Scyther (Pokémon)
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Scyther (Japanese: ストライク Strike) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon.
It evolves into Scizor when traded holding a Metal Coat.
Biology
Physiology
Scyther resembles a primarily green, human-sized praying mantis with accents of cream coloration. It has large, blade-like forearms and a pair of cream-colored wings. Its head is reptilian rather than insect-like in shape, with three small points, and its feet possess three claws.
Gender differences
The female of the species have slightly larger abdomens.
Special abilities
Scyther's blade-like forearms have the power to slice through logs with a single blow. Scyther is also gifted with tremendous speed and is a strong flyer, but very rarely flies. It is said it could use its scythes like a ninja. Scyther is one of a small number of Pokémon still capable of evolution that are able to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.
Behavior
Scyther are very intelligent, but tend to be quiet and reclusive in the wild. They tend to act like lions, and 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. When confronted by a Trainer, they will react very aggressively to defend themselves, but when trained, Scyther can be among the most loyal Pokémon on any Trainer's team and hate to give up.
In Showdown at Dark City, it was revealed that Scyther and Electabuzz despise the color red, however, other Scyther seen in the anime have not been as aggressive when confronted by the color, such as Tracey's Scyther.
Habitat
Scyther are often rare Pokémon that prefer an open grassland so they can live with other packs of Scyther. However, they have been known to take residence in secluded forests. Although rare, they are usually imported to live in Safari Zones and similar reserves, though populations have been recorded in Sinnoh and the Battle Zone.
Diet
Scyther has been known to use its scythes to slash its prey.
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Tracey's Scyther
Tracey captured 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. 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.
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.
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
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 League 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 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 Pokémon Hunter had a Scyther and Houndoom which he had used to chase after Celebi in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
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.
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.
Luna from Curbing the Crimson Tide had a Scyther that eventually evolved into a Scizor.
A Scyther was under the ownership of a girl in Tag, We're It! and was partnered with a man's Koffing against Dawn's Piplup and Conway's Slowking.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Blue's Scizor
In Pokémon Adventures, Scyther is the first Pokémon Blue received. It has since evolved into Scizor.
Bugsy is seen with a Scyther in the Gym Leader faceoff.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
Like in the games, Bugsy has a Scyther. It was Gold's opponent during his Gym challenge.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Scyther is seen with Red during the curry cooking competition that went on in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?.
Giovanni is seen with three Scyther in Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!. Each of them were sent out to prevent anyone from winning the contest he hosted on TV.
In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
Red is shown 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.
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.
Pokédex entries
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In side games
In events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scyther | English | United States | 5 | February 28 to March 6, 2003 | |
RSEFRLG | Gotta Catch 'Em All #3 Scyther | Japanese | Japan | 10 | January 14 to 29, 2006 |
Trade for Evolution! Scyther | Japanese | Japan | 30 | October 10 to November 28, 2010 |
Held items
Game | Held Item(s) | ||
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Red* | Blue* | Bitter Berry (100%) | |
Yellow* | |||
Events* | Metal Coat (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 70
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130 - 177 | 250 - 344 | |
110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
105
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99 - 172 | 193 - 339 | |
Total: 500
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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Baton Pass | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | |||||
Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
Defog‡ | Flying | Status | — | —% | 15 | |||||
Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Razor Wind | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Reversal | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |||||
Silver Wind | Bug | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | |||||
Steel Wing‡ | Steel | Physical | 70 | 90% | 25 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Roost | Flying | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Tailwind | Flying | Status | — | —% | 30 | ||||
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Dream World moves
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Event | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Pleasant Forest | Baton Pass | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | ||||
Pleasant Forest | Tailwind | Flying | Status | — | —% | 30 | ||||
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Special moves
Shadow moves | <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 40+ | Purified moves | ||
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Shadow Mist | File:Box xd 123.png | Morning Sun | Normal | |
Shadow Rush | Razor Wind | Normal | ||
-- | Silver Wind | Bug | ||
-- | Slash | Normal | ||
TCG-only moves
Move | Card |
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Bounce | Rocket's Scyther ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 102) |
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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Evolution
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Trade holding Metal Coat → |
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
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 evolution, Scizor, both have a base stat total of 500. This makes Scyther the only pre-evolutionary form that has the same base stat total as its evolution.
- According to the anime episode Showdown in Dark City, Scyther hates the color red, the main color of its evolved form.
- Scyther's National Dex number is the whole number portion of its weight in pounds. It is one of only two Pokémon with this distinction; the other is Slowpoke.
- Before Generation III, Scyther could not learn any Bug-type moves by level up.
- Scyther can be seen as a parallel to Pinsir. Both of them are Bug-type Generation I Pokémon. Scyther is exclusive to Pokémon Red, FireRed and Diamond, while Pinsir is exclusive to Pokémon Blue, LeafGreen and Pearl.
Origin
Scyther draws much inspiration from a praying mantis. However, its face is more similar to dinosaurs, dragons, or various reptiles.
Name origin
Scyther is a reference to the scythe-like blades on its forearms.
Strike may be a reference to its deadly bladed strikes.
In other languages
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Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |