Scyther (Pokémon)

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

Scyther Mantis Pokémon 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 25 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 introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into either Scizor when traded while holding a Metal Coat, and in Legends: Arceus, when exposed to a Metal Coat, or Kleavor when exposed to a Black Augurite.

Biology

Scyther is a bipedal, insectoid Pokémon. Its body is primarily green and has a thin, cream-colored section between its head, thorax, and abdomen. Female Scyther have larger abdomens than male Scyther. Its reptilian head has two narrow, triangular eyes and three blunt horns extending from its forehead. Its arms end in large, white scythes, which it uses for both hunting and fighting. Two pairs of cream-colored wings extend from its back. While these wings do allow Scyther to fly, it rarely does so. Scyther's thighs have large, upward-pointing spikes. Its feet are tall and almost extends its thighs, rounded, and conical; each foot ends in three small, white claws on its front side.

Scyther is an adept hunter that tears at its prey with its scythes. Thanks to its green coloration, it can camouflage itself well in the grasslands and forests where it lives. Humans rarely encounter wild Scyther in these areas, however. Said to be like a ninja, Scyther can move so quickly that it cannot be followed, increasing the effectiveness of its scythes. It maintains the sharpness of its blades through battle as well as by cutting through hard objects, such as trees; it can cut down a massive tree with just a single slice. The anime has shown that wild Scyther form swarms with a single leader chosen through combat. When a challenger successfully defeats a current leader and replaced it, the defeated leader is exiled from the swarm. It has also been shown that Scyther becomes aggressive when faced with the color red. When exposed to an Black Augurite, Scyther can evolve into Kleavor.

In the anime

Main series

Scyther in the anime

Major appearances

Tracey's Scyther

In Tracey Gets Bugged, Tracey caught an elderly Scyther after it resolved its conflict with the horde of Scyther it once led. Even in its old age, it is very aggressive, and as such, Tracey tries not to use it.

Bugsy's Scyther

In Gettin' The Bugs Out, Bugsy used a Scyther during his Gym battle against Ash. 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.

Goh's Scyther

In Working My Way Back to Mew!, Goh caught a Scyther. In Searching for Chivalry!, it evolved into a Scizor.

Other

In Showdown at Dark City, Yas's Scyther is the primary Pokémon of the Yas Gym. It was used during the feuds between the Kas and Yas Gyms of Dark City.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Corey's Scyther was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. In the original movie, when Team Rocket saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for an Alakazam. The Scyther clone reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.

In The Fourth Round Rumble, Jeanette Fisher used a Scyther during her battle against Ash during the Indigo Plateau Conference. It went up against Bulbasaur and was defeated despite the type disadvantage. It reappeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.

In Navel Maneuvers, Danny's Scyther helped his Machoke and Nidoqueen carve a sled during his second challenge against Ash. It later competed in the sled race alongside Danny's Electrode and Geodude. It reappeared in flashbacks in A Way Off Day Off and Hello, Pummelo!.

In Tracey Gets Bugged, multiple Scyther were living on Murcott Island, including Tracey's.

In the beginning of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, a Pokémon poacher used a Scyther and a Houndoom to chase a Celebi.

In Tag, We're It!, a girl's Scyther was partnered with Giant's Koffing. They went up against Dawn's Piplup and Conway's Slowking during the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, a Scyther was part of Team Razor Wind, along with a Sandslash and Zangoose. The trio of clawed Pokémon were blasted out of the Wigglytuff Guild. They overheard that Team Poképals were assigned the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a Gabite Scale for an ailing Shinx, and decided to attempt beating them 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.

In Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!, a Scyther umpired the Pokémon Base game that Ash and his classmates took part in at the Pokémon School.

Minor appearances

In a flashback in Bad To The Bone, Koga was revealed to have a Scyther that was defeated by Otoshi and his Marowak during a Gym battle, which allowed Otoshi to attain the Soul Badge.

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

In Wired for Battle!, a Scyther was seen in Muramasa's dojo.

In Tricks of the Trade, a Scyther was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

In The Bug Stops Here, multiple Scyther were available in the Bug-Catching Contest. Casey tried to catch one, but failed.

In Carrying On!, a sick Scyther was in Way Away Island's Pokémon Center.

In Ariados, Amigos, a Trainer's Scyther was at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy.

Multiple Scyther appeared in Mewtwo Returns.

A Scyther appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

In a flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl, a Scyther was defeated by Wings Alexander's then-Hoothoot.

A Scyther appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in the Extreme Pokémon Race.

A Scyther appeared in a flashback in Pop Goes The Sneasel.

