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Scyther

Scyther

Armor #118 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Mantis Pokémon

Scyther

Armor #118 in the Sword and Shield 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.

Mime Jr.

Scizor

Scyther normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Scyther sprite

Shiny

Scyther

Mantis Pokémon

Armor #118
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
Isle of Armor #118
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 Sword box art

Sword

As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

If you come across an area in a forest where a lot of the trees have been cut down, what you’ve found is a Scyther’s territory.

Evolution

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

Scyther

Armor #118

Metal CoatTrade holding Metal Coat
Scizor

Scizor

Armor #119

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.

4Fury CutterBugPhysical409520

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

8False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

12Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

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

16Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

20Double HitNormalPhysical359010

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

24SlashNormalPhysical7010020

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

28Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

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

32AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

36Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

40X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

44Laser FocusNormalStatus--30

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

48Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM17Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM30Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain 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.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM56U-turnBugPhysical7010020

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

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM69Psycho CutPsychicPhysical7010020

The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.

TM73Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical7010020

A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM78AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical5510015

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM95Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

TM97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

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

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

TR13Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR21ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

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

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR29Baton PassNormalStatus--40

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

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TR61Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

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

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
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.

FeintNormalPhysical3010010

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

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.

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.

#364

Mime Jr.

#212

Scizor

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