Scyther - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Scyther can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100
5Focus EnergyNormalStatus
9PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
13False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
17AgilityPsychicStatus
21Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
25Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
29SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
33Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
37Double TeamNormalStatus
41X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
45Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
49Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
50Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
57Swords DanceNormalStatus
61FeintNormalPhysical 30 100

Egg moves

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
DefogFlyingStatus
EndureNormalStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Quick GuardFightingStatus
Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
Steel WingSteelPhysical 70 90

Moves learnt by HM

Scyther is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

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 X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100
5Focus EnergyNormalStatus
9PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
13False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
17AgilityPsychicStatus
21Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
25Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
29SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
33Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
37Double TeamNormalStatus
41X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
45Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
49Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
50Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
57Swords DanceNormalStatus
61FeintNormalPhysical 30 100

Egg moves

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
DefogFlyingStatus
EndureNormalStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Quick GuardFightingStatus
Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
Steel WingSteelPhysical 70 90

Move Tutor moves

Scyther can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus

Moves learnt by HM

Scyther is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Scyther egg move parents

Scyther's egg groups: Bug

The egg moves for Scyther are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Scyther with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Scyther with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Baton Pass

Bug Buzz

Counter

Defog

Endure

Night Slash

Quick Guard

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Razor Wind

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Reversal

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Silver Wind

Steel Wing