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Scyther

Mantis Pokémon

Scyther, the Mantis Pokémon. Able to evolve into Scizor or Kleavor. A Bug and Flying type. It was introduced in Generation 1.

Height 1.5 m 4′ 11″

Weight 56 kg 123.5 lbs

Growth RateMedium Fast1,000,000 Points

Gender 50% male50% female

Egg Groups Bug

Egg Cycles 256,400 steps

Abilities

Swarm Technician

EV yield 1 Attack

Catch rate45

Base Friendship50

Base Exp.100

Base stats

HP	70		250	344
Attack	110	202	225	319	350
Defence	80	148	165	259	284
Special Attack	55	103	115	209	229
Special Defence	80	148	165	259	284
Speed	105	193	215	309	339
Total	500	min-	min	max	max+

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon:
Minimum values are based on a hindering (min-) and neutral (min) nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs;
Maximum values are based on a neutral (max) and beneficial (max+) nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs.

Type Sensitiveness

4×: Rock

2×: Electric Ice Flying Fire

0.5×: Bug

0.25×: Fighting Grass

0×: Ground

Evolution chart

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Scyther
Bug Flying

trade holding Metal Coat

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Scizor
Bug Steel

use Black Augurite

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Kleavor
Bug Rock

Moves

Below is a list of all moves that Scyther can learn in latest Pokémon games.

Scarlet & Violet Legends: Arceus Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Level-Up Moves

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	PP	Power	Acc.
L1	Leer	Normal	30	—	100%
L1	Quick Attack	Normal	30	40	100%
L4	Fury Cutter	Bug	20	40	95%
L8	False Swipe	Normal	40	40	100%
L12	Wing Attack	Flying	35	60	100%
L16	Double Team	Normal	15	—	—
L20	Double Hit	Normal	10	35	90%
L24	Slash	Normal	20	70	100%
L28	Focus Energy	Normal	30	—	—
L32	Agility	Psychic	30	—	—
L36	Air Slash	Flying	15	75	95%
L40	X-Scissor	Bug	15	80	100%
L44	Swords Dance	Normal	20	—	—

Egg Moves

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

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

Moves by Machine/Record

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	PP	Power	Acc.
TM01	Take Down	Normal	20	90	85%
TM04	Agility	Psychic	30	—	—
TM06	Scary Face	Normal	10	—	100%
TM07	Protect	Normal	10	—	—
TM14	Acrobatics	Flying	15	55	100%
TM15	Struggle Bug	Bug	20	50	100%
TM18	Thief	Dark	25	60	100%
TM20	Trailblaze	Grass	20	50	100%
TM21	Pounce	Bug	20	50	100%
TM25	Facade	Normal	20	70	100%
TM27	Aerial Ace	Flying	20	60	—
TM32	Swift	Normal	20	60	—
TM40	Air Cutter	Flying	25	60	95%
TM47	Endure	Normal	10	—	—
TM49	Sunny Day	Fire	5	—	—
TM50	Rain Dance	Water	5	—	—
TM57	False Swipe	Normal	40	40	100%
TM58	Brick Break	Fighting	15	75	100%
TM60	U-turn	Bug	20	70	100%
TM65	Air Slash	Flying	15	75	95%
TM70	Sleep Talk	Normal	10	—	—
TM75	Light Screen	Psychic	30	—	—
TM85	Rest	Psychic	10	—	—
TM88	Swords Dance	Normal	20	—	—
TM103	Substitute	Normal	10	—	—
TM105	X-Scissor	Bug	15	80	100%
TM113	Tailwind	Flying	15	—	—
TM130	Helping Hand	Normal	20	—	—
TM132	Baton Pass	Normal	40	—	—
TM134	Reversal	Fighting	15	—	100%
TM152	Giga Impact	Normal	5	150	90%
TM162	Bug Buzz	Bug	10	90	100%
TM163	Hyper Beam	Normal	5	150	90%
TM167	Close Combat	Fighting	5	120	100%
TM171	Tera Blast	Normal	10	80	100%

Level-Up Moves

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	PP	Power	Acc.
L1	Quick Attack	Normal	30	40	100%
L6	Silver Wind	Bug	5	60	100%
L11	Aerial Ace	Flying	20	60	—
L14	Double Hit	Normal	10	35	90%
L18	Air Slash	Flying	15	75	95%
L25	Swords Dance	Normal	20	—	—
L34	X-Scissor	Bug	15	80	100%
L43	Close Combat	Fighting	5	120	100%

Tutor Moves

Scyther can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors.

Move	Type	PP	Power	Acc.
Aerial Ace	Flying	20	60	—
Calm Mind	Psychic	20	—	—
False Swipe	Normal	40	40	100%
Focus Energy	Normal	30	—	—
Giga Impact	Normal	5	150	90%
Hyper Beam	Normal	5	150	90%
Ominous Wind	Ghost	5	60	100%
Psycho Cut	Psychic	20	70	100%
Rest	Psychic	10	—	—
Rock Smash	Fighting	15	40	100%
Swift	Normal	20	60	—
X-Scissor	Bug	15	80	100%

Level-Up Moves

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	PP	Power	Acc.
L1	Leer	Normal	30	—	100%
L1	Quick Attack	Normal	30	40	100%
L4	Fury Cutter	Bug	20	40	95%
L8	False Swipe	Normal	40	40	100%
L12	Wing Attack	Flying	35	60	100%
L16	Double Team	Normal	15	—	—
L20	Double Hit	Normal	10	35	90%
L24	Slash	Normal	20	70	100%
L28	Focus Energy	Normal	30	—	—
L32	Agility	Psychic	30	—	—
L36	Air Slash	Flying	15	75	95%
L40	X-Scissor	Bug	15	80	100%
L44	Laser Focus	Normal	30	—	—
L48	Swords Dance	Normal	20	—	—

Egg Moves

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Move	Type	PP	Power	Acc.
Baton Pass	Normal	40	—	—
Counter	Fighting	20	—	100%
Feint	Normal	10	30	100%
Night Slash	Dark	15	70	100%
Quick Guard	Fighting	15	—	—
Reversal	Fighting	15	—	100%

Moves by Machine/Record

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines/Records in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	PP	Power	Acc.
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	5	—	—
TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	5	150	90%
TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	30	—	—
TM17	Protect	Normal	10	—	—
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	5	—	—
TM20	Safeguard	Normal	25	—	—
TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	15	75	100%
TM32	Double Team	Normal	15	—	—
TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	20	60	—
TM42	Facade	Normal	20	70	100%
TM44	Rest	Psychic	10	—	—
TM45	Attract	Normal	15	—	100%
TM46	Thief	Dark	25	60	100%
TM47	Steel Wing	Steel	25	70	90%
TM51	Roost	Flying	10	—	—
TM54	False Swipe	Normal	40	40	100%
TM58	Endure	Normal	10	—	—
TM62	Bug Buzz	Bug	10	90	100%
TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	5	150	90%
TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	20	—	—
TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	15	80	100%
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	10	—	—
TM87	Swagger	Normal	15	—	85%
TM89	U-turn	Bug	20	70	100%
TM90	Substitute	Normal	10	—	—
TM93	Cut	Normal	30	50	95%
TM97	Defog	Flying	15	—	—
TM98	Rock Smash	Fighting	15	40	100%