The Essentials on Scyther
- Weaknesses
- ×4 Rock · ×2 Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying Table
- Resistances
- ×¼ Grass, Fighting · ×½ Bug · immune: Ground
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 500 · top stat: Attack (110) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 176 in the Lumiose Pokédex, 13 Wild Zone
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 260 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 19 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Insécateur in French · ストライク, Strike in Japanese · Sichlor in German All Languages
Overview
Scyther is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon, No. 123 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Mantis Pokémon. Height: 1.5 m, weight: 56 kg.
Scyther evolves into Scizor and Kleavor (Black Augurite).
Abilities: Swarm and Technician. Hidden Ability: Steadfast. Scyther is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice and Flying-type moves (×2 damage). Scyther is very weak to Rock-type moves (×4 damage). Scyther takes no damage from Ground-type moves.
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#123
National Pokédex
Category
Mantis Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
70
255
Attack
110
255
Defense
80
255
Special Attack
55
255
Special Defense
80
255
Speed
105
255
Total
500
Min HP (Lv. 100)
250
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
344
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Bug / Flying). See the type chart
Very weak (×4) — 1 type
Rock
×4
Weak (×2) — 4 types
Fire
×2
Electric
×2
Ice
×2
Flying
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Normal
×1
Water
×1
Poison
×1
Psychic
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 1 type
Bug
×½
Resistant (×0.25) — 2 types
Grass
×¼
Fighting
×¼
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Ground
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Ability 2
Powers up weak moves so the Pokémon can deal more damage with them.
The Pokémon's determination boosts its Speed stat every time it flinches.
Scyther Evolution
Trade holding: Metal Coat
#212
Scizor
Steel
Bug
Black Augurite
#900
Kleavor
Bug
Rock
Scyther Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Bug · Flying
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Scyther Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Vacuum Wave
Fighting
Spec.
100%
40
30
1
Quick Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
30
4
Fury Cutter
Bug
Phys.
95%
40
20
6
Silver Wind
Bug
Spec.
100%
60
5
8
False Swipe
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
40
9
Pursuit
Dark
Phys.
100%
40
20
11
Aerial Ace
Flying
Phys.
—
60
20
12
Wing Attack
Flying
Phys.
100%
60
35
16
Double Team
Normal
Stat
—
—
15
20
Double Hit
Normal
Phys.
90%
35
10
24
Slash
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
28
Focus Energy
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
32
Agility
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
33
Razor Wind
Normal
Spec.
100%
80
10
36
Air Slash
Flying
Spec.
95%
75
15
40
X-Scissor
Bug
Phys.
100%
80
15
43
Close Combat
Fighting
Phys.
100%
120
5
44
Laser Focus
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
44
Swords Dance
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
45
Night Slash
Dark
Phys.
100%
70
15
61
Feint
Normal
Phys.
100%
30
10
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Scyther
Available in 18 games, 44 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Red
Yellow
FireRed
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Diamond
Platinum
X
Y
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation I
Red 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Celadon City
Lv. 25 100%
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 23 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
Yellow 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Celadon City
Lv. 30 100%
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 15 1%
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Generation III
FireRed 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Celadon City
Lv. 25 100%
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 23 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Citadark Isle 6F
Lv. 40 100%
Generation IV
Diamond 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Route 229
Lv. 52 5%
Platinum 6 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(6)
Route 210
Lv. 19 5%
Route 215
Lv. 20 5%
Route 210
Lv. 21 10%
Morning
Route 215
Lv. 22 10%
Morning
Route 210
Lv. 27 10%
Morning
Route 210
Lv. 29 5%
Generation VI
X 7 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(1)
Route 21
Lv. 27 5%
Purple flowers
(3)
Route 21
Lv. 50 5%
Route 21
Lv. 51 4%
Route 21
Lv. 52 1%
Red flowers
(3)
Route 21
Lv. 50 5%
Route 21
Lv. 51 4%
Route 21
Lv. 52 1%
Y 7 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(1)
Route 21
Lv. 27 5%
Purple flowers
(3)
Route 21
Lv. 50 5%
Route 21
Lv. 51 4%
Route 21
Lv. 52 1%
Red flowers
(3)
Route 21
Lv. 50 5%
Route 21
Lv. 51 4%
Route 21
Lv. 52 1%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 15
Lv. 33-38 100%
Route 14
Lv. 33-38 100%
Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(1)
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 30%
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Poké Pelago
Lv. 49-55 7%
Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(1)
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 30%
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Poké Pelago
Lv. 49-55 7%
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(1)
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 30%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(1)
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 30%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Scyther in Pokémon GO
- 2,706Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,546Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 50 🍬to evolve into Scizor
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.”
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 move ment 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 pro tective 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
“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.”
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
“It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.”
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
“The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.”
White
“The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.”
Black 2
“The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.”
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
“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.”
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!
“Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.”
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.”
Legends: Arceus
“The large, wickedly sharp scythes on its forearms are truly fearsome weapons. Prey's attempts to flee are unfailingly thwarted by this Pokémon's nimble motions.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Insécateur
🇬🇧 English
Scyther
🇯🇵 漢字
ストライク
🇯🇵 Kana
ストライク
🇯🇵 Romaji
Strike
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Sichlor
🇪🇸 Español
Scyther
🇮🇹 Italiano
Scyther
🇰🇷 한국어
스라크
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
飞天螳螂
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
飛天螳螂
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Mante
🇬🇧 EN
Mantis Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
かまきりポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Mantis-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Scyther
What type is Scyther?
Scyther is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon.
What are Scyther's weaknesses?
Scyther is weak to Fire, Electric, Ice and Flying-type moves (×2 damage). Scyther is very weak to Rock-type moves (×4 damage). Scyther takes no damage from Ground-type moves.
What is Scyther's Hidden Ability?
Scyther's Hidden Ability is Steadfast. Its regular Abilities are Swarm and Technician.
Where to find Scyther in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Scyther appears in the wild in Wild Zone 13 (Lv. 37-39). Lumiose Pokédex number: 176. All Wild Zones
Can you get a Shiny Scyther in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Scyther is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
