Scyther
#123 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Mantis Pokémon
Scyther
#123 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Mantis Pokémon
Stats
HP
70
Attack
110
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
80
Speed
105
Total
500

Normal

Shiny
Scyther
Mantis Pokémon
It's Super Effective
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Scyther #123 | Trade holding Metal Coat | ![]() Scizor #212 |
![]() Scyther #123 | Use Black Augurite | ![]() Kleavor #900 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Lets the user get in the first hit. |
| Start | Vacuum Wave | Fighting | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first. |
| 12 | Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Heavily strikes switching POKéMON. |
| 17 | Leer | Normal | Status | - | 100 | 30 | Reduces the foe's DEFENSE. |
| 18 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Leaves the foe with at least 1HP. |
| 20 | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | - | - | 30 | Raises the criti cal hit ratio. |
| 24 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| 29 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Has a high criti cal hit ratio. |
| 35 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - | 20 | A dance that in creases ATTACK. |
| 41 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| 42 | Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - | 30 | Sharply increases the user's SPEED. |
| 45 | Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 49 | Double Hit | Normal | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 | The user slams the foe with a tail, etc. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| 50 | Wing Attack | Flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | Strikes the target with wings. |
| 53 | Air Slash | Flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 61 | Feint | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. |
| 0 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A tackle that also hurts the user. |
| 0 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A tackle that also hurts the user. |
| 0 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
| 0 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| 0 | Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Raises ATTACK if the user is hit. |
| 0 | Mimic | Normal | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe. |
| 0 | Bide | Normal | Physical | - | - | 10 | Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double. |
| 0 | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | - | 20 | An attack that never misses. |
| 0 | Skull Bash | Normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack |
| 0 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - | 10 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| 0 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - | 10 | Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. |
| 0 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may make foe flinch. |
| 0 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | An attack that may steal a held item. |
| 0 | Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| 0 | Curse | Ghost | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| 0 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| 0 | Detect | Fighting | Status | - | - | 5 | Evades attack that turn. It may fail. |
| 0 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| 0 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 85 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| 0 | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | Successive hits raise power. |
| 0 | Steel Wing | Steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 | Stiff wings strike the foe. |
| 0 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| 0 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| 0 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| 0 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| 0 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the POKéMON. |
| 0 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| 0 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| 0 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. |
| 0 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| 0 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| 0 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. |
| 0 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. |
| 0 | Roost | Flying | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| 0 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| 0 | U-turn | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| 0 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| 0 | Defog | Flying | Status | - | - | 15 | Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe’s evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc. |
| 0 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| 0 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| 0 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced. |
| 0 | Confide | Normal | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| 0 | Brutal Swing | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
| 0 | Assurance | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| 0 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user tears at the foe with blades formed by psychic power. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 0 | Cross Poison | Poison | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 0 | Acrobatics | Flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| 0 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED. |
| 0 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | - | - | 20 | Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves. |
| 0 | Air Cutter | Flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 | Hacks with razorlike wind. High critical-hit ratio. |
| 0 | Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def. |
| 0 | Tera Blast | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| 0 | Pounce | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | |
| 0 | Trailblaze | Grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | |
| 0 | Lunge | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Pass | Normal | Status | - | - | 40 | Switches while keeping effects. |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Returns a physical blow double. |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Status | - | - | 30 | Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light. |
| Quick Guard | Fighting | Status | - | - | 15 | The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises. |
| Razor Wind | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack |
| Reversal | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Stronger if the user's HP is low. |
| Safeguard | Normal | Status | - | - | 25 | Prevents all status problems. |
| Silver Wind | Bug | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | A powdery attack that may raise abilities. |






















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