Scyther (Pokémon)

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Scyther ストライク Strike #123
Artwork from FR/LG
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 -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #123 Johto #110 Hoenn #281 Sinnoh #195 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
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 green, human-sized praying mantis. Its feet have three toes each. Scyther has large, blade-like forearms. It has a pair of cream-colored wings. Its head resembles the head of a reptile as opposed to an insect's head.

Gender differences

A female has a bigger abdomen.

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 can fly on very rare occasions. 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

Scythers tend to act like lions, and if a challenger Scyther wins the the leader of the Scyther swarm, the original Scyther leader will part away, and the new challenger will take place as the new leader.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Scyther are often rare Pokémon, appearing only in secluded forests. Some have been imported to Kanto to live in its Safari Zone.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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.

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 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.

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Tracey's elderly Scyther with Pikachu

Tracey captured an elderly Scyther in Tracey Gets Bugged.

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

A Scyther was under the ownership of a girl in the 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.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Scyther is the first Pokémon Green 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 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 2: 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 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.
Generation IV 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 {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} 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 Celadon Game Corner and Safari Zone (Red only) Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Safari Zone
Generation II Gold Silver Rare National Park (during Bug Catching Contest) Crystal Rare National Park (during 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 215 HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade 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 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

Held items

Game	Items
Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Bitter Berry (trade from Generation I)

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.

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

Template:Learnset introMoves in Italics aren't STAB for Scyther, but are for some/all evolutions.

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

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

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."
• Of the first generation Bug Pokémon, Scyther ties with Venomoth for highest HP, ties with Butterfree, Beedrill and Parasect for highest Special Defense and has the highest Speed.
• Despite having different base stats, Scyther and its evolution, Scizor, have the same base stat total: 500.
• Scyther, according to the anime episode Showdown in Dark City, hates the color red, while its evolved form is completely red.

Origin

It 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 or scythe).
• French: Insecateur - From insecte (insect) and secateur (shears or clippers).
• Korean: 스라크 Seurakeu

Related articles

• Tracey's Scyther

External links

• Fury Cutter, the fanlisting for Scyther

Notes

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