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Bugsy's Scyther ツクシのストライク Tsukushi's Strike

Bugsy's Scyther

Debuts in Gettin' the Bugs Out Caught at Unknown Gender Unknown Ability Technician* Current location With Bugsy

This Pokémon has not evolved.

Voice actor Japanese English As Scyther Katsuyuki Konishi Eric Stuart

Bugsy's Scyther (Japanese: ツクシのストライク Tsukushi's Strike) is Bugsy's main battling Pokémon in the games, anime, and manga.

In the anime

Ash's Cyndaquil coming down for an aerial attack on Scyther

Scyther's appeared in Gettin' the Bugs Out, where it was used in Bugsy's Gym battle against Ash. It first battled Ash's Pikachu, which it easily defeated with a powerful combination of Slash and Fury Cutter attacks after dodging Pikachu's Thunderbolt with Double Team.

It next faced off against Ash's Cyndaquil and used Double Team and Fury Cutter, which Cyndaquil dodged. Scyther used Double Team again while it used another Fury Cutter, this time faster than the other Fury Cutter, which Cyndaquil was still able to dodge. This got Cyndaquil fired up and Cyndaquil used Flamethrower, which removed Scyther's Double Team. The real Scyther deflected it by using Swords Dance and hit Cyndaquil. Bugsy mentioned that Scyther has a special way of deflecting Fire-type attacks by using Swords Dance. Bugsy told Scyther to use Fury Cutter and had it use Swords Dance when Cyndaquil was going to use Flamethrower. Ash came up with an idea and had Cyndaquil jump above Scyther and use Flamethrower while spinning, making Scyther unable to dodge and take damage. Cyndaquil was then able to finish Scyther off with a Tackle, winning Ash the match and earning himself the Hive Badge.

It reappeared in flashbacks in All That Glitters! and Why? Wynaut!.

Personality and characteristics

Little is known about Scyther due to how little it has been seen. It is known to be a powerful battler, being the powerhouse of Bugsy's team. It is quick, agile, and durable. It can use its Swords Dance attack to block powerful fire moves such as Flamethrower.

Moves used

Using Slash	Move First Used In Double Team Gettin' the Bugs Out Slash Gettin' the Bugs Out Fury Cutter Gettin' the Bugs Out Swords Dance Gettin' the Bugs Out
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the games

In the Generation II games, Bugsy uses a Scyther as his highest-leveled Pokémon. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Bugsy uses a Scyther in his first battle against the player. In his later battles, it has evolved into Scizor. Bugsy also uses a Scyther in Pokémon Stadium 2.

Scyther is absent in the Pokémon World Tournament of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, as Bugsy uses Scizor instead.

In the core series

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Types: Bug Flying Held item: None Scyther♂ Lv.16 Fury Cutter Bug   --       Quick Attack Normal   --       Leer Normal   --       Struggle Normal   --	Types: Bug Flying Ability: Technician Held item: Sitrus Berry Scyther♀ Lv.17 U-turn Bug Physical   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Focus Energy Normal Status   --

Pokémon Stadium series

Pokémon Stadium 2
Round 1	Round 2
Types: Bug Flying Held item: PRZCureBerry Scyther♂ Lv.50-100 Fury Cutter Bug   --       Slash Normal   --       Wing Attack Flying   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --	Types: Bug Flying Held item: King's Rock Scyther♂ Lv.50-100 Reversal Fighting   --       Hyper Beam Normal   --       Wing Attack Flying   --       Steel Wing Steel   --

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Bugsy (Masters) → Scyther

Bugsy forms a sync pair with Scyther in Pokémon Masters EX.

Sync Dex	Trainer		NDex	Pokémon		Type	Weakness	Role	Base Potential	Availability
#011		Bugsy	#0123		Scyther♂	Bug	Rock		★★★★☆☆EX	Sync Pair-Up Event

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Scyther in Pokémon Adventures

Scyther's only appearance was in Silly Scyther. Scyther was first used to battle Sabrina at the Pokémon League preliminary tournament. It managed to deal heavy damage to Sabrina's Mr. Mime with consecutive uses of Fury Cutter. Eventually Mr. Mime dodged a hit, which prompted Bugsy to switch to Heracross.

Moves used

Using Fury Cutter	Move First Used In Fury Cutter Silly Scyther
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Scyther in Pokémon Golden Boys

When Gold and Bugsy were having their Gym battle, Bugsy sent out Scyther while Gold sent out Bayleef. Despite Scyther having the type-advantage and Bayleef trying to get over being abandoned from its previous Trainer, Scyther ended up being defeated.

Moves used

Using Slash	Move First Used In Slash Get up Again, Bayleef
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Scyther in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Bugsy's Scