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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
4'11" Imperial
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1.5 m Metric
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4'11"/1.5 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
123.5 lbs. Imperial
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56 kg Metric
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123.5 lbs./56 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 187
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Battle Exp.: 1871*
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Scyther (Japanese: ストライク Strike) is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Gender differences
A female has a bigger abdomen.
Special abilities
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Scyther first appeared in EP042. It was one of the Pokémon used during the feuds between the Kas and Yas Gyms of Dark Town. It is the Yas Gym's primary Pokémon.
Scyther was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back. When Team Rocket saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for an Alakazam.
Ash battled a Scyther during the Indigo League in EP077.
Tracey captured a Scyther in EP097.
Bugsy used a Scyther against Ash in EP144.
A Pokémon Hunter had a Scyther and Houndoom which he had chase after Celebi in Pokémon 4Ever.
Luna from AG166 had a Scyther that eventually evolved into a Scizor.
In the TFG
One Scyther figure has been released.
Pokédex entries
- Pokémon Red and Blue / Pokémon LeafGreen
- With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
- Pokémon Yellow
- Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.
- Pokémon Gold
- It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
- Pokémon Silver
- When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible.
- Pokémon Crystal
- It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.
- Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
- 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.
- Pokémon 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.
- Pokémon FireRed
- It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
Game locations
In side games
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 you are to the white line on the log. Cutting anywhere above the log will cause you to lose points.
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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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Of the first generation Bug Pokemon, Scyther ties with Venomoth for highest HP, ties with Butterfree, Beedrill and Parasect for highest SpDef and has the highest Speed.
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Notes:
- If Gravity is used or if Scyther is give a Black Steel Orb, the effectiveness of Ground becomes 50.
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 200.
LearnsetEvolutionTrivia
Scyther's proto-type name was "Stryke," a misspelling of the word "strike."
Origin
It draws much inspiration from a praying mantis.
Name origin
Scyther's name is a reference to the scythe-like blades on its forearms. Its Japanese name may just be a reference to its deadly bladed strikes.
In other languages
- German: Sichlor
- French: Insecateur - insecte means insect, secateur means shears or clippers
- Korean: 스라크 Seurakeu
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