Scyther (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Scyther (disambiguation).

Scyther ストライク Strike #123 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm or Technician Cacophony Cacophony Steadfast Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 26 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Scyther 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 123.5 lbs. 56.0 kg Scyther 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 187 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 100 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Scyther 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Scyther (Japanese: ストライク Strike) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves into Scizor when traded holding a Metal Coat.

Biology

Scyther is a bipedal, insectoid creature. It is primarily green with cream accents between its body segments. On the back of its somewhat reptilian head are three points, and it has narrow eyes. Its forearms consist of large, white scythes, which it uses for hunting as well as fighting. On its thighs are spikes of fur, and it has three clawed toes on its large feet. Two pairs of cream-colored wings extend from its back. While these wings do allow Scyther to fly, it is rarely seen doing so. The abdomen of a female will be slightly larger than that of the male.

Scyther's blade-like forearms are capable of slicing through logs, and become sharper by cutting through hard materials. Using swift movements, it camouflages itself and enhances the effectiveness of its scythes. The anime has shown that wild Scyther form groups. If a challenger Scyther wins a battle against the leader of the Scyther swarm, the original Scyther leader will depart and the challenger will take place as the new leader. It has also been shown that some Scyther despise the color red, and become aggressive when confronted with this color. Although it is rare, Scyther can be found in grasslands.

In the anime

Scyther in the anime

Major appearances

Tracey's Scyther

Tracey captured an elderly Scyther in Tracey Gets Bugged. Even in its old age it is very aggressive, but for the same reasons, Tracey tries not to use it.

Other

Scyther first appeared in Showdown at Dark City under the ownership of Yas. It was one of the Pokémon used during the feuds between the Kas and Yas Gyms of Dark City. It is the Yas Gym's primary Pokémon.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Scyther owned by Corey was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. When Team Rocket saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for an Alakazam. The Scyther clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.

A Scyther appeared during the Indigo League in The Fourth Round Rumble, under the ownership of Jeanette Fisher. Ash's Bulbasaur battled the Scyther, and despite the type disadvantage, Bulbasaur came out the winner. It reappeared in a flashback in the following episode and in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.

A Scyther has also been used by the Gym Leader of Navel Island, Danny in Navel Maneuvers. It was seen helping Danny's Machoke and Nidoqueen carve Danny's sled and later competed in the sled race alongside Danny's Electrode and Geodude. It reappeared in a flashback in A Way Off Day Off and in another flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.

Bugsy used a Scyther against Ash in Gettin' The Bugs Out. This Scyther was trained to block Fire-type attacks by using Swords Dance as a fan. Ash discovered that this defensive strategy doesn't work if a Fire-type move is used from above, which allowed his Cyndaquil to win in his Gym match.

A Pokémon Hunter had a Scyther and Houndoom which he had used to chase after Celebi in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

A Scyther was under the ownership of a girl in Tag, We're It! and was partnered with a man's Koffing against Dawn's Piplup and Conway's Slowking.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, Scyther was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with Sandslash and Zangoose. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of the Wigglytuff Guild. Team Razor Wind overheard that Team Poképals were assigned with the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a Gabite Scale for an ailing Shinx, and decided to attempt beating Team Poképals to the item. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite defeated them easily. It reappeared alongside its team in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

Minor appearances

A pink Scyther appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in In the Pink.

A Scyther was seen in a dojo in Wired for Battle!.

A Scyther also appeared in Tricks of the Trade.

Casey failed to catch a Scyther in The Bug Stops Here during the Bug-Catching Contest.

A Scyther was one of the sick Pokémon in a Pokémon Center in Carrying On!.

A Scyther belonging to a Trainer appeared at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy in Ariados, Amigos.

A Scyther was one of the Pokémon defeated by Wings Alexander's then Hoothoot as seen in his flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl.

In Extreme Pokémon!, a Trainer with a Scyther was seen practicing and participating in the Extreme Pokémon Race.

A Scyther appeared in the opening of Pokémon Heroes.

