Scyther Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Scyther Pokemon Guide

Scyther is a Bug and Flying-type Pokemon covered in this full Pokemon guide.

Normal Form

Scyther

Shiny Form

Shiny Scyther

Scyther Description

Scyther evolves into Scizor by trade with a Metal Coat in many games and into Kleavor with Black Augurite in supported games.

Scyther Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Scyther, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Scyther

National Dex

#0123

Type

Bug / Flying

Species

Mantis Pokemon

Height

4’11” / 1.5 m

Weight

123.5 lbs / 56.0 kg

Abilities

Swarm, Technician, Steadfast

Scyther Stats

Scyther has stats that support its usual role across Pokemon games.

Scyther Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Scyther uses a mix of STAB attacks, coverage and utility moves across Pokemon games.

X-Scissor

Reliable Bug-type physical damage.

Bug Bite

Bug-type damage that can interact with Berries.

Wing Attack

Classic Flying-type damage.

Aerial Ace

Flying-type damage that does not miss in many games.

Dual Wingbeat

A two-hit Flying-type attack.

Swords Dance

Boosts Attack.

Quick Attack

Priority damage.

Night Slash

Dark coverage with a high critical-hit chance.

Scyther All Moves

Scyther can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Scyther’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
4	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95
8	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
12	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
16	Double Team	Normal	Status	–	–
20	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90
24	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
28	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	–	–
32	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
36	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
40	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
44	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Agility	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Air Cutter	Flying	Special	60	95
TM	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
TM	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
TM	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
TM	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100
TM	Dual Wingbeat	Flying	Physical	40	90
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Lunge	Bug	Physical	80	100
TM	Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Skitter Smack	Bug	Physical	70	90
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Tailwind	Flying	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
TM	U Turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
TM	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100
TM	X Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Counter	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Defog	Flying	Status	–	–
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	–	–

Scyther Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Scyther is a Bug / Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Fighting, Bug and Grass-type moves plus a Ground immunity, but leaves it weak to Flying, Rock, Fire, Electric and Ice-type attacks.

Type

Bug, Flying

Weaknesses

Flying, Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice

Resistances

Fighting, Bug, Grass

Immunity

Ground

Scyther Abilities

Scyther has abilities that support its main role across Pokemon games.

Scyther Evolution

Scyther evolves into Scizor by trade with a Metal Coat in many games and into Kleavor with Black Augurite in supported games.

Base Pokemon

Scyther

Starting form

Evolution

Scizor

Evolves by trade with a Metal Coat

Alternate Evolution

Kleavor

Evolves with Black Augurite in supported games

Where to Find Scyther in Pokemon Games

Scyther availability changes by game. Check the table below for general encounter and evolution guidance.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Scyther
Pokemon Red	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Blue	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Yellow	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Scyther
Pokemon Gold	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Silver	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Crystal	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Scyther
Pokemon Ruby	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Sapphire	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Emerald	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon FireRed	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Scyther
Pokemon Diamond	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Pearl	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Platinum	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon HeartGold	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Scyther
Pokemon Black	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon White	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Black 2	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon White 2	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Scyther
Pokemon X	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Y	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Scyther
Pokemon Sun	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Moon	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Scyther
Pokemon Sword	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Shield	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Scyther
Pokemon Scarlet	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Violet	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Scyther
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Catch, evolve or transfer Scyther depending on the game. Location data may vary by version.

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