Scyther
#123 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Mantis Pokémon
Scyther
#123 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Mantis Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
110
202
350
Defense
80
148
284
Sp. Atk
55
103
229
Sp. Def
80
148
284
Speed
105
193
339
Total
500
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Normal
Scyther
Mantis Pokémon
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 100 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,400 steps) |
Lore
Brilliant Diamond
It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.
Shining Pearl
It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Scyther #123 |  Trade holding Metal Coat |  Scizor #212 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 229 Road 229 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 52 | 5% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer |  |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | |
| Start | Quick Attack | |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| 4 | Fury Cutter | | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | |
| 8 | False Swipe | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | |
| 12 | Wing Attack | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | |
| 16 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| 20 | Double Hit | | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 | |
| 24 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| 28 | Focus Energy | | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| 32 | Agility |  | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| 36 | Air Slash | |  Special | 75 | 95 | 15 | |
| 40 | X-Scissor | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| 44 | Laser Focus | | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| 48 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 20 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM62 | Bug Buzz | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | |
| HM05 | Defog | | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Aerial Ace | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | |
| - | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | False Swipe | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | |
| - | Giga Impact | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Hyper Beam | | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| - | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Roost | | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Steel Wing |  | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | |
| - | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Swagger | | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| - | Thief |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
| - | U-turn | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | X-Scissor | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Pass | | Status | - | - | 40 | |
| Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | |
| Feint | | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | |
| Night Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | |
| Quick Guard | | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| Reversal | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 |
Traits
Swarm
Ability Slot 1
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Technician
Ability Slot 2
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Steadfast(Hidden Ability)
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
