Scyther
ストライク Strike
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
1
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
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| Speed
0
| Exp.
187
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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.
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. It is said it could use its scythes like a ninja.
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
Scythers tend to act like lions, and if a challenger Scyther wins the the leader of the Scyther swarm, the original Scyther leader will part away, and the new challenger will take place as the new leader.
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
Major Appearances
Tracey captured an elderly Scyther in Tracey Gets Bugged. Even in its old age it is very aggressive, but for the same reasons, Tracey tries not to use it.
Other
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.
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.
Bugsy used a Scyther against Ash in Gettin' The Bugs Out. This Scyther was trained to block fire-type attacks by using Swords Dance as a fan. Ash discovered that this defensive strategy doesn't work if a fire-type move is used from above, which allowed his Cyndaquil to win in his Gym match.
Minor Appearances
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 also appeared in Tricks of the Trade.
A Pokémon Hunter had a Scyther and Houndoom which he had used to chase after Celebi in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
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 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness as a member of Team Razor Wind.
A Scyther was under the ownership of a girl in Tag, We're It! and was partnered with a man's Koffing against Dawn's Piplup and Conway's Slowking.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP042
| Scyther and Electabuzz
| Ash's Pokédex
| Scyther and Electabuzz are both rare Pokémon. They are able to distinguish colors and become enraged by the color red.
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| Original series entries continue below.
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| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP097
| Scyther
| Ash's Pokédex
| Scyther, the Mantis Pokémon. Its claws are sharp as swords, and it is a powerful flyer. This Pokémon is rarely seen by humans and almost never captured.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
In Pokémon Adventures, Scyther is the first Pokémon Blue 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 at two points on the Beach level. At the first point, the use of a pester ball will chase it out. (This also triggers a special Multiple Pikachu Photo opportunity.) The second point is 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 the player is to the white line on the log. Cutting anywhere above the log will cause the player 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.
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| Blue
| With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
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| Yellow
| Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.
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| Stadium
| Moves incredibly quickly and shreds its enemy with its razor-sharp scythes. On rare occasions, it flies with its wings.
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| II
| Gold
| It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
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| Silver
| When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible.
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| Crystal
| It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.
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| Stadium 2
| It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
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| LeafGreen
| With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.
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| Pearl
| It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.
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| Platinum
| The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
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| HeartGold
| It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
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| SoulSilver
| When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible.
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Game locations
In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 130 - 177
| 250 - 344
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| 103 - 178
| 202 - 350
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 54 - 117
| 103 - 229
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 99 - 172
| 193 - 339
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.
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Pokéthlon stats
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.
Special moves
TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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
Notes
( Flying )
Body size: 1
( Bug )
(Cut ×3)
For other sprites and images, please see Scyther images on Bulbagarden Archives.