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Scyther to the underage students for use in lessons.

In Celebi and Joy!, a demolition crew employed a Scyther. After the demolition crew became a construction crew in the new timeline, its status was left unknown.

In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Scyther competed in the Ever Grande Conference.

In Reversing the Charges, a Scyther was defeated by an overcharged Elekid and was then found by Team Rocket.

In Curbing the Crimson Tide, Luna's Scyther, which eventually evolved into a Scizor, was seen in flashbacks.

In Mounting a Coordinator Assault!, a Coordinator's Scyther competed in the Performance Stage of the Jubilife Contest.

In Tag! We're It...!, a Trainer's Scyther participated in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.

A Scyther appeared in I Choose You!.

In The Long Vault Home!, a Scyther called a "strike" on Kiawe when he failed to catch a Stakataka at the Pokémon School.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Scyther was at Old Shore Wharf.

In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a Scyther was part of Kricketina Kylie's Bug-type Pokémon collection, as shown in her Rotom Phone.

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.

Episode Subject 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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN006 Scyther Goh's Rotom Phone Scyther, the Mantis Pokémon. A Bug and Flying type. The twin scythes on Scyther's forearms can slice through logs in one stroke.

Pokémon Origins

Scyther in Pokémon Origins

In File 4: Charizard, Red used a Scyther in the Pokémon League. It went up against Bruno's Onix and Blue's Alakazam.

In the manga

Scyther in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Scyther in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

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

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Blue's Scyther

Main article: Bugsy's Scyther

Scyther debuted in Wake Up—You're Snorlax!, under the ownership of a Bug Catcher who took part in the bike race along Route 11.

A Scyther is the first Pokémon Blue received. He first appeared in A Tale of Ninetales. He later evolved into Scizor.

Bugsy used his Scyther in the Gym Leader tournament in Silly Scyther.

A Scyther appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Scyther appeared in a fantasy in PSs1.

A Scyther appeared in a fantasy in Moving Past Milotic.

A Scyther was the sparring partner of X's Pinsir, Rute, appearing in PS583. It had been drained of its life-force due to Team Flare's use of the ultimate weapon.

Pokémon anime novelization series

Jet's Scyther appeared in Race to Danger.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Main article: Bugsy's Scyther

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

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Scyther appeared in The Terrible Twins, Rin & Ran, under the ownership of Ran.

A Scyther appeared in Pokémon Cooking Contest!, under the ownership of Yuki.

A Scyther appeared in GDZ65.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main article: Goh's Scyther

Goh caught a Scyther in Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!, just like he does in the anime.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Scyther appeared in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.

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

Main article: Bugsy's Scyther

Bugsy has a Scyther, which first appeared in The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

Garret of the Go-Rock Quads owns a Scyther, which first appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

Red is revealed 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. The same Scyther returns at Super Mystery Dungeon.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #123 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 Johto #110 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 Hoenn #— Kanto #123 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 Sinnoh Pt: #195 Johto #111 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 Unova #— 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 Kalos Mountain #136 Hoenn #— 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

Generation VII Alola SM: #275 Alola USUM: #365 Kanto #123 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

Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #118 Sinnoh #— Hisui #072 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. Brilliant Diamond It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's. Shining Pearl 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.

Game locations

Generation I Red Safari Zone Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner) Blue Trade Blue (Japan) Safari Zone Yellow Safari Zone Celadon City (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 Celadon City (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)TuThSa 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 Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Poni Plains, Poké Pelago* Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Poni Plains Let's Go Pikachu Routes 14 and 15 Let's Go Eevee Trade

Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Training Lowlands Training Lowlands (Wanderer) Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Route 229 Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern Shining Pearl Trade Legends: Arceus Grandtree Arena, Primeval Grotto Space-time distortions - Alabaster Icelands

In side games

Generation I Snap Beach Pinball Red Field: Safari Zone Blue Field: Celadon City

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 7, Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 15, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Sinister Woods (8F-11F), Pitfall Valley (13F-18F), Joyous Tower (15F-19F), Remains Island (B13-B19) Ranger Lyra Forest

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Midnight Forest (B1F-21F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) MD Sky Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Midnight Forest (B1F-21F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) Ranger: SoA Almia Castle, Altru Building Rumble Silent Forest (Normal Mode A & S, Advanced Mode B & A) PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone Ranger: GS Rand's House

Generation V Rumble Blast Forest: World Axle - B1F PokéPark 2 Arbor Area Conquest Chrysalia, Avia Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land

Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 1 Shuffle Silbern Museum: Stage 94 Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (Center Boss, Back)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea2019, Pinsir Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal Masters EX Pokémon Egg (Scottie/Bettie's)

