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Scyther

Scyther

#275 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Mantis Pokémon

Scyther

#275 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Mantis Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Starmie

Scizor

Scyther normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Scyther sprite

Shiny

Scyther

Mantis Pokémon

#275
BugFlying

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

56 kg (123.5 lbs)

Abilities

SwarmTechnicianSteadfast(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Scyther takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Rock

Fire

Electric

Ice

Flying

Resists

Ground

Grass

0.25×

Fighting

0.25×

Bug

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Alola #275Original Poni #90
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
100

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
25 (6,400 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sun box art

Sun

It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.

Pokémon Moon box art

Moon

While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Scyther

Scyther

#275

Metal CoatTrade holding Metal Coat
Scizor

Scizor

#276

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Poni Plains

Poni Plains Center

Bubbling Spots54-5730%

-

Poké Pelago

Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated

Receive as a gift49-557%

-

Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Poni Plains

Poni Plains Center

Bubbling Spots54-5730%

-

Poké Pelago

Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated

Receive as a gift49-557%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

StartVacuum WaveFightingSpecial4010030

The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.

5Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

9PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.

13False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

17AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

21Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

25Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

29SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.

33Razor WindNormalSpecial8010010

In this two-turn attack, blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

37Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

41X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

45Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

49Double HitNormalPhysical359010

The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.

50Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

57Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

61FeintNormalPhysical3010010

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM19RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM51Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM59Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Baton PassNormalStatus--40

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

DefogFlyingStatus--15

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Quick GuardFightingStatus--15

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

Razor WindNormalSpecial8010010

In this two-turn attack, blades of wind hit opposing Pokémon on the second turn. Critical hits land more easily.

ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Silver WindBugSpecial601005

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by the wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.

Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Technician

Ability Slot 2

Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Steadfast(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon’s determination boosts the Speed stat each time the Pokémon flinches.

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

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Starmie

#276

Scizor

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