Scyther
#123 in the National Pokédex • Mantis Pokémon
Scyther
#123 in the National 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.
Growth
| 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
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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Scyther #123 |  Trade holding Metal Coat |  Scizor #212 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer |  |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE. |
| Start | Quick Attack | |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. |
| 6 | Focus Energy | | Status | - | - | 30 | Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. |
| 11 | Pursuit |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. |
| 16 | False Swipe | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. |
| 21 | Agility |  | Status | - | - | 30 | Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED. |
| 26 | Wing Attack |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | Strikes the foe with wings spread wide. |
| 31 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 36 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK. |
| 41 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| 46 | Fury Cutter |  | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | An attack that intensifies on each successive hit. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item. |
| TM47 | Steel Wing |  | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. |
| Double-Edge | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Fury Cutter | | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | An attack that intensifies on each successive hit. |
| Mimic | | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
| Swift | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. |
| Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Pass | | Status | - | - | 40 | Switches out the user while keeping effects in play. |
| Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage. |
| Razor Wind | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | A 2-turn move that strikes the foe on the 2nd turn. |
| Reversal | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down. |
| Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | A mystical force prevents all status problems. |
| Silver Wind | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | A powdery attack that may raise abilities. |
Traits
Swarm
Ups BUG moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
