Scyther

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Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
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Scyther is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Mantis Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	123
Type	Bug Flying
Species	Mantis Pokémon
Height	1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight	56.0 kg (123.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Swarm 2. Technician Steadfast (hidden ability)
Local №	123 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 110 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 123 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 195 (Platinum) 111 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 136 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 275 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 365 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 123 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 118 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	100
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

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	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Scyther.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2		2	¼	2	¼		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		½	4

Evolution chart

#123
Scyther
Bug · Flying

(trade holding Metal Coat)

#212
Scizor
Bug · Steel

Scyther changes

In Generation 3, Scyther does not have the Technician ability.
In Generation 1, Scyther has a base Special stat of 55.
In Generations 1-4, Scyther has a base experience yield of 187.
In Generations 2-7, Scyther has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex 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 movement looks like that of a ninja.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Black White Black 2 White 2	The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
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.
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.
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.

Moves learned by Scyther

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Sword/Shield Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
4	Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95
8	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
12	Wing Attack	Flying	60	100
16	Double Team	Normal	—	—
20	Double Hit	Normal	35	90
24	Slash	Normal	70	100
28	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
32	Agility	Psychic	—	—
36	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
40	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
44	Laser Focus	Normal	—	—
48	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—

Egg moves

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Scyther egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Counter	Fighting	—	100
Defog	Flying	—	—
Feint	Normal	30	100
Night Slash	Dark	70	100
Quick Guard	Fighting	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Scyther can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dual Wingbeat	Flying		40	90

Moves learnt by TM

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
19	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
30	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
43	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
56	U-turn	Bug	70	100
58	Assurance	Dark	60	100
69	Psycho Cut	Psychic	70	100
73	Cross Poison	Poison	70	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
78	Acrobatics	Flying	55	100
94	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
95	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
97	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
13	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
21	Reversal	Fighting	—	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
29	Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
60	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
61	Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
4	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
8	Double Team	Normal	—	—
12	Feint	Normal	30	100
16	Wing Attack	Flying	60	100
20	Agility	Psychic	—	—
26	Slash	Normal	70	100
32	Razor Wind	Normal	80	100
38	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
44	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
50	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100

Moves learnt by TM

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
05	Rest	Psychic	—	—
06	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
08	Substitute	Normal	—	—
12	Facade	Normal	70	100
13	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
18	U-turn	Bug	70	100
24	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
27	Toxic	Poison	—	90
48	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
50	Roost	Flying	—	—

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Scyther sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
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Shiny	—							—

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Where to find Scyther

Red	Celadon City, Safari Zone
Blue	Trade/migrate from another game
Yellow	Celadon City, Safari Zone
Gold Silver Crystal	National Park
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed	Celadon City, Safari Zone
LeafGreen Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond	Route 229
Pearl	Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum	Route 210, 215
HeartGold SoulSilver	National Park
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Route 21
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Poni Plains, Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Poni Plains
Let's Go Pikachu	Route 14, 15
Let's Go Eevee	Trade/migrate from another game
Sword Shield	Training Lowlands

Answers to Scyther questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Scyther
Japanese	ストライク (Strike)
German	Sichlor
French	Insécateur

Name origin

scythe: sword-like implement