Scyther is a bipedal, insectoid creature. It is primarily green with cream accents between its three body segments. On the back of its somewhat reptilian head are three points, and it has narrow eyes. 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 is rarely seen doing so. The abdomen of a female will be slightly larger than that of the male.
Scyther's blade-like forearms are capable of slicing through logs, and become sharper by cutting through hard materials. Using swift movements, it camouflages itself and enhances the effectiveness of its scythes. The anime has shown that wild Scyther form groups. If a challenger Scyther wins a battle against the leader of the Scyther swarm, the original Scyther leader will depart and the challenger will take place as the new leader. It has also been shown that some Scyther despise the color red, and become aggressive when confronted with this color. Although it is rare, Scyther can be found in grasslands.
In the main series
Major appearances
Tracey caught an elderly Scyther in Tracey Gets Bugged. Even in its old age it is very aggressive, but for the same reasons, Tracey tries not to use it.
Other
Scyther first appeared in Showdown at Dark City under the ownership of Yas. It was one of the Pokémon used during the feuds between the Kas and Yas Gyms of Dark City. It is the Yas Gym's primary Pokémon.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Scyther owned by Corey was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. When Team Rocket saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for an Alakazam. The Scyther clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.
A Scyther appeared during the Indigo Plateau Conference in The Fourth Round Rumble, under the ownership of Jeanette Fisher. Ash's Bulbasaur battled the Scyther, and despite the type disadvantage, Bulbasaur came out the winner. It reappeared in a flashback in the following episode and in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.
A Scyther has also been used by the Gym Leader of Navel Island, Danny in Navel Maneuvers. It was seen helping Danny's Machoke and Nidoqueen carve Danny's sled and later competed in the sled race alongside Danny's Electrode and Geodude. It reappeared in a flashback in A Way Off Day Off and in another flashback in Hello, Pummelo!.
Bugsy used a Scyther against Ash in Gettin' The Bugs Out. 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.
A Pokémon Hunter had a Scyther and Houndoom which he had used to chase after Celebi in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
A Scyther was under the ownership of a girl in Tag, We're It! and was partnered with Giant's Koffing against Dawn's Piplup and Conway's Slowking.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, Scyther was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with Sandslash and Zangoose. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of the Wigglytuff Guild. Team Razor Wind overheard that Team Poképals were assigned with the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a Gabite Scale for an ailing Shinx, and decided to attempt beating Team Poképals 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.
Minor appearances
A pink Scyther appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in In the Pink.
A Scyther was seen in a dojo in Wired for Battle!.
A Scyther also appeared in Tricks of the Trade.
Casey failed to catch a Scyther in The Bug Stops Here during the Bug-Catching Contest.
A Scyther was one of the sick Pokémon in a Pokémon Center in Carrying On!.
A Scyther belonging to a Trainer appeared at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy in Ariados, Amigos.
A Scyther was one of the Pokémon defeated by Wings Alexander's then Hoothoot as seen in his flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl.
In Extreme Pokémon!, a Trainer with a Scyther was seen practicing and participating in the Extreme Pokémon Race.
A Scyther appeared in the opening of Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
A Scyther was one of the Pokémon that fought in a battle as seen in a flashback in Pop Goes The Sneasel.
Scyther was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.
A Scyther was also owned by a demolition crew (which was changed into a construction crew due to Ritchie changing the past) in Celebi and Joy!.
A Scyther was among the Pokémon seeing during the Ever Grande Conference in Saved by the Beldum.
Luna from Curbing the Crimson Tide had a Scyther that eventually evolved into a Scizor.
A Coordinator's Scyther appeared in Mounting a Coordinator Assault! participating in the Performance Stage of the Jubilife Contest.
A Scyther will appear in M20.
Pokédex entries
Original series entries continue below.
|
|
Episode
|
Subject
|
Source
|
Entry
|
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.
|
|
In Pokémon Origins
Red used a Scyther in File 4: Charizard in the Pokémon League.