Scyther

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

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	4′11″ (1.5 m)
Weight	123.5 lbs (56.0 kg)
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)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	100
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	25 (base 6,400 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.

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.

Moves learned by Scyther

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

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

Egg moves

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

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
Counter	Fighting	—	100
Defog	Flying	—	—
Endure	Normal	—	—
Night Slash	Dark	70	100
Quick Guard	Fighting	—	—
Razor Wind	Normal	80	100
Reversal	Fighting	—	100
Silver Wind	Bug	60	100
Steel Wing	Steel	70	90

Move Tutor moves

Scyther can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Defog	Flying	—	—
Knock Off	Dark	65	100
Laser Focus	Normal	—	—
Snore	Normal	50	100
Tailwind	Flying	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
51	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
59	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Scyther can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Detect	Fighting	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

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

Egg moves

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

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100
Counter	Fighting	—	100
Defog	Flying	—	—
Endure	Normal	—	—
Night Slash	Dark	70	100
Quick Guard	Fighting	—	—
Razor Wind	Normal	80	100
Reversal	Fighting	—	100
Silver Wind	Bug	60	100
Steel Wing	Steel	70	90

Moves learnt by TM

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
51	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
59	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
89	U-turn	Bug	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Scyther can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Detect	Fighting	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Scyther sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal
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

Answers to Scyther questions

Other languages

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

Name origin

scythe: sword-like implement