Sceptile in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Sceptile is Grass type, so it's weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice and Poison.
What is Sceptile weak to?
Sceptile is Grass type, so it takes extra damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice and Poison attacks.
Defending Sceptile 
Grass
Grass Hits it hard
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Bug160% damage 1.6× -
Fire160% damage 1.6× -
Flying160% damage 1.6× -
Ice160% damage 1.6× -
Poison160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
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Electric62.5% damage - Grass62.5% damage
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Ground62.5% damage -
Water62.5% damage
Leave Electric, Grass, Ground and Water attackers at home: Sceptile resists them.
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What is Sceptile weak to in Pokémon GO?
Sceptile is Grass type. It's weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice and Poison. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground and Water.
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