Scyther pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

scythe: sword-like implement

Pokedex data

National №	123
Type	Bug Flying
Species	Mantis Pokémon
Height	4′11″ (1.50m)
Weight	123.5 lbs (56.0 kg)
Abilities	Swarm Technician Steadfast (Dream World)
Local №	123 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 110 (Gold, Silver) 195 (Platinum) 111 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Sutoraiku

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	187
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2		2	¼	2	¼		0	2		½	4

Scyther stats

The base stats for Scyther are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	70	250 - 344
Attack	110	202 - 350
Defense	80	148 - 284
Sp. Atk	55	103 - 229
Sp. Def	80	148 - 284
Speed	105	193 - 339
Total	500

Pokedex descriptions

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 movement looks like that of a ninja.
Gold HeartGold	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 protective 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.
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.
Diamond Pearl	It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.
Platinum Black White	The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
SoulSilver	When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.

Evolution chart

#123
Scyther
Bug · Flying →
(trade holding
Metal Coat)

#212
Scizor
Bug · Steel

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100
5	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-
9	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100
13	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
17	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
21	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
25	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
29	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
33	Razor Wind	Normal	Special	80	100
37	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
41	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
45	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
49	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90
53	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
57	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Scyther egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Defog	Flying	Status	-	-
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Razor Wind	Normal	Special	80	100
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Scyther egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Razor Wind	Normal	Special	80	100
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Scyther can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-

Scyther can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Scyther is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95

Scyther is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Scyther is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
5	Defog	Flying	Status	-	-
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100
81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
47	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
51	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
62	Silver Wind	Bug	Special	60	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-