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	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
BW	Trade for Evolution! Scyther	Japanese	Japan	30	October 10 to November 28, 2010
XY	Christmas Scyther	All	Japan	25	December 21 to 26, 2013
XY	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

Scyther is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

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Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 044 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 088 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40 1212 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 1616 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 2020 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10 2424 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 2828 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 3232 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3636 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 4040 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4444 Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 4848 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20

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

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By TM/TR

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TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM30 TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM73 TM73 Cross Poison Poison Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM78 TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR61 TR61 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 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 TM moves from other generations

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TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM47 TM47 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM51 TM51 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM62 TM62 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM97 TM97 Defog Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15

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

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Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Defog Flying Status — —% 15 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Scyther in Generation VIII 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

BDSP

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Baton Pass Normal Status — —% 40 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Quick Guard^ Fighting Status — —% 15 Reversal^ Fighting Physical — 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Scyther in Generation VIII 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

SwShBDSP

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP  Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  LA Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 75 45 —% —% 20 LA Calm Mind Psychic Status — — — —% —% 10 LA False Swipe Normal Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 30 LA Focus Energy Normal Status — — — —% —% 20 LA Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 150 100 90% 95% 5 LA Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 150 100 90% 95% 5 LA Ominous Wind Ghost Special 60 75 45 100% 100% 15 LA Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 70 85 55 100% 100% 15 LA Rest Psychic Status — — — —% —% 10 LA Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 LA Swift Normal Special 60 75 45 —% —% 20 LA X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100 60 100% 100% 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

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

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Morning Sun Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Ominous Wind × Ghost Special 06060 100}}100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Razor Wind × Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Roost Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Silver Wind × Bug Special 06060 100}}100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Bounce	Rocket's Scyther ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 102)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
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 R-043 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 R-216 It attacks by slashing with both arms while jumping around.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Bug Field move: (present) (Cut ×2) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-222 It leaps around quickly while it attacks with cutting slashes.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 70
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 Ability 2: Parry Ability 3: Vanguard Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★★★ 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
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 70 - 140 20 #138 Swarm Increases damage when things are looking desperate. Swappable Skill(s): L-Boost
Pokémon GO Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 218 Base Defense: 170 Egg Distance: 5 km* Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 50 + 1 Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter, Air Slash*, Steel Wing† Charged Attacks: Night Slash, X-Scissor, Aerial Ace*, Bug Buzz†, Frustration, Return

Evolution

Unevolved Scyther  Bug  Flying	+ Trade holding Metal Coat →	First Evolution Scizor  Bug  Steel
	Black Augurite →	First Evolution Kleavor  Bug  Rock

• Scyther cannot evolve into Scizor in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex as its evolution will be interrupted.

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

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield Male Shiny Male Female Shiny Female

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 evolved forms all have a base stat total of 500. This makes Scyther the only pre-evolved Pokémon to have the same base stat total as its evolved forms.
• Scyther can be seen as a parallel to Pinsir. Both of them are Bug-type Generation I Pokémon, with base stat totals of 500 and originally no evolution family. Scyther is exclusive to Pokémon Red, FireRed, Diamond, and Let's Go, Pikachu!, while Pinsir is exclusive to Pokémon Blue, LeafGreen, Pearl, and Let's Go, Eevee!.
• In Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Scyther can learn Vacuum Wave by leveling up, but not via Move Tutor.
• Scyther is the only Pokémon with a split evolution who had both of its evolutions introduced after its debut.

Origin

As indicated by its category, Scyther seems to be based on a mantis — most closely resembling the European mantis and the Chinese mantis — with arms shaped like scythes. It also possesses some reptilian characteristics (e.g. head, teeth, claws, bipedal stance) that give it similarities to dromaeosaurid dinosaurs. As indicated in its Pokédex entries, it may also be based on a ninja. There are similarities to the kamikiri, a haircutting yokai with sharp claws and teeth that may look like an insect.

Name origin

Scyther may be a combination of scythe and the suffix -er (something that does an action).

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 Srak Corruption of strike Mandarin Chinese 飛天螳螂 / 飞天螳螂 Fēitiāntángláng From 飛天 / 飞天 fēitiān and 螳螂 tángláng Cantonese Chinese 飛天螳螂 Fēitīntòhnglòhng From 飛天 fēitīn and 螳螂 tòhnglòhng

More languages Hindi साइथेर Scyther Transcription of English name Russian Скайтер Skayter Transcription of English name Thai สไตรค์ Satrai Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Tracey's Scyther
• Blue's Scyther
• Bugsy's Scyther
• Goh's Scyther

External links

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