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Scyther.

national dex #123 · gen I
BST 500 · bug / flying
Scyther official artwork
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#123 · gen I
Profile
HP
70
ATK
110
DEF
80
SPA
55
SPD
80
SPE
105
BST 500 · best Attack 110 · worst Sp. Atk 55 · meters scale to 200

Scyther is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Bug and is immune to Ground.

Typingbugflying
AbilitiesSwarm, Technician, Steadfast
Height, weight1.5 m / 56.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Scyther base stats

BST 500 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP70250344
Atk110202350
Def80148284
SpA55103229
SpD80148284
Spe105193339
BST500bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk

Scyther weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Flying dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele2
gra¼
ice2
fig¼
poi1
gro0
fly2
psy1
bug½
roc4
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)
Resists
Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug
Immune to
Ground

Scyther abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
SwarmStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
TechnicianStrengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
SteadfasthiddenRaises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Scyther evolution line

3 stages

Scyther has 2 evolutions: Scizor (trade it while it holds a Metal Coat) and Kleavor (use a Black Augurite, in Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet). How to evolve Scyther, every game

Best Scyther moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
bugBug BuzzSPEC90
bugX ScissorPHYS80
bugLungePHYS80
flyingAir SlashSPEC75
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
fightingClose CombatPHYS120
normalTake DownPHYS90

Scyther moves

gen 9 · 83 moves · 18 level-up · 44 TM/HM · 10 egg · 11 tutor
53 moves · Scyther appears in 16 games
Quick AttackL1Vacuum WaveL1Aerial AceL11LeerL17False SwipeL18Focus EnergyL28SlashL36AgilityL42Close CombatL43Night SlashL45Fury CutterL46Double TeamL48Double HitL49Wing AttackL50X ScissorL50Air SlashL53Swords DanceL57FeintL61AcrobaticsTMAir CutterTMBaton PasseggBrick BreakTMBug BiteTMBug BuzzeggCountereggDefogeggDual WingbeatTMEndureeggFacadeTMGiga ImpactTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMLight ScreeneggLungeTMPounceTMProtectTMQuick GuardeggRain DanceTMRestTMReversaleggScary FaceTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMStruggle BugTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMTailwindTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMThiefTMTrailblazeTMU TurnTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 1
Vacuum WavefightingSPEC40100%30Level 1
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20Level 11
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 17
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40Level 18
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 28
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 36
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 42
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5Level 43
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Level 45
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Level 46
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15Level 48
Double HitnormalPHYS3590%10Level 49
Wing AttackSTABflyingPHYS60100%35Level 50
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15Level 50
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15Level 53
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Level 57
FeintnormalPHYS30100%10Level 61
AcrobaticsSTABflyingPHYS55100%15TM / HM
Aerial AceSTABflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Air CutterSTABflyingSPEC6095%25TM / HM
Air SlashSTABflyingSPEC7595%15TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
DefogflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
PounceSTABbugPHYS50100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
TailwindflyingSTAT--15TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
U TurnSTABbugPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Vacuum WavefightingSPEC40100%30TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40Egg
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Egg
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Egg
DefogflyingSTAT--15Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
FeintnormalPHYS30100%10Egg
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30Egg
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Egg
Quick GuardfightingSTAT--15Egg
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Egg
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
CounterfightingPHYS-100%20Tutor
DefogflyingSTAT--15Tutor
Dual WingbeatSTABflyingPHYS4090%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
TailwindflyingSTAT--15Tutor

Scyther Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree.

Shield

If you come across an area in a forest where a lot of the trees have been cut down, what you’ve found is a Scyther’s territory.

Legends: Arceus

The large, wickedly sharp scythes on its forearms are truly fearsome weapons. Prey's attempts to flee are unfailingly thwarted by this Pokémon's nimble motions.

Generation VII5 entries
Sun

It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.

Moon

While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.

Ultra Sun

Its two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating.

Ultra Moon

Some call it a ninja. Its movements— imperceptibly quick—are sufficient to cleave the air in two. It’s very popular in Alola.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.

Generation VI3 entries
X

It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.

Y

It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Scyther is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokémon’s scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond, Pearl

It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.

Platinum

The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.

HeartGold

It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.

SoulSilver

When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

SCYTHER is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This POKéMON’s scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.

Emerald

Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.

FireRed

It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.

LeafGreen

With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.

Silver

When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its pro­ tective colors make it invisible.

Crystal

It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.

Yellow

Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The move­ ment looks like that of a ninja.

Scyther species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorGreen
ShapeBug Wings
HabitatGrassland
Height1.5 m (4'11")
Weight56.0 kg (123.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter25 cycles, 6,656 steps
Base experience100
EV yield1 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#123
Kanto#123
Johto#110
Sinnoh (Pt)#195
Johto (HGSS)#111
Conquest#188
Kalos Mountain#136
Alola (SM)#275
Poni#090
Alola (USUM)#365
Poni (USUM)#112
Let's Go Kanto#123
Isle of Armor#118
Hisui#072
Paldea#260
Blueberry#019
Lumiose City#176
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker110 Atk / 55 SpA
Best statAttack 110very good
Speed tier105 Spefast
Defensive load5 weak / 3 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Scyther

Scyther is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree. Scyther stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 56.0 kg (123.5 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Scyther base stats

Scyther has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Attack at 110 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 55 (below average). Scyther excels as a physical attacker. Scyther is fast with a base Speed of 105.

Scyther weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Flying-type, Scyther is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Scyther 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Scyther abilities

Scyther's abilities include Swarm, Technician, Steadfast. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.. Technician strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power. Its Hidden Ability is Steadfast, which raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Scyther moves and learnset

Scyther can learn 83 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power), Lunge (Bug, 80 power), Air Slash (Flying, 75 power). For coverage, Scyther can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Close Combat (Fighting).

Training Scyther

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Scyther can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Scyther yields 1 Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Scyther belongs to the Bug egg group. Scyther is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Scyther → Scizor → Kleavor).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Scyther. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Scyther, or use the team builder to see how Scyther fits into your squad.

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