A Scyther was one of the Pokémon that fought in a battle as seen in a flashback in Pop Goes The Sneasel.

Scyther was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

A Scyther was also owned by a demolition crew (which was changed into a construction crew due to Ritchie changing the past) in Celebi and Joy.

Luna from Curbing the Crimson Tide had a Scyther that eventually evolved into a Scizor.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP042 Scyther and Electabuzz Ash's Pokédex Scyther and Electabuzz are both rare Pokémon. They are able to distinguish colors and become enraged by the color red. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP097 Scyther Ash's Pokédex Scyther, the Mantis Pokémon. Its claws are sharp as swords, and it is a powerful flyer. This Pokémon is rarely seen by humans and almost never captured. EP097 Swords Dance Ash's Pokédex Swords Dance, Scyther's special attack. Scyther spins furiously to focus its energy and increase its attack power.

In the manga

Scyther in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

In the movie adaptations

A Pokémon hunter owned a Scyther in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Blue's Scyther

In Pokémon Adventures, Scyther is the first Pokémon Blue received. It has since evolved into Scizor. It first appeared in A Tale of Ninetales.

Scyther debuts in Wake Up—You’re Snorlax! owned by a Bug Catcher who partook of the bike race along Route 11.

Bugsy is seen with a Scyther in the Gym Leader faceoff.

A Scyther was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest in The Last Battle XIII.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Like in the games, Bugsy has a Scyther. It was Gold's opponent during his Gym challenge.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Scyther is seen with Red during the curry cooking competition that went on in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?.

Giovanni is seen with three Scyther in Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!. Each of them were sent out to prevent anyone from winning the contest he hosted on TV.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

Red is shown to have caught a Scyther in Clefairy Has Been Abandoned?!.

In the TCG

Main article: Scyther (TCG)

In the TFG

One Scyther figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Scyther

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Snap: A Scyther appears at two points on the Beach level. At the first point, the use of a Pester Ball will chase it out. (This also triggers a special Multiple Pikachu Photo opportunity.) The second point is close to the end of the Beach level.
• Pokémon Stadium 2: Scyther stars in a mini-game alongside Pinsir called "Clear Cut Challenge." Each player chops a falling log for each round of the game. The score for each player is determined by how close the player is to the white line on the log. Cutting anywhere above the log will cause the player to lose points.
• Pokémon Ranger: Garret uses two Scyther to back up his Scizor.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Scyther is one of the members of Team Razor Wind.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one. Blue Yellow Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja. Stadium Moves incredibly quickly and shreds its enemy with its razor-sharp scythes. On rare occasions, it flies with its wings.

Generation II 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. Stadium 2 It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.

Generation III 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 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.

Generation IV Diamond It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's. Pearl 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.

Generation V Black The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects. White Black 2 The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects. White 2

Generation VI 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.

Game locations

Generation I Red Safari Zone Rocket Game Corner Blue Trade Blue (Japan) Safari Zone Yellow Safari Zone Rocket Game Corner

Generation II Gold Silver National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa Crystal National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed Safari Zone Rocket Game Corner LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Route 229 Pearl Trade Platinum Routes 210 and 215 HeartGold SoulSilver National Park (Bug-Catching Contest) Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer, Event Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Route 21

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Beach
Pokémon Pinball	Celadon City Safari Zone
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 7 Secret Storage 14 Endless Level 15 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Sinister Woods (8F-11F) Pitfall Valley (13F-18F) Joyous Tower (15F-19F) Remains Island (B13-B19)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) Midnight Forest (B1-21)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle Altru Building
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Rand's House
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: World Axle - B1F
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond	Arbor Area
Pokémon Conquest	Chrysalia Avia

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! SonicBoom Scyther	English	United States	5	February 28 to March 6, 2003
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Scyther	Japanese	Japan	10	January 14 to 29, 2006
	Trade for Evolution! Scyther	Japanese	Japan	30	October 10 to November 28, 2010
	Christmas Scyther	All	Japan	25	December 21 to 26, 2013
	Happy New Year Scyther	All	South Korea	25	February 8 to 22, 2014

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Events*		Metal Coat (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 4/5 ★★★★☆	Total 15/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100100% 30 ??? ? ? 00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 ??? ? ? 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 ??? ? ? 055 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 ??? ? ? 099 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 ??? ? ? 1313 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40 ??? ? ? 1717 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 ??? ? ? 2121 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 ??? ? ? 2525 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 ??? ? ? 2929 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 ??? ? ? 3333 Razor Wind Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 ??? ? ? 3737 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 ??? ? ? 4141 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 ??? ? ? 4545 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 ??? ? ? 4949 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10 ??? ? ? 5050 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 ??? ? ? 5757 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 ??? ? ? 6161 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 ??? ? ?

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scyther Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scyther Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM76 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scyther Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scyther Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Baton Pass Normal Status — —% 40 Bug Buzz Bug Special 90 100% 10 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Defog‡ Flying Status — —% 15 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 Razor Wind Normal Special 80 100% 10 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 Silver Wind Bug Special 60 100% 5 Steel Wing‡ Steel Physical 70 90% 25

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Scyther in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Scyther in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scyther Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scyther Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cool 0   0   X Y OR AS Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 Cool 0   0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Scyther can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Scyther cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scyther Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scyther Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 123.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 10% Friend Area: Overgrown Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP My scythes are honed to ultimate sharpness! 26%-50% HP Careful now. See, my HP's down to half. 1%-25% HP I'm on the brink... My scythes have grown dull... Level up I leveled! My scythes grew sharper, too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled! My scythes grew sharper, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Bug  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 78 Max. exp.: 105 Browser entry   Scyther slashes while hopping about. Its scythes can destroy a Metal Fence.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Bug  Poké Assist: ( Bug ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry   It attacks by slashing with both arms while jumping around.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Bug  ( Bug ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It leaps around quickly while it attacks with cutting slashes.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Scyther investigates the Meadow Zone looking for tough Pokémon! His specialty is Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He says he likes battles and wants to go to the Crag Area. He means it, but he also likes the laid-back atmosphere in the Arbor Area.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Fury Cutter Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Swarm Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Parry Speed: ★★★★ Ability 3: Vanguard Evolves into Scizor after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment, while its own Warrior is equipped with a Metal Coat Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kamanosuke, Munenori, and Shigezane

Evolution

Unevolved Scyther  Bug  Flying

Trade holding Metal Coat →

First Evolution Scizor  Bug  Steel

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Scyther images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Scyther's prototype name was "Stryke". This is a corruption of the word "strike", which is also its romanized Japanese name.
• Despite having different base stats, Scyther and its evolution, Scizor, both have a base stat total of 500. This makes Scyther the only pre-evolutionary form that has the same base stat total as its evolution.
• Scyther has the highest base stat total of all Pokémon that have not evolved but can still evolve, with 500.
• Scyther can be seen as a parallel to Pinsir. Both of them are Bug-type Generation I Pokémon. Scyther is exclusive to Pokémon Red, FireRed and Diamond, while Pinsir is exclusive to Pokémon Blue, LeafGreen and Pearl.

Origin

Scyther draws much inspiration from a praying mantis and grasshoppers. However, its face is more reptilian, with similarities to dinosaurs and dragons.

Name origin

Scyther is a combination of scythe and the suffix -er, in reference to its sharp blades.

Strike is literally strike.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ストライク Strike From strike French Insécateur From insecte and sécateur Spanish Scyther Same as English name German Sichlor From Sichel Italian Scyther Same as English name Korean 스라크 Seurakeu Corruption and shortening of strike Mandarin Chinese 飛天螳螂 / 飞天螳螂 Fēitiāntángláng Means "Flying mantis" Cantonese Chinese 飛天螳螂 Fēitīntòhnglòhng Means "Flying mantis"

More languages

Related articles

• Tracey's Scyther

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes

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