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Scyther (Japanese: ストライク Sutoraiku) is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

Scyther 3

Dream World Scyther

Scyther is a Mantis Pokémon. It is green with two wings that enable flight. It has two razor-sharp scythes for arms.

Natural abilities

Scyther can have the ability Swarm or the ability Technician. Swarm increases Scyther's Bug-type moves by 1.5x when its HP is lower than 1/3. Technician increases the power of moves under 60 attack power. Scyther's most impressive feature is its scythe-like arms that can easily cut through metal. Scyther is also known for its agility. While hunting in the wild or in a battle between trainers, it relies on its speed to strike quickly and to avoid being struck in return by its foe. Its high-supernatural speed can make it seem to be in more than one place at once, or to seem invisible as it moves in, strikes, and leaves the opponent before he can feel the blow. Scyther's wings are capable of flight, but this is rare; it is not a fast or an agile flier, and it is a better hunter on its own feet.

Difference in Gender

The difference between a male and female Scyther is by the size of its abdomen. The females will be a bit larger than the males.

Evolution

Scyhter evolves into Scizor when traded while holding Metal Coat.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Safari Zone, Rocket Game Corner (Pokémon Red Only) Rare
Yellow Safari Zone, Rocket Game Corner Rare
Gold and Silver National Park during Bug-Catching Contest Rare
Crystal National Park during Bug-Catching Contest Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
Emerald Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Safari Zone (Pokémon FireRed Only) Rare
Diamond and Pearl Route 229 (Pokémon Diamond) Uncommon
Platinum Route 210 and Route 215 Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver National Park during Bug-Catching Contest Rare
Black and White Poké Transfer, Dream World None
X and Y Route 21 Uncommon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Poni Plains Rare


Pokédex entries

  • Red and Blue

    With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.

  • Yellow

    Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.

  • 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.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Diamond

    It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.

  • Pearl

    It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.

  • 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 colors make it invisible.

  • Black

    The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.

  • White

    The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.

  • Black 2

    The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.

  • White 2

    The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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

    Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.


Stats

Base Stats
HP
70
Attack
110
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
80
Speed
105
Total
500

