Scyther: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk110117–178202–350

Def8090–145148–284

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe105112–172193–339

Total500Higher than 70% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

BugFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Rock

2×

ElectricFireFlyingIce

Resists

½×

Bug

¼×

FightingGrass

Immune to

0×

Ground

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 105); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112

Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Scyther outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Scyther against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		Scyther · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
157		Scyther · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
125		Scyther · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Swarm
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.
Other Pokémon with Swarm 30
Beedrill Ledyba Ledian Spinarak Ariados Scizor Heracross Beautifly Volbeat Kricketune Mothim Sewaddle Leavanny Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Karrablast Escavalier Joltik Galvantula Durant Larvesta Volcarona Grubbin Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Kleavor Nymble Lokix
Technician
This Pokémon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5× power, including Struggle.
Technician boosts 15 moves it learns that have 60 power or less in Scarlet & Violet.
Aerial Ace Air Cutter Bug Bite Double Hit Dual Wingbeat False Swipe Feint Pounce
7 more
Quick Attack Struggle Bug Swift Thief Trailblaze Vacuum Wave Wing Attack
Other Pokémon with Technician 19
Meowth Persian Mr. Mime Scizor Smeargle Hitmontop Breloom Kricketune Roserade Ambipom Mime Jr.Minccino Cinccino Marshadow Toxtricity Clobbopus Grapploct Maushold Fezandipiti
Steadfast, hidden ability
If this Pokémon flinches, its Speed is raised by 1 stage.
Other Pokémon with Steadfast 14
Machop Machoke Machamp Galarian Farfetch’d Mega Mewtwo X Tyrogue Hitmontop Riolu Lucario Gallade Rockruff Lycanroc Dubwool Sirfetch’d

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNUSV DoublesNFENational DexNFE

18.8% of teams · rank #4 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Technician
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Electric

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games11.9%
1500 weighting14.4%
1630 weighting18.8%
1760 weighting10.5%

Usage by month

Oct 202518.8%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe69.6%
Adamant 8 HP / 252 Atk / 244 Spe10.7%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe6.3%
Adamant 76 HP / 216 Atk / 148 Def / 28 SpD / 36 Spe3.0%
Adamant 44 HP / 252 Atk / 192 Spe1.7%

Tera types

Electric35.9%
Fighting26.4%
Ground20.7%
Steel6.8%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0123ScytherBugFlying
1. Trade holding Metal Coat
  #0212ScizorBugSteel
  1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Scizorite
    #0212Mega ScizorBugSteel
2. Use Black Augurite
  #0900KleavorBugRock

Moves

Level up 13


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
4	Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.	Bug	Physical	40	95%	20
8	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	40
12	Wing AttackNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
16	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
20	Double HitHits 2 times in one turn.	Normal	Physical	35	90%	10
24	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
28	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
32	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
36	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Special	75	95%	15
40	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
44	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20

TM / HM / TR 40


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
TM15	Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Special	50	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Physical	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM40	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Special	60	95%	25
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM57	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	40
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Special	75	95%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM105	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM134	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM162	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Special	90	100%	10
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM167	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM182	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
TM184	Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.	Fighting	Special	40	100%	30
TM185	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Physical	40	90%	10
TM219	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Physical	70	90%	10

Egg moves 5


Egg	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Egg	Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
Egg	FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
Egg	Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Dark	Physical	70	100%	15
Egg	Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.	Fighting	Status	—	—	15

Biology

With its ninja-like movements, Scyther can create afterimages of itself. It can slice thick logs with a single stroke. On rare occasions, it flies with its wings.

It is proud of its speed. While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in fighting with their scythes and moving at high speeds.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#331 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Mantis Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#123Original Johto#110Extended Sinnoh#195Updated Johto#111Mountain Kalos#136Original Alola#275Original Poni#090Updated Alola#365Updated Poni#112Let’s Go Kanto#123Isle of Armor#118Hisui#072Paldea#260Blueberry#019Lumiose#176

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.
Legends: Arceus
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.
Shield
As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree.
Sword
Some call it a ninja. Its movements— imperceptibly quick—are sufficient to cleave the air in two. It’s very popular in Alola.
Ultra Moon
Its two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating.
Ultra Sun
While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.
Moon
It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.
Sun
When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.
SoulSilver
The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.
Diamond · Pearl
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.
LeafGreen
It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
FireRed · X
Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.
Crystal
When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible.
Silver
It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
Gold · HeartGold · Y
Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Scyther
Japanese: ストライク
Japanese (romaji): Strike
Korean: 스라크
Chinese (Traditional): 飛天螳螂
Chinese (Simplified): 飞天螳螂
French: Insécateur
German: Sichlor
Spanish: Scyther
Italian: Scyther

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 100
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60

Red 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas

Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38

Ultra Moon 1 area

Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Ultra Sun 1 area

Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Moon 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Sun 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Y 1 area

Road 21Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in red flowers · Lv 27–52

X 1 area

Road 21Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in red flowers · Lv 27–52

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle 6FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 40

SoulSilver 1 area

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–28

HeartGold 1 area

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–28

Platinum 3 areas

Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22

Diamond 1 area

Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52

FireRed 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Yellow 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Red 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.