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==History==
==History==
[[Image: Traceys Scyther injured.png|thumb|left|Scyther upon initial encounter]]
[[Image: Traceys Scyther injured.png|thumb|left|220px|Scyther upon initial encounter]]
[[Image:ScytherPika.png|thumb|left|[[Ash's Pikachu]] and Scyther]]
Scyther made its debut in ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'' where the [[Pokémon watcher]] discovered it lying in a field on [[Murcott Island]] injured. Tracey attempted to help it by feeding it medicine but it only growled at him and then backed away; feeling threatened. Tracey then asked his {{TP|Tracey|Venonat}} to use {{m|Sleep Powder}} on the Mantis Pokémon. Scyther quickly went to sleep and Tracey captured it without struggle then headed off to the nearest [[Pokémon Center]].
Wild {{p|Scyther}} stay in groups with the strongest in charge. When another Scyther defeats the leader, it is made leader and the ex-leader is no longer allowed to be part of the group.  {{DL|Ash's Friends|Ash and his friends}} came across an old Scyther that had suffered such a fate in ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]''. It was very weak but continued to fight their Pokémon out of pride. Eventually, Tracey managed to capture it in order to bring it to the [[Pokémon Center]] to be healed. Though Scyther later managed to rescue its former group from [[Team Rocket]], it left with Tracey and became his main battler. However, due to its age, Scyther often becomes tired quickly.


After its initial introduction to the rest of the group's Pokémon, Scyther briefly feuded with [[Ash's Charizard]] in ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]''. However, the two resolve their differences to work together to defeat Team Rocket.
While [[Nurse Joy]] was bandaging its wounds, it leered at Tracey through the window as if it was angry with him for helping.  Nurse Joy goes on to explain that because of the wounds it sustained, it must have been the leader of a {{p|Scyther}} swarm who lost its battle for leadership. Because it appeared elderly, she assumed that it lost to a younger, faster Scyther. Since it lost its leadership, it had to leave the swarm and live by itself. Tracey is pained that he could nothing to help Scyther feel better but Ash suggested that he help train Scyther to re-challenge the new leader when it gets better. Without warning, it starts to fly and bursts through the glass window but crashes to the ground. This does not deter it and it flies off leaving the others behind. It was assumed that Scyther wished to challenge the new leader immediately.  


Because it is elderly, Tracey's Scyther looks slightly different from other Scyther. It has what appears to be fur growing on the sides of its face while younger ones have spikes in the same place. Also its wings are nicked in some places, and it is missing its two top fangs.
It's soon discovered that Scyther heard the cries of its former swarm members who had been captured by [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] and it left the Pokémon Center in order to save them. While listening to Tracey's commands, Scyther is able to defeat every one of {{cat|Team Rocket's Pokémon}} single handily and sent the trio running for their lives. Aftewards, Scyther makes ammends with its replacement and happily goes with Tracey.


Scyther has rarely appeared since Tracey arrived in [[Pallet Town]]. However, it was the Pokémon that Tracey used in the battle against [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] when they stole all of the Poké Balls in the lab in ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]''. It also appeared in ''[[SS008|Oak-napped!]]'' where Tracey used it to battle Butch's {{p|Mightyena}}. However, its age got the better of it and it was unable to complete the battle. Tracey recalled it back to its Poké Ball before it could get hurt.
In ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', Tracey decideds to introduce all the Pokémon to Scyther to which all of them were afraid of. But they quickly warmed up to it seeing that {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} was not scared of it. But {{AP|Charizard}} had no interest and nearly hit Scyther with {{m|Flamethrower}}. This caused the two Pokémon to have a small rivalry between one another. But they were able to set aside their differences to alert their Trainers that Team Rocket was trying to steal their Pokémon. Scyther was also able to send Team Rocket blasting off with {{m|Skull Bash}}.
[[Image:ScytherPika.png|thumb|200px|[[Ash's Pikachu]] and Scyther]]
Tracey loaned Scyther and {{TP|Tracey|Marill}} to Misty in order to help fight a fire on [[Ascorbia Island]] while he went to find [[Captain Aidan]]'s [[Team Wartortle|Wartortle]] in ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War]]''. It assised by {{m|slash}}ing away rubble that fell from the burning building long enough for Team Wartortle to come and finish the job.
 
On [[EP116|the day]] Tracey decided to leave the group and become {{an|Professor Oak}}'s assistant, he used Scyther to help save Pikachu who was taken by Team Rocket by slashing open the case that he ha been trapped in. Once saved, Pikachu happily hopped up on Scyther's shoulder as a show of thanks.
 
Scyther has rarely appeared since Tracey arrived in [[Pallet Town]]. However, it was the Pokémon that Tracey used in the battle against [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] when they stole all of the [[Poké Ball]]s in the lab in ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]''. It also appeared in ''[[SS008|Oak-napped!]]'' where Tracey used it to battle Butch's {{p|Mightyena}}. However, its age got the better of it and it was unable to complete the battle. Tracey recalled it back to its Poké Ball before it could get hurt.
 
==Personality and characteristics==
Scyther has the attitude of a warrior and pride means everything to it. It will not back down from a battle even when the odds are stacked against it.  It is also extremely loyal to members of its swarm as it came to protect them even though it had been exiled from the swarm.  It has also been seen to have a gentle side as seen in ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'' when [[Misty's Togepi]] came to great it.
 