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Vacuum Wave 40 100% 30 Fighting Special
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status
5 Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal Status
9 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical
13 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Physical
17 Agility — —% 30 Psychic Status
21 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Flying Physical
25 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Bug Physical
29 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
33 Razor Wind 80 100% 10 Normal Special
37 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
41 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical
45 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Dark Physical
49 Double Hit 35 90% 10 Normal Physical
50 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Flying Special
57 Swords Dance — —% 20 Normal Status
61 Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Vacuum Wave 40 100% 30 Fighting Special Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
5 Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
9 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical Type Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
13 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
17 Agility — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
21 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Flying Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
25 Fury Cutter 40 95% 20 Bug Physical Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
29 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
33 Razor Wind 80 100% 10 Normal Special Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
37 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
41 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
45 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Dark Physical Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
49 Double Hit 35 90% 10 Normal Physical Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
50 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Flying Special Type Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
57 Swords Dance — —% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
61 Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Vacuum Wave 40 100% 30 Fighting Special
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status
5 Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal Status
9 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical
13 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Physical
17 Agility — —% 30 Psychic Status
21 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Flying Physical
25 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Bug Physical
29 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
33 Razor Wind 80 100% 10 Normal Special
37 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
41 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical
45 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Dark Physical
49 Double Hit 35 90% 10 Normal Physical
53 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Flying Special
57 Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal Status
61 Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
N/ADP
1HGSSPt 		Vacuum Wave 40 100% 30 Fighting Special Type Smart 2 ♥
1DP
1HGSSPt 		Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
1DP
1HGSSPt 		Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
5DP
5HGSSPt 		Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal Status Type Cool 0 ♥
9DP
9HGSSPt 		Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Physical Type Smart 1 ♥
13DP
13HGSSPt 		False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Physical Type Cool 0 ♥
17DP
17HGSSPt 		Agility — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Cool 2 ♥
21DP
21HGSSPt 		Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Flying Physical Type Cool 3 ♥
25DP
25HGSSPt 		Fury Cutter 10 95% 20 Bug Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
29DP
29HGSSPt 		Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cool 3 ♥
33DP
33HGSSPt 		Razor Wind 80 100% 10 Normal Special Type Cool 1 ♥
37DP
37HGSSPt 		Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
41DP
41HGSSPt 		X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical Type Beauty 2 ♥
45DP
45HGSSPt 		Night Slash 70 100% 15 Dark Physical Type Beauty 3 ♥
49DP
49HGSSPt 		Double Hit 35 90% 10 Normal Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
53DP
53HGSSPt 		Air Slash 75 95% 20 Flying Special Type Cool 2 ♥
57DP
57HGSSPt 		Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal Status Type Beauty 0 ♥
N/ADP
61HGSSPt 		Feint 50 100% 10 Normal Physical Type Beauty 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
6 Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal Type Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
11 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark Type Smart 2 ♥ 1 ♥
16 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Type Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
21 Agility — —% 30 Psychic Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
26 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Flying Type Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
31 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
36 Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
41 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
46 Fury Cutter 10 95% 20 Bug Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal
6 Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal
12 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Dark
18 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal
24 Agility — —% 30 Psychic
30 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Flying
36 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal
42 Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal
48 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1RGB
1Y 		Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Normal
17RGB
17Y 		Leer — 100% 30 Normal
20RGB
20Y 		Focus Energy — —% 30 Normal
24RGB
24Y 		Double Team — —% 15 Normal
29RGB
29Y 		Slash 70 100% 20 Normal
35RGB
35Y 		Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal
42RGB
42Y 		Agility — —% 30 Psychic
N/ARGB
50Y 		Wing Attack 35 100% 35 Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM19 Roost — —% 10 Flying Status
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Physical
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Physical
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 20 Normal Status
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM19 Roost — —% 10 Flying Status Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Physical Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Bug Special Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation V
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal Status
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Bug Special
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Type Smart 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Type Cool 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 3 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Type Tough 0 ♥
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Physical Type Cool 3 ♥
TM51 Roost — —% 10 Flying Status Type Cool 0 ♥
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Normal Physical Type Cool 0 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM62 Silver Wind 60 100% 5 Bug Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal Status Type Beauty 0 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Bug Physical Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Cute 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Physical Type Cool 3 ♥
HM05DPPt Defog — —% 15 Flying Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation III
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Type Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Type Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Type Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Type Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation II
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal
TM03 Curse — —% 10 ???
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal
TM20 Endure — —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM43 Detect — —% 5 Fighting
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel
TM49 Fury Cutter 10 95% 20 Bug
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation I
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Swords Dance — —% 30 Normal
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM31 Mimic — —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM34 Bide — —% 10 Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Normal
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM50 Substitute — —% 10 Normal
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Baton Pass Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Ninjask, Scolipede — —% 40 Normal Status
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Volbeat, Vibrava, Kricketune, Mothim, Combee, Sewaddle, Karrablast, Escavalier, Joltik, Galvantula, Shelmet, Accelgor, Larvesta, Volcarona, Vivillon, Vikavolt, Cutiefly, Ribombee 90 100% 10 Bug Special
Counter Heracross — 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Defog Butterfree, Beedrill, Venomoth, Scyther, Scizor, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Gligar, Gliscor, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Ninjask, Vibrava, Flygon, Mothim, Vespiquen, Volcarona, Vivillon, Cutiefly, Ribombee — —% 15 Flying Status
Endure Heracross, Sewaddle, Karrablast — —% 10 Normal Status
Night Slash Scyther, Scizor, Heracross, Kricketune, Skorupi, Drapion, Yanmega, Gliscor 70 100% 15 Dark Physical
Quick Guard Escavalier — —% 15 Fighting Status
Razor Wind Scyther, Scizor 80 100% 10 Normal Special
Reversal Heracross, Escavalier — 100% 15 Fighting Physical
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Volcarona, Cutiefly, Ribombee 60 100% 5 Bug Special
Steel Wing Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Gligar, Gliscor, Vibrava, Flygon, Leavanny 70 90% 25 Steel Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Baton Pass Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Masquerain, Ninjask, Scolipede — —% 40 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Volbeat, Kricketune, Mothim, Sewaddle, Karrablast, Joltik, Galvantula, Shelmet, Accelgor, Larvesta, Volcarona, Vivillon 90 100% 10 Bug Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Counter Heracross — 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Defog ◊ Butterfree, Beedrill, Venomoth, Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Gligar, Gliscor, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Ninjask, Vibrava, Flygon, Mothim — —% 15 Flying Status Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure Heracross, Sewaddle, Karrablast — —% 10 Normal Status Type Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Night Slash Scyther, Scizor, Heracross, Kricketune, Yanmega, Gliscor 70 100% 15 Dark Physical Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Quick Guard Escavalier — —% 15 Fighting Status Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Razor Wind Scyther, Scizor 80 100% 10 Normal Special Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Reversal Heracross, Escavalier — 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Volcarona 60 100% 5 Bug Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Steel Wing ◊ Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Gligar, Gliscor, Vibrava, Flygon, Leavanny 70 90% 25 Steel Physical Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Baton Pass Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Masquerain, Ninjask, Scolipede — —% 40 Normal Status
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Volbeat, Kricketune, Mothim, Sewaddle, Karrablast, Joltik, Galvantula, Shelmet, Accelgor, Larvesta, Volcarona 90 100% 10 Bug Special
Counter Heracross — 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Defog ◊ Butterfree, Beedrill, Venomoth, Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Gligar, Gliscor, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Ninjask, Vibrava, Flygon, Mothim — —% 15 Flying Status
Endure Heracross, Sewaddle, Karrablast — —% 10 Normal Status
Night Slash Scyther, Scizor, Heracross, Kricketune, Yanmega, Gliscor 70 100% 15 Dark Physical
Razor Wind Scyther, Scizor 80 100% 10 Normal Special
Reversal Heracross, Escavalier — 100% 15 Fighting Physical
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Volcarona 60 100% 5 Bug Special
Steel Wing ◊ Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Gligar, Gliscor, Vibrava, Flygon 70 90% 25 Steel Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Baton Pass Ledyba, Ledian, Surskit, Masquerain, Ninjask — —% 40 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
Bug Buzz Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Yanma, Yanmega, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Volbeat, Kricketune, Mothim 90 100% 10 Bug Special Type Cute 2 ♥
Counter Heracross — 100% 20 Fighting Physical Type Tough 2 ♥
Endure Heracross — —% 10 Normal Status Type Tough 2 ♥
Light Screen Ledyba, Ledian, Dustox — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
Night Slash Scyther, Scizor, Heracross, Kricketune, Yanmega, Gliscor 70 100% 15 Dark Physical Type Beauty 3 ♥
Razor Wind Scyther, Scizor 80 100% 10 Normal Special Type Cool 1 ♥
Reversal Heracross — 100% 15 Fighting Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
Safeguard Butterfree, Ledyba, Ledian, Shuckle — —% 25 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim 60 100% 5 Bug Special Type Beauty 2 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Baton Pass Ledyba, Ledian, Ninjask — —% 40 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Counter Heracross — 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure Heracross — —% 10 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Light Screen Ledyba, Ledian, Dustox — —% 30 Psychic Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Razor Wind Scyther 80 100% 10 Normal Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Reversal Yanma, Heracross — 100% 15 Fighting Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Safeguard Butterfree, Ledyba, Ledian, Shuckle — —% 25 Normal Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Silver Wind Butterfree, Venomoth, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain 60 100% 5 Bug Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Baton Pass Ledyba, Ledian — —% 40 Normal
Counter Heracross — 100% 20 Fighting
Light Screen Ledyba, Ledian — —% 30 Psychic
Razor Wind ◊ Butterfree, Venomoth 80 75% 10 Normal
Reversal Heracross — 100% 15 Fighting
Safeguard Butterfree, Ledyba, Ledian, Shuckle — —% 25 Normal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Defog USUM — —% 15 Flying Status
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Dark Physical
Laser Focus USUM — —% 30 Normal Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Tailwind USUM — —% 15 Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Dark Physical Type Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS — —% 15 Flying Status Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bug Bite B2W2 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Knock Off B2W2 20 100% 20 Dark Physical
Roost B2W2 — —% 10 Flying Status
Sleep Talk B2W2 — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore B2W2 40 100% 15 Normal Special
Tailwind B2W2 — —% 30 Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Type Tough 0 ♥
Fury Cutter HGSSPt 10 95% 20 Bug Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Tough 3 ♥
Knock Off HGSSPt 20 100% 20 Dark Physical Type Smart 3 ♥
Ominous Wind HGSSPt 60 100% 5 Ghost Special Type Smart 0 ♥
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Swift HGSSPt 60 —% 20 Normal Special Type Cool 2 ♥
Tailwind HGSS — —% 30 Flying Status Type Smart 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Counter FRLGE — 100% 20 Fighting Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Type Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Type Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Fury Cutter E 10 95% 20 Bug Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Type Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Normal Type Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swords Dance FRLGE — —% 30 Normal Type Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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Appearances

