Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Bug Wings
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 25 cycles (~6,656 steps)
- Base Experience
- 100
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 1.5 m (4'11")
- Weight
- 56.0 kg (123.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Flying dual typing.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Generation VII
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.
Generation VIII
As 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.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
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.
Generation II
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.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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.
Generation V
The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
Generation VI
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.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Attack | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Vacuum Wave | fig | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 17 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 18 | False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| 28 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 36 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 42 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 43 | Close Combat | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| 45 | Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 46 | Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 48 | Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| 49 | Double Hit | nor | P | 35 | 90% | 10 |
| 50 | Wing AttackSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 35 |
| 50 | X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 53 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 57 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 61 | Feint | nor | P | 30 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
44 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcrobaticsSTAB | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Close Combat | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| PounceSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Struggle BugSTAB | bug | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| U TurnSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Vacuum Wave | fig | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
10 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Feint | nor | P | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Quick Guard | fig | N | — | — | 15 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Defog | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Scyther
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Scyther
Scyther is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