Undoubtedly, Scyther is the powerhouse of Tracey's team that is used solely for battling rather than Pokémon watching.  Though because it is elderly, it gets tired easily. Its age is also evident in the way it looks as it appears scruffier than younger Scyther. It would often use {{m|Swords Dance}} to blow away a {{m|Smog}} attack caused by [[James's Weezing]].


==Moves used==
==Moves used==

Revision as of 01:24, 31 May 2011

Tracey's Scyther
ケンジのストライク Kenji's Strike
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Tracey Scyther.png
Tracey's Scyther
Debuts in Tracey Gets Bugged
Caught at Murcott Island
Gender Unknown
Ability Unknown
Current location With Tracey
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This Pokémon has not evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Scyther Unshō Ishizuka Eric Stuart

Tracey's Scyther (Japanese: ケンジのストライク Kenji's Strike) was the only Pokémon caught by Tracey Sketchit while traveling with Ash and Misty in the Orange Islands.

History

File:Traceys Scyther injured.png
Scyther upon initial encounter

Scyther made its debut in Tracey Gets Bugged where the Pokémon watcher discovered it lying in a field on Murcott Island injured. Tracey attempted to help it by feeding it medicine but it only growled at him and then backed away; feeling threatened. Tracey then asked his Venonat to use Sleep Powder on the Mantis Pokémon. Scyther quickly went to sleep and Tracey captured it without struggle then headed off to the nearest Pokémon Center.

While Nurse Joy was bandaging its wounds, it leered at Tracey through the window as if it was angry with him for helping. Nurse Joy goes on to explain that because of the wounds it sustained, it must have been the leader of a Scyther swarm who lost its battle for leadership. Because it appeared elderly, she assumed that it lost to a younger, faster Scyther. Since it lost its leadership, it had to leave the swarm and live by itself. Tracey is pained that he could nothing to help Scyther feel better but Ash suggested that he help train Scyther to re-challenge the new leader when it gets better. Without warning, it starts to fly and bursts through the glass window but crashes to the ground. This does not deter it and it flies off leaving the others behind. It was assumed that Scyther wished to challenge the new leader immediately.

It's soon discovered that Scyther heard the cries of its former swarm members who had been captured by Team Rocket and it left the Pokémon Center in order to save them. While listening to Tracey's commands, Scyther is able to defeat every one of Team Rocket's Pokémon single handily and sent the trio running for their lives. Aftewards, Scyther makes ammends with its replacement and happily goes with Tracey.

In A Way Off Day Off, Tracey decideds to introduce all the Pokémon to Scyther to which all of them were afraid of. But they quickly warmed up to it seeing that Togepi was not scared of it. But Charizard had no interest and nearly hit Scyther with Flamethrower. This caused the two Pokémon to have a small rivalry between one another. But they were able to set aside their differences to alert their Trainers that Team Rocket was trying to steal their Pokémon. Scyther was also able to send Team Rocket blasting off with Skull Bash.

Tracey loaned Scyther and Marill to Misty in order to help fight a fire on Ascorbia Island while he went to find Captain Aidan's Wartortle in The Pokémon Water War. It assised by slashing away rubble that fell from the burning building long enough for Team Wartortle to come and finish the job.

On the day Tracey decided to leave the group and become Professor Oak's assistant, he used Scyther to help save Pikachu who was taken by Team Rocket by slashing open the case that he ha been trapped in. Once saved, Pikachu happily hopped up on Scyther's shoulder as a show of thanks.

Scyther has rarely appeared since Tracey arrived in Pallet Town. However, it was the Pokémon that Tracey used in the battle against Butch and Cassidy when they stole all of the Poké Balls in the lab in Showdown at the Oak Corral. It also appeared in Oak-napped! where Tracey used it to battle Butch's Mightyena. However, its age got the better of it and it was unable to complete the battle. Tracey recalled it back to its Poké Ball before it could get hurt.

Personality and characteristics

Scyther has the attitude of a warrior and pride means everything to it. It will not back down from a battle even when the odds are stacked against it. It is also extremely loyal to members of its swarm as it came to protect them even though it had been exiled from the swarm. It has also been seen to have a gentle side as seen in A Way Off Day Off when Misty's Togepi came to great it.

Undoubtedly, Scyther is the powerhouse of Tracey's team that is used solely for battling rather than Pokémon watching. Though because it is elderly, it gets tired easily. Its age is also evident in the way it looks as it appears scruffier than younger Scyther. It would often use Swords Dance to blow away a Smog attack caused by James's Weezing.

Moves used

File:Scyther Quick Attack.jpg
Using Quick Attack
Move First Used In
Swords Dance Tracey Gets Bugged
Double Team Tracey Gets Bugged
Slash  Tracey Gets Bugged
Skull Bash A Way Off Day Off
Quick Attack Showdown at the Oak Corral
Cut Showdown at the Oak Corral
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Trivia

  • All of Scyther's known moves are Template:Type2 moves.
  • Tracey's Scyther is the first Pokémon owned by a main character that used an HM move: Cut.

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Scyther.


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