Speed | 120 (higher) | 80 |
| Total | 530 | 530 |
| Bulk | 220 | 220 |
Who has the edge?
Blaziken has the higher Attack (120 vs 85), has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 105), resists Sceptile’s own-type moves (½× at best), and hits Sceptile for 2× with its Fire moves, but Sceptile is faster (120 vs 80 base Speed).
Sceptile is ahead on
- is faster (120 vs 80 base Speed)
Blaziken is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (120 vs 85)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 105)
- resists Sceptile’s own-type moves (½× at best)
- hits Sceptile for 2× with its Fire moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Sceptile: Overgrow, Unburden; Blaziken: Blaze, Speed Boost), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Sceptile has 172 Speed and Blaziken has 132, so Sceptile moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Sceptile | Blaziken |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 120 | 80 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 172 | 132 |
Type matchup, both ways
Sceptile (Grass) attacking Blaziken
Grass ½×. Using only its own type, Sceptile hits Blaziken for ½× with Grass moves (not very effective).
Blaziken (Fire/Fighting) attacking Sceptile
Fire 2×, Fighting 1×. Using only its own types, Blaziken hits Sceptile for 2× with Fire moves (super effective) and 1× with Fighting moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Sceptile: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Poison 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective).
- Blaziken: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Sceptile
- Overgrow. Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Unburden (hidden ability). Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
Blaziken
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Speed Boost (hidden ability). Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Size, generation and evolution
Blaziken is taller (1.9 m vs 1.7 m for Sceptile), and Sceptile is heavier (52.2 kg vs 52 kg for Blaziken).
| Detail | Sceptile | Blaziken |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 52.2 kg | 52 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 3 (Hoenn) |
| Evolution line | Treecko → Grovyle → Sceptile | Torchic → Combusken → Blaziken |
Sceptile (#0254) is a Grass-type Forest Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Treecko → Grovyle → Sceptile.
Blaziken (#0257) is a Fire/Fighting-type Blaze Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Torchic → Combusken → Blaziken.
Keep exploring
- Open Sceptile and Blaziken in the Compare tool
- Sceptile and Blaziken Pokédex pages
- Grass type · Fire/Fighting weaknesses
- Speed tiers