Scyther (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Scyther (disambiguation).

Scyther Mantis Pokémon ストライク Strike #0123 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm or TechnicianGen IV+ Cacophony Cacophony Steadfast Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Scyther 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 123.5 lbs. 56.0 kg Scyther 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 187 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 100 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Scyther 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 while holding a Metal Coat and evolves into Kleavor when exposed to a Black Augurite.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)

Biology

Scyther is a bipedal, insectoid Pokémon. Its body is primarily green and has a thin, cream-colored section between its head, thorax, and abdomen. Female Scyther have larger abdomens than male Scyther. Its reptilian head has two narrow, triangular eyes and three blunt horns extending from its forehead. Its arms end in large, white scythes, which it uses for both hunting and fighting. Two pairs of cream-colored wings extend from its back. While these wings do allow Scyther to fly, it rarely does so. Scyther's thighs have large, upward-pointing spikes. Its feet are tall, rounded, and conical, almost extending to its thighs; each foot ends in three small, white claws on its front side.

Scyther is an adept hunter that tears at its prey with its scythes. Thanks to its green coloration, it can camouflage itself well in the grasslands and forests where it lives. Humans rarely encounter wild Scyther in these areas, however. Said to be like a ninja, Scyther can move so quickly that it cannot be followed, increasing the effectiveness of its scythes. It maintains the sharpness of its blades through battle as well as by cutting through hard objects, such as trees; it can cut down a massive tree with just a single slice, although it cannot penetrate Tarountula's elastic threads. The Pokémon the Series episode Tracey Gets Bugged showed that wild Scyther form swarms with a single leader chosen through combat. When a challenger successfully defeats a current leader and replaces it, the defeated leader is exiled from the swarm. In Showdown at Dark City, it was shown that Scyther becomes aggressive when faced with the color red.

Evolution

Scyther evolves into Scizor.

In Hisui, it evolves into Kleavor.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Scyther  Bug  Flying	→	First Evolution Scizor  Bug  Steel
	→	First Evolution Kleavor  Bug  Rock

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 Kanto #123 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create 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.

Generation II 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. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #— 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 create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.

Generation IV Sinnoh  Pt : #195 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.

Generation V 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

Generation VI Kalos Mountain #136 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

Generation VII Alola  S  M : #275 Alola  US  UM : #365 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

Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #118 Sinnoh #— Hisui #072 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. Brilliant Diamond It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's. Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus 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.

Generation IX Paldea #260 Kitakami #— Blueberry #19 Scarlet It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track. Violet The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.

Scyther in the Alola PokédexSM	Scyther in the Alola PokédexUSUM
Scyther in the Paldea Pokédex	Scyther in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Safari Zone Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner) Blue Trade Blue (Japan) Safari Zone Yellow Safari Zone Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner)

Generation II Gold Silver National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa Crystal National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed Safari Zone Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner) LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Route 229 Pearl Trade Platinum Routes 210 and 215 HeartGold SoulSilver National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa Pal Park Field

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer, Event Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Route 21 Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Poni Plains, Poké Pelago* Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Poni Plains Let's Go Pikachu Routes 14 and 15 Let's Go Eevee Trade

Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Training Lowlands Training Lowlands (Wanderer) Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Route 229 Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern Shining Pearl Trade Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood, Grandtree Arena (additional  nearby), massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands: near Primeval Grotto Alabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions

Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: Area Four, Area Six North Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake, Socarrat Trail South Province: Area Four (Normal Tera Type) Tera Raid Battles (4★, 5★) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Savanna Biome, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern

In side games

Generation I Snap Beach Pinball Red Field: Safari Zone Blue Field: Celadon City

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 7, Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 15, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Sinister Woods (8F-11F), Pitfall Valley (13F-18F), Joyous Tower (15F-19F), Remains Island (B13-B19) Ranger Lyra Forest

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Midnight Forest (B1F-21F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) MD Sky Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Midnight Forest (B1F-21F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) Ranger: SoA Almia Castle, Altru Building Rumble Silent Forest (Normal Mode A & S, Advanced Mode B & A) PokéPark Wii Meadow Zone Ranger: GS Rand's House

Generation V Rumble Blast Forest: World Axle - B1F PokéPark 2 Arbor Area Conquest Chrysalia, Avia Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land

Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 1 Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (Center Boss, Back)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea2019, Pinsir Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Sinister Woods (7F-12F), Pitfall Valley (13F-18F), Joyous Tower (15F-19F), Purity Forest (16F-18F) Fainted Pokémon: Mt. Steel

Cross-Generation Shuffle Silbern Museum: Stage 94 Masters EX Scottie/Bettie & ScytherEgg Sync Pair-Up event: Bugsy & Scyther

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
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

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Legends: Arceus		Normal Wood (25%) Spoiled Apricorn (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 500	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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 4/5 ★★★★☆	Total 15/20 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: 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×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 044 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 088 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40 1212 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 1616 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 2020 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10 2424 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 2828 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 3232 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3636 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 4040 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4444 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20

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

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM015 TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM021 TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM162 TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM182 TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM184 TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 TM185 TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM219 TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scyther Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Scyther Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Defog Flying Status — —% 15 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 * Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Scyther 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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Bounce	Rocket's Scyther ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 102)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Raise the Expedition Rank to Diamond Connected to: Oddish, Kabutops Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I'm Scyther of Team Razor Wind! My sharp scythes pave the way! Low HP (< 50%) My scythes are getting dull...
Pokémon Ranger Group: Bug Poké Assist: Flying Field move: (Cut ×3) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 78 Max. exp.: 105 Browser entry R-043 Scyther slashes while hopping about. Its scythes can destroy a Metal Fence.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Bug Poké Assist: Bug Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry R-216 It attacks by slashing with both arms while jumping around.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Bug Field move: (present) (Cut ×2) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-222 It leaps around quickly while it attacks with cutting slashes.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Scyther investigates the Meadow Zone looking for tough Pokémon! His specialty is Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: 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.
Pokémon Conquest 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
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 70 - 140 20 #138 Swarm Increases damage when things are looking desperate. Swappable Skill(s): L-Boost
Pokémon GO Base HP: 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*, Trailblaze*, Bug Buzz†, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Scyther evolves into Scizor when traded while holding a Metal Coat. Scyther cannot evolve into Scizor in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted. Scyther also cannot evolve into Scizor in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Scizor is not present in those games. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Scyther evolves into Scizor when exposed to a Metal Coat.

In Hisui, Scyther evolves into Kleavor when exposed to a Black Augurite.

Unevolved Scyther  Bug  Flying	+ Trade holding Metal Coat →	First Evolution Scizor  Bug  Steel
	+ Black Augurite in Hisui →	First Evolution Kleavor  Bug  Rock

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Legends: Arceus

Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Scyther images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Scyther in Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Major appearances

Tracey's Scyther

In Tracey Gets Bugged, Tracey caught an elderly Scyther after it resolved its conflict with the horde of Scyther it once led. Even in its old age, it is very aggressive, and as such, 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 by being transferred through a trade machine while holding a Metal Coat received from Wikstrom.

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.

A Scyther appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Two Scyther appeared in The Treasure After the Storm!. They reappeared in Found You, Fuecoco!, where they helped repair the damage to the Brave Olivine. They reappeared during a flashback in HZ062.

A Scyther appeared in The Ancient Poké Ball.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source 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.

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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry 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.

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.

POKÉTOON

A Scyther appeared in PT15, as one of the many Pokémon angered by Akira's Capsakid's spicy bite.

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 Adventures

Main article: Blue's Scyther

Main article: Bugsy's Scyther

Scyther debuted in Wake Up—You're Snorlax!, under the ownership of a Bug Catcher who took part in the bike race along Route 11.

A Scyther is the first Pokémon Blue received. He first appeared in A Tale of Ninetales. He later evolved into Scizor.

Bugsy used his Scyther in the Gym Leader tournament 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.

A Scyther appeared in a fantasy in Moving Past Milotic.

A Scyther was the sparring partner of X's Pinsir, Rute, appearing in Scizor Defends. It had been drained of its life-force due to Team Flare's use of the ultimate weapon.

Pokémon Chapter Books

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: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

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 Journeys

Main article: Goh's Scyther

Goh caught a Scyther in Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!, just like he does in the animated series.

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.

• Next Quest: Scyther

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 forms all have a base stat total of 500. This makes Scyther the only pre-evolved Pokémon to have the same base stat total as its evolved forms.
• 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 evolutionary line. 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!.
• In Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Scyther can learn Vacuum Wave by leveling up, but not via Move Tutor.
• Scyther is the only Pokémon with a split evolution to have had both of its evolutions introduced after its debut.
• Scyther's evolution into Kleavor is programmed into Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. However, the Black Augurite needed for evolution is unobtainable, preventing the Pokémon from evolving. It shares this trait with Ursaring and Stantler.

Origin

As indicated by its category, Scyther seems to be based on a mantis — most closely resembling the European mantis and the Chinese mantis — with arms shaped like scythes. It also possesses some reptilian characteristics (e.g. head, teeth, claws, bipedal stance) that give it similarities to dromaeosaurid dinosaurs, as well as to therizinosaurids (scythe lizards) due to the shape of its arms. As indicated in its Pokédex entries, it may also be based on a ninja. There are similarities to the kamikiri, a haircutting yokai with sharp claws and teeth that may look like an insect.

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 and possibly 螳螂 tōrō Italian Scyther Same as English name Korean 스라크 Srak Corruption of strike Mandarin Chinese 飛天螳螂 / 飞天螳螂 Fēitiāntángláng From 飛天 / 飞天 fēitiān and 螳螂 tángláng Cantonese Chinese 飛天螳螂 Fēitīntòhnglòhng From 飛天 fēitīn and 螳螂 tòhnglòhng

More languages Hindi स्ट्राइकीट Strikeet From strike or ストライク Strike and कीट keet Russian Скайтер Skayter Transcription of English name Thai สไตรค์ Satrai Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Tracey's Scyther
• Blue's Scyther
• Bugsy's Scyther
• Goh's Scyther
• Scizor (UNITE)
• Weaponry in the Pokémon world

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