Scyther.
BST 500 · bug / flying
Scyther is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Bug and is immune to Ground.
Scyther base stats
BST 500 · ranges at level 100Scyther weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Bug / Flying dual typingScyther abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenScyther evolution line
3 stagesScyther 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 powerScyther moves
gen 9 · 83 moves · 18 level-up · 44 TM/HM · 10 egg · 11 tutorScyther Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstAs Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree.
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.
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.
It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.
While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.
Its two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating.
Some call it a ninja. Its movements— imperceptibly quick—are sufficient to cleave the air in two. It’s very popular in Alola.
Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.
It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
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.
The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.
The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.
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.
Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.
It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its pro tective colors make it invisible.
It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
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 trainingAbout 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).
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