Anime

Main article: Tracey's Scyther

In the anime, Tracey catches a Scyther in the Orange Islands. It is aged and was recently removed from command of its clan by a younger, stronger Scyther. The bug Pokémon reconcile their differences through the interference of Team Rocket, and Tracey's Scyther is allowed to leave with him with its conflicts fully resolved. Tracey's elderly Scyther (similar to Master Splinter from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) is incredibly strong-willed, preferring to keep watch over the travelers while they sleep, as opposed to staying in its Poké Ball.

In the episode Showdown at Dark City, two gangs were fighting in a dusty town. The leader of one team had an Electabuzz while the other had a Scyther. When Ash poured ketchup barrels on both Pokémon, they locked into each other in a death grip, meaning that Scyther and Electabuzz are possibly provoked by the color red.

Trivia

  • Its English name was originally going to be Stryke, as revealed in the 1999 Nintendo Official Magazine Pokémon Special #2.
  • Although Scyther is provoked by the color red, it obviously loses this trait when it evolves, because its evolutionary form, Scizor, is red.
  • It is the only Pokémon that changes from a Flying-type to another during evolution (in this case, it's Steel).
  • In Generation I, Scyther was a counterpart to Pinsir. Both were the strongest Bug-type Pokémon prior to Generation II. Both were version exclusive in Red & Blue and had no evolutionary lines. They also had the same BST with the same Special Attack stat. Every since the introduction of Scizor, the main similarities were broken.

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