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
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Bug Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Mantis Pokémon
Abilities Swarm or Technician Technician Blue-Striped ----- Steadfast Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #123 Johto #111 Hoenn #281 Sinnoh #195 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-043 Almia R-216 Oblivia R-222
Height 4'11" Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4'11"/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 123.5 lbs. Imperial 56.0 kg Metric 123.5 lbs./56.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 187 Battle Exp.: 1871*
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

Physiology

Scyther resembles a primarily green, human-sized praying mantis with accents of cream coloration. It has large, blade-like forearms and a pair of cream-colored wings. Its head is reptilian rather than insect in shape, with three small points, and its feet possess three claws.

Gender differences

The female of the species have larger abdomens.

Special abilities

Scyther's blade-like forearms have the power to slice through logs with a single blow. Scyther is also gifted with tremendous speed and is a strong flyer. It is said it could use its scythes like a ninja.

Unlike most unevolved Pokémon, Scyther can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. This is likely because it is already a large Pokémon, and was at one time the final (and only) stage in its evolutionary line.

Behavior

Scyther are very intelligent, but tend to be quiet and reclusive in the wild. They tend to act like lions, and if a challenger Scyther wins a battle against the leader of the Scyther swarm, the original Scyther leader will part away, and the challenger will take place as the new leader. When confronted by a Trainer, they will react very aggressively to defend themselves, but when trained, Scyther can be among the most loyal Pokémon on any trainer's team and hate to give-up.

In Showdown at Dark City, it was revealed that Scyther and Electabuzz despise the color red, however, other Scyther seen in the anime have not been as aggressive when confronted by the color, such as Tracey's Scyther.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Scyther are often rare Pokémon that prefer an open grassland so they can live with other packs of Scyther. However, they have been known to take residence in secluded forests. Although rare, they are usually imported to live in Safari Zones & similar reserves, though populations have been recorded in Sinnoh & the Battle Zone.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:ScytherPika.png

Tracey's elderly Scyther with Pikachu

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. It was one of the Pokémon used during the feuds between the Kas and Yas Gyms of Dark Town. It is the Yas Gym's primary Pokémon.

A Scyther has also been used by the Gym Leader of Navel Island, Danny. 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.

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.

Minor appearances

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.

A Scyther also appeared in Tricks of the Trade.

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

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

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

Scyther appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness as a member of Team Razor Wind.

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.

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

In Pokémon Adventures, Scyther is the first Pokémon Blue received. It has since evolved into Scizor.

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

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} 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 りょうての　するどい　カマは　かたいものを　きればきるほど　さらに　きれあじを　ましていく。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Unlimited Rocket Game Corner and Safari Zone (Red only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Unlimited Rocket Game Corner and Safari Zone
Generation II Gold Silver Rare National Park (Bug-Catching Contest) Crystal Rare National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Unlimited Celadon Game Corner and Safari Zone (FireRed only) Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Route 229 (Diamond only) Platinum Rare Route 210, Route 215 HeartGold SoulSilver Rare National Park (Bug-Catching Contest) Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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

Held items

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

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  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 02020 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 5353 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 20 5757 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 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 V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	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
	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	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM76	Insect Opposition	Bug	Special	03030	100}}100%	20
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	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
	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 V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black 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

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
Dream World	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
A superscript level indicates that Scyther can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 40+	Purified moves
Shadow Mist	File:Box xd 123.png	Morning Sun	Normal
Shadow Rush		Razor Wind	Normal
--		Silver Wind	Bug
--		Slash	Normal

TCG-only moves

• Bounce

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 N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A 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: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Scyther  Bug  Flying

Trade holding Metal Coat →

First Evolution Scizor  Bug  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Scyther's prototype name was "Stryke," a corruption of the word "strike."
• Despite having different base stats, Scyther and its evolution, Scizor, have the same base stat total: 500. This makes it the only pre-evolutionary form that has the same base stat total as its evolution.
• According to the anime episode Showdown in Dark City, Scyther hates the color red, the main color of its evolved form.
• Scyther's National Dex number is the whole number portion of its weight in pounds. It is one of only two Pokémon with this distinction; the other is Slowpoke.
• Before Generation II, Scyther could not learn any Template:Type2 moves by level up.
• In Scyther's Emerald Shiny sprite, its wings are shown to be partially red; this was most likely a coloring error. Shiny Totodile and Slowbro's Emerald front sprites had similar coloring errors.

Origin

Scyther draws much inspiration from a praying mantis. However, its face is more similar to dinosaurs, dragons, or various reptiles.

Name origin

Scyther's name is a reference to the scythe-like blades on its forearms. Its Japanese name may just be a reference to its deadly bladed strikes.

In other languages

• German: Sichlor - From Sichel (sickle).
• French: Insecateur - From insecte (insect) and sécateur (shears or clippers).
• Korean: 스라크 Seurakeu
• Chinese (Taiwan): 飛天螳螂 Fēi Tiān Táng Láng - Literally "flying mantis"

Related articles

• Tracey's Scyther

External links

• Fury Cutter, the fanlisting for Scyther

Notes

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