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{{BookInfobox
|title=Scyther, Heart of a Champion
|image=Scyther Heart of a Champion cover.png
|image_size=250px
|published=August 2000
|ISBN=0439169453
|publisher=[[Scholastic]]
|author=[[Sheila Sweeny]]
|previous=[[The Four Star Challenge]]
|next=[[Race to Danger]]
}}
'''''Scyther, Heart of a Champion''''' by [[Sheila Sweeny]] is the twelfth book in the [[Pokémon anime novelization series|adaptation of the Pokémon anime]]. It is a book focusing on [[Tracey's Scyther]]. It was published by [[Scholastic]] in August 2000.

==Plot==

This book follows the plot of the {{pkmn|anime}} episode ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]''.
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Tracey}} arrive at [[Murcott Island]], which is famous for its {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. Misty, predictably, wants to leave the island.

{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} sail onboard {{AP|Lapras}}, but all of them seem bored. {{AP|Pikachu}} points to [[Unnamed island (EP098)|a nearby island]], which they mark as their destination. As they head for it, {{an|Jigglypuff}} surfaces nearby. They touch down in a cove as Pikachu and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} run off while the humans take in the island scenery. {{an|Misty}} sends out her {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} and {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} to play, along with Ash's Lapras. A piece of fruit hits Ash in the head as they see a {{p|Farfetch'd}} flying above them. A whole flock takes off from the island as {{Tracey}} sketches them. Pikachu and Togepi return with some fruit as Pikachu points to all the fruit trees. Ash and Misty take a bit of the yellow fruit, finding them sour. Tracey finds darker one that are riper. The group decides to rest for the day on the island as a {{wp|vacation}}. Ash brings out his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, his {{AP|Snorlax}} and {{AP|Charizard}} quickly going to sleep. Tracey brings out his Pokémon. Misty brings out {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, but it is already out. {{TP|Tracey|Scyther}} shows off its strength, scaring some of the Pokémon. Togepi is not afraid, walking up to Scyther and playing. Everyone else soon follows. Ash calls to Charizard to greet, but it looks away. Ash walks closer as Charizard uses {{m|Flamethrower}} on Ash. The attack also heads toward Scyther, but it deflects it with its scythes. Charizard notices as Scyther steps closer. Charizard stands up, as the two seem ready to fight. Ash stops them as the two turn away.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is also taking their vacation on the island. [[Jessie]] decides not to steal any Pokémon, but when she spots Togepi playing with {{TP|Tracey|Marill}} nearby, Lapras eating algae, and Goldeen and Staryu swimming, they realize that Ash and his friends are nearby. Ash’s group enjoys the break as Team Rocket observes nearby, deciding to poach all the Pokémon. 

Ash and {{ashfr}} bring back fruit as Snorlax attempts to eat the pile, but Scyther wards him away. Inside the pile, Jigglypuff pops out and {{m|sing}}s, putting everyone to {{status|Sleep|sleep}}. As usual, Jigglypuff stops, gets angry and draws on everyone. 

When everyone wakes up, they decide to let Snorlax sleep longer while they continue preparing. The Pokémon enjoy their share of fruit as everyone realizes how much they need the vacation. Tracey brings fruit sandwiches to the table as Misty is curious about the new food style. Snorlax comes up and takes the entire plate, sliding the contents into its mouth. It goes back to sleep, leaving everyone else to clean the dishes. Tracey notices that Snorlax doesn't eat as much now due to less energy exertion. Misty slams Ash for not really {{pkmn|training}} Snorlax. Togepi seems happy playing with Marill's tail. Scyther flexes its power while training in the middle of the pond, Charizard watching with intent.

At night, everyone is asleep, but Pikachu wakes up and notices Ash is not there. Ash is out on the beach, speculating about the [[GS Ball]], comparing it to a normal [[Poké Ball]]. Pikachu comes over as they watch the stars bright and clear. Ash pulls out his two [[Badge]]s and remembers how different [[Cissy]] and [[Danny]] were as [[Gym]] Leaders compared to the [[Kanto]] [[Gym Leader]]s, reflecting on his wins for the {{Badge|Coral Eye}} and {{Badge|Sea Ruby}}, wondering about the next one. 

Back at the camp, Tracey talks in his sleep about finding and sketching the [[Legendary birds]]. Misty wakes up to his talking, but a {{m|Sleep Powder}} attack over the camp silences all but Charizard and Scyther. [[James]]'s {{TP|James|Victreebel}} stops sending the powder as Jessie fires a {{wp|bazooka}}, capturing everyone with suction plugs. {{MTR}} tries to reel them all in, but Snorlax is too heavy to drag. Scyther slashes the rope as Charizard steps up to aid. The powerful Pokémon roar battle cries, waking the camp and getting Ash and Pikachu to return. Team Rocket rappels in on a {{wp|zip-line}} reciting their motto, crashing into a tree before they can finish, which makes them say their final lines incoherently due to being stunned from the impact. Meowth jumps in and gets them in line with {{m|scratch}}es to the face. 

Team Rocket sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} as Ash sends Pikachu. Weezing's {{m|SmokeScreen}} covers the field, but Scyther's {{m|Swords Dance}} clears it and sends Weezing flying. {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Squirtle}} and Pikachu take turns using {{m|Vine Whip}}, {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|ThunderShock}} to attack Team Rocket. Charizard follows up with Flamethrower as Scyther uses {{m|Skull Bash}} to send them blasting off. Ash congratulates the Pokémon as they watch Charizard and Scyther walk away in an informal respect motion. 

The next day, Ash brings out Lapras as everyone departs the island with refreshed spirits. Meanwhile, Team Rocket winds up stuck on a small rock island. They try to relax as a Farfetch'd comes up. They find out the small rock holds the Farfetch'd flock. They all smack Team Rocket with their sticks.

==Major Events==
* Tracey captures a {{TP|Tracey|Scyther}}.

==Debuts==
===Pokémon debuts===
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Tracey|Scyther}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Tracey|Scyther}})

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