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Shadow Scyther

#123

bugflying

1546

CP

1933

CP

Shadow Scyther Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Scyther can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Shadow Scyther level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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Shadow Scyther Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Shadow Scyther in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#551 of 1141 · F Tier

Fury Cutter

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Shadow Scyther PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Shadow Scyther moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Bug Buzz

Bug type

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Shadow Scyther Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Scyther can learn 3 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Flying-, Bug-, and Steel-type damage. Air Slash and Fury Cutter match Shadow Scyther's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Air Slash

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

12

Energy

8

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

12

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

9

Energy

9

Duration

3 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Grass

Fighting

Bug

Resisted by

Electric

Rock

Steel

Gyms & Raids

Power

4

Energy

8

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

8

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

3

Energy

4

Duration

1 turn

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Grass

Psychic

Dark

Resisted by

Fire

Fighting

Poison

Flying

Ghost

Steel

Fairy

Gyms & Raids

Power

14

Energy

8

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.7s – 1.0s

DPS

14

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

7

Energy

5

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Ice

Rock

Fairy

Resisted by

Fire

Water

Electric

Steel

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Air Slash

100%100%100%62.5%160%100%160%100%100%100%100%160%62.5%100%100%100%62.5%100%

Fury Cutter

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Steel Wing

100%62.5%62.5%62.5%100%160%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%62.5%160%

Shadow Scyther Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Scyther can learn 5 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Flying-, Bug-, Dark-, and Grass-type damage. Aerial Ace, Bug Buzz, and X Scissor match Shadow Scyther's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Aerial Ace

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

55

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.3s

DPE

1.67

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

60

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Grass

Fighting

Bug

Resisted by

Electric

Rock

Steel

Bug Buzz

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

95

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.9s

DPE

1.9

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-60

DPE

1.67

Effect

30% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Grass

Psychic

Dark

Resisted by

Fire

Fighting

Poison

Flying

Ghost

Steel

Fairy

Night Slash

Gyms & Raids

Power

45

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.1s – 1.8s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Fog

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

50

Energy

-35

DPE

1.43

Effect

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Psychic

Ghost

Resisted by

Fighting

Dark

Fairy

Trailblaze

Gyms & Raids

Power

65

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.2s – 1.9s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

65

Energy

-45

DPE

1.44

Effect

100% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Water

Ground

Rock

Resisted by

Fire

Grass

Poison

Flying

Bug

Dragon

Steel

Gyms & Raids

Power

45

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.1s – 1.3s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

65

Energy

-40

DPE

1.63

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs

Grass

Psychic

Dark

Resisted by

Fire

Fighting

Poison

Flying

Ghost

Steel

Fairy

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Scyther carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust75,000Candy75

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Scyther's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz make up Shadow Scyther's best raid moveset, dealing 13.7 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Scyther for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Shadow Scyther's best PvP moveset?

In Ultra League, the recommended moveset is Fury Cutter with X Scissor and Night Slash. Shadow Scyther's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shadow Scyther learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Scyther can learn 3 fast moves and 5 charged moves. Steel Wing and Bug Buzz are legacy moves that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

How much does Shadow Scyther's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Scyther costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.

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