Scyther (Pokémon)
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Scyther (Japanese: ストライク Strike) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon.
It evolves into Scizor when traded holding a Metal Coat.
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Biology
Physiology
Scyther resembles a green, human-sized praying mantis. Its feet have three toes each. Scyther has large, blade-like forearms. It has a pair of cream-colored wings. Its head resembles the head of a reptile as opposed to an insect's head.
Gender differences
A female has a bigger abdomen.
Special abilities
Scyther's blade-like forearms have the power to slice through logs with a single blow. Scyther is also gifted with tremendous speed and can fly on very rare occasions.
Unlike most unevolved Pokémon, Scyther can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. This is likely because it is already a large Pokémon, and was at one time the final (and only) stage in its evolutionary line.
Behavior
Habitat
Scyther are often rare Pokémon, appearing only in secluded forests. Some have been imported to Kanto to live in its Safari Zone.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Scyther first appeared in Showdown at Dark City. It was one of the Pokémon used during the feuds between the Kas and Yas Gyms of Dark Town. It is the Yas Gym's primary Pokémon.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Scyther owned by Corey was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. When Team Rocket saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for an Alakazam. The Scyther clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns.
A Scyther appeared during the Indigo League in The Fourth Round Rumble, under the ownership of Jeanette Fisher. Ash's Bulbasaur battled the Scyther, and despite the type disadvantage, Bulbasaur came out the winner.
A Scyther has also been used by the Gym Leader of Navel Island, Danny. It was seen helping Danny's Machoke and Nidoqueen carve Danny's sled and later competed in the sled race alongside Danny's Electrode and Geodude.
Tracey captured an elderly Scyther in Tracey Gets Bugged.
Bugsy used a Scyther against Ash in Gettin' The Bugs Out.
A Scyther also appeared in Tricks of the Trade.
A Pokémon Hunter had a Scyther and Houndoom which he had used to chase after Celebi in Pokémon 4Ever.
Scyther was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.
Luna from Curbing the Crimson Tide had a Scyther that eventually evolved into a Scizor.
Scyther appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness as a member of Team Razor Wind.
A Scyther was under the ownership of a girl in the in Tag, We're It! and was partnered with a man's Koffing against Dawn's Piplup and Conway's Slowking.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In Pokémon Special, Scyther is the first Pokémon Green received. It has since evolved into Scizor.
Bugsy is seen with a Scyther in the Gym Leader faceoff.
In the TCG
- Main article: Scyther (TCG)
In the TFG
One Scyther figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Snap: A Scyther appears close to the end of the Beach level.
- Pokémon Stadium 2: Scyther stars in a mini-game alongside Pinsir called "Clear Cut Challenge." Each player chops a falling log for each round of the game. The score for each player is determined by how close you are to the white line on the log. Cutting anywhere above the log will cause you to lose points.
- Pokémon Ranger: Garret uses two Scyther to back up his Scizor.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2: Scyther is one of the members of Team Razor Wind.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| I | Red | With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one. |
| Blue | With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one. | |
| Yellow | Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja. | |
| Stadium | Moves incredibly quickly and shreds its enemy with its razor-sharp scythes. On rare occasions, it flies with its wings. | |
| II | Gold | It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track. |
| Silver | When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible. | |
| Crystal | It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down. | |
| Stadium 2 | It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track. | |
| III | Ruby | Scyther is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokémon's scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke. |
| Sapphire | Scyther is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokémon's scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke. | |
| Emerald | Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke. | |
| FireRed | It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly. | |
| LeafGreen | With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one. | |
| IV | Diamond | It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's. |
| Pearl | It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's. | |
| Platinum | The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Area | |
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| I | Red | Blue | Unlimited | Celadon Game Corner and Safari Zone (Red only) |
| Yellow | Rare | Safari Zone | ||
| II | Gold | Silver | Rare | National Park (during Bug Catching Contest) |
| Crystal | Rare | National Park (during Bug Catching Contest) | ||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Emerald | None | Trade | ||
| FireRed | LeafGreen | Unlimited | Celadon Game Corner and Safari Zone (FireRed only) | |
| Colosseum | None | Trade | ||
| XD | One | Citadark Isle (Shadow) | ||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Uncommon | Route 229 (Diamond only) |
| Platinum | Rare | Route 215 | ||
| Pal Park | Field | |||
In side games
| Game | Location |
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| Pokémon Snap | Beach |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 7 Secret Storage 14 Endless Level 15 Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team | Sinister Woods (8F-11F) Pitfall Valley (13F-18F) Joyous Tower (15F-19F) Remains Island (B13-B19) |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness | Mystifying Forest (B1-B13) Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) Midnight Forest (B1-21) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Lyra Forest |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Almia Castle Altru Building |
Held items
| Game | Items |
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| Gold, Silver, and Crystal | Bitter Berry (trade from Generation I) |
Base stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Scyther is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Moves in Italics aren't STAB for Scyther, but are for some/all evolutions.
By leveling up
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Special moves
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| Shadow moves | Level 40+ | Purified moves | ||
| Shadow Mist | Shadow | 
| Morning Sun | Normal |
| Shadow Rush | Shadow | Razor Wind | Normal | |
| -- | Silver Wind | Bug | ||
| -- | Slash | Normal | ||
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
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| Acquisition: Catch | 
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| Rarity: Common |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: 10% | Friend Area: Overgrown Forest |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | My scythes are honed to ultimate sharpness! | |
| 26%-50% HP | Careful now. See, my HP's down to half. | |
| 1%-25% HP | I'm on the brink... My scythes have grown dull... | |
| Level Up | I leveled! My scythes grew sharper, too! | |
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| Group: Bug | Loops: 3 | Minimum Experience: 78 |
Poké Assist:  ( Flying )
| Field Move:  (Cut ×3)
| Maximum Experience: 105 |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness | ||
 Body size: 1
| Recruit Rate: 8.2% | IQ Group: D |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | ||
| Group: Bug | Poké Assist:  ( Bug )
| Field Move:  (Cut ×3)
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Evolution
| Unevolved | → Trade holding Metal Coat | First evolution | ||
| Scyther Bug Flying |  Scizor Bug Steel | |||
Sprites
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For other sprites and images, please see Scyther images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Scyther's prototype name was "Stryke," a corruption of the word "strike."
- Of the first generation Bug Pokémon, Scyther ties with Venomoth for highest HP, ties with Butterfree, Beedrill and Parasect for highest Special Defense and has the highest Speed.
- Despite having different base stats, Scyther and its evolution, Scizor, have the same base stat total: 500.
- Scyther, according to the anime episode Showdown in Dark City, hates the color red, while its evolved form is completely red.
Origin
It draws much inspiration from a praying mantis. However, its face is more similar to dinosaurs, dragons, or various reptiles.
Name origin
Scyther's name is a reference to the scythe-like blades on its forearms. Its Japanese name may just be a reference to its deadly bladed strikes.
In other languages
- German: Sichlor - From sichel (sickle or scythe).
- French: Insecateur - From insecte (insect) and secateur (shears or clippers).
- Korean: 스라크 Seurakeu
Related articles
External links
- Fury Cutter, the fanlisting for Scyther
Notes
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