Scyther

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Scyther is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Scyther is a green, insectoid Pokémon. It has large, blade-like forearms, a pair of wings on its back, and it stands on two clawed feet. Its head is topped with a pointed crest. Scyther's design is primarily inspired by a praying mantis.

Scyther is unusual in that it has two evolutions spread across different generations. From Gold/Silver onward it can evolve into Scizor, and in Legends: Arceus a new evolution Kleavor was introduced. Each evolution changes its type, replacing Flying with Steel and Rock respectively. All three Pokémon also have the same base stat total of 500, however the distribution between the individual stats (Attack, Defense and so on) changes around.

Evolution chart

#0123
Scyther
Bug · Flying

(trade holding Metal Coat)

#0212
Scizor
Bug · Steel

(use Black Augurite)

#0900
Kleavor
Bug · Rock

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

Moves learned by Scyther

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Scarlet/Violet Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	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	Swords Dance	Normal		—	—

Egg moves

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Scyther gen 9 learnset page.

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

Moves learnt by TM

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
04	Agility	Psychic		—	—
06	Scary Face	Normal		—	100
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
14	Acrobatics	Flying		55	100
15	Struggle Bug	Bug		50	100
18	Thief	Dark		60	100
20	Trailblaze	Grass		50	100
21	Pounce	Bug		50	100
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
27	Aerial Ace	Flying		60	∞
32	Swift	Normal		60	∞
40	Air Cutter	Flying		60	95
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
57	False Swipe	Normal		40	100
58	Brick Break	Fighting		75	100
60	U-turn	Bug		70	100
65	Air Slash	Flying		75	95
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
75	Light Screen	Psychic		—	—
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
88	Swords Dance	Normal		—	—
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
105	X-Scissor	Bug		80	100
113	Tailwind	Flying		—	—
130	Helping Hand	Normal		—	—
132	Baton Pass	Normal		—	—
134	Reversal	Fighting		—	100
152	Giga Impact	Normal		150	90
162	Bug Buzz	Bug		90	100
163	Hyper Beam	Normal		150	90
167	Close Combat	Fighting		120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
182	Bug Bite	Bug		60	100
184	Vacuum Wave	Fighting		40	100
185	Lunge	Bug		80	100
197	Dual Wingbeat	Flying		40	90
219	Skitter Smack	Bug		70	90

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Quick Attack	Normal		40	100
6	Silver Wind	Bug		60	100
11	Aerial Ace	Flying		60	∞
14	Double Hit	Normal		35	90
18	Air Slash	Flying		75	95
25	Swords Dance	Normal		—	—
34	X-Scissor	Bug		80	100
43	Close Combat	Fighting		120	100

Move Tutor moves

Scyther can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Aerial Ace	Flying		60	∞
Calm Mind	Psychic		—	—
False Swipe	Normal		40	100
Focus Energy	Normal		—	—
Giga Impact	Normal		150	90
Hyper Beam	Normal		150	90
Ominous Wind	Ghost		60	100
Psycho Cut	Psychic		70	100
Rest	Psychic		—	—
Rock Smash	Fighting		40	100
Swift	Normal		60	∞
X-Scissor	Bug		80	100

• In other generations
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• 5
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• 7
• 8
• 9

Scyther sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny	—							—	—

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