For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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Scyther
Mantis Pokémon |
ストライク
Strike |
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#123 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Swarm or Technician |
Steadfast
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Scyther (Japanese: ストライク Strike) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Scizor when traded holding a Metal Coat.
Biology
Scyther is a bipedal, insectoid Pokémon. It is primarily green with thin, cream-colored sections between its head, thorax, and abdomen. The abdomen of a female will be slightly larger than that of a male. It has narrow eyes and three points on the back of its somewhat reptilian head. Its forearms consist of large, white scythes, which it uses for hunting as well as fighting. On its thighs are spikes of fur, and it has three clawed toes on its large feet. Two pairs of cream-colored wings extend from its back. While these wings do allow Scyther to fly, it rarely does so.
Scyther is an adept hunter that tears at its prey with its scythes. Its green coloration gives in excellent camouflage in the grass, and its quick movement is too fast to follow and increases the effectiveness of its scythes. Its movements are said to be similar to a ninja. By cutting through hard objects, it keeps its arms sharp. It can also sharpen its scythes through battling as well. It can cut down a massive tree with just a single slice. The anime has shown that wild Scyther form swarms. A new leader is elected when the current leader is defeated in a fight against a challenger; the former leader then leaves the swarm and goes into exile as a result. It has also been shown that Scyther becomes aggressive when faced with the color red. Although it is rare, Scyther can be found in grasslands or forested areas where it cut down many trees.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Tracey's Scyther
In Tracey Gets Bugged, Tracey caught an elderly Scyther after it resolved its conflict with a horde of Scyther it once led. Even in its old age, it is very aggressive, but for the same reasons, 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
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Goh's Scyther
Goh caught a Scyther in JNM03, just like he does in the anime.
Pokémon Adventures
Red, Green & Blue chapter
- Main article: Blue's Scyther
Scyther debuts in Wake Up—You're Snorlax!, under the ownership of a Bug Catcher who partook of the bike race along Route 11.
A Scyther is the first Pokémon Blue received. He has since evolved into Scizor. He first appeared in A Tale of Ninetales.
Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter
- Main article: Bugsy's Scyther
Bugsy is seen with a Scyther in the Gym Leader face-off 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.
Emerald chapter
A Scyther appeared in a fantasy in Moving Past Milotic.
X & Y chapter
A Scyther was the sparring partner of X's Pinsir, Rute, in Scizor Defends. It is found unconscious by X. Blue indicates that it had its life-force completely drained through mysterious circumstances, but notes that it will eventually recuperate from its condition.
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 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.
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 |
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Kanto
#123 |
Red |
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can compose 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. |
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Generation II |
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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. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
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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 compose the illusion that there is more than one. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
Pt: #195 |
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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. |
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Generation V |
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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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #136 |
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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 |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #275 |
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Alola
USUM: #365 |
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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 |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #118 |
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. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Safari Zone
Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner) |
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Blue |
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Blue (Japan) |
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Yellow |
Safari Zone
Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner) |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
Silver |
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa |
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Crystal |
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
Safari Zone
Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner) |
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LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Poni Plains, Poké Pelago* |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
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Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Training Lowlands
Training Lowlands (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
Generation I |
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Snap |
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Pinball |
Red Field: Safari Zone
Blue Field: Celadon City |
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 7, Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 15, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Sinister Woods (8F-11F), Pitfall Valley (13F-18F), Joyous Tower (15F-19F), Remains Island (B13-B19) |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Midnight Forest (B1F-21F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) |
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MD Sky |
Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Midnight Forest (B1F-21F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
Almia Castle, Altru Building |
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Rumble |
Silent Forest (Normal Mode A & S, Advanced Mode B & A) |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 1 |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (Center Boss, Back) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Charizard Sea2019, Pinsir Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
Pokémon Egg (Scottie/Bettie's) |
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In events
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
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
110
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103 - 178 |
202 - 350 |
Defense:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Sp. Atk:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Sp. Def:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Speed:
105
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99 - 172 |
193 - 339 |
Total:
500
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- 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×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Quick Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
4 |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
8 |
False Swipe |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
40 |
12 |
Wing Attack |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
35 |
16 |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
20 |
Double Hit |
Normal |
Physical |
35 |
90% |
10 |
24 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
28 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
32 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
36 |
Air Slash |
Flying |
Special |
75 |
95% |
15 |
40 |
X-Scissor |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
44 |
Laser Focus |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
48 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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- 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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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM30 |
Steel Wing |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
90% |
25 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM69 |
Psycho Cut |
Psychic |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM73 |
Cross Poison |
Poison |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM78 |
Acrobatics |
Flying |
Physical |
55 |
100% |
15 |
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TM94 |
False Swipe |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
40 |
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TM95 |
Air Slash |
Flying |
Special |
75 |
95% |
15 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TR00 |
Swords Dance |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR21 |
Reversal |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR29 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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TR60 |
X-Scissor |
Bug |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR61 |
Bug Buzz |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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- 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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By breeding
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Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Defog |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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Feint |
Normal |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
10 |
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Night Slash |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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Quick Guard |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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- 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
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By tutoring
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Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Dual Wingbeat |
Flying |
Physical |
40 |
90% |
10 |
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
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—% |
10 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bug Bite |
Bug |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
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100% |
20 |
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Confide |
Normal |
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—% |
20 |
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II |
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IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
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—% |
10 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
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—% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
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Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
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—% |
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IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Morning Sun |
Normal |
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—% |
5 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
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100% |
15 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Ominous Wind × |
Ghost |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pursuit × |
Dark |
Physical |
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100% |
20 |
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VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
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Razor Wind × |
Normal |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
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100% |
20 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Roost |
Flying |
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—% |
10 |
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IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Silver Wind × |
Bug |
Special |
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100% |
5 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Skull Bash |
Normal |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
10 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Struggle Bug |
Bug |
Special |
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100% |
20 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Tailwind |
Flying |
Status |
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—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Vacuum Wave |
Fighting |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
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- 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 Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
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Bounce |
Rocket's Scyther ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 102) |
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Acquisition: Catch |
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Common |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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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! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: 8.2% |
IQ group: D |
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Pokémon Ranger
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Loops: 3 |
Min. exp.: 78 |
Max. exp.: 105 |
Browser entry R-043 |
Scyther slashes while hopping about. Its scythes can destroy a Metal Fence. |
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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Field move: |
(Cut ×3) |
Browser entry R-216 |
It attacks by slashing with both arms while jumping around. |
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Cut ×2) |
Not available in the past. |
Browser entry R-222 |
It leaps around quickly while it attacks with cutting slashes. |
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Pokémon Rumble
Attack |
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Defense |
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Speed |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
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Defense |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 79 |
Base Defense: 55 |
Base Speed: 70 |
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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PokéPark Pad entry: |
Scyther investigates the Meadow Zone looking for tough Pokémon! His specialty is Bulbasaur's Daring Dash. |
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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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. |
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Pokémon Conquest
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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 |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 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‡ |
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Evolution
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Trade
holding Metal Coat
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First evolution |
Scizor
Bug Steel |
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- Scyther cannot evolve into Scizor in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before player obtaining National Pokédex as its evolution will be interrupted.
Sprites
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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 form both have a base stat total of 500. This makes Scyther the only pre-evolved form to have the same base stat total as its evolved form.
- 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!.
Origin
Scyther seems to be based on the Japanese giant mantis with arms shaped like scythes. It also possesses some reptilian characteristics (e.g. 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.
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 and shortening of strike |
Cantonese Chinese |
飛天螳螂 Fēitīntòhnglòhng |
Means "Flying mantis" |
Mandarin Chinese |
飛天螳螂 / 飞天螳螂 Fēitiāntángláng |
Means "Flying mantis" |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
साइथेर Scyther |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Скайтер Skayter |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
สไตรค์ Satrai |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Tracey's Scyther
- Blue's Scyther
- Bugsy's Scyther
- Goh's Scyther
External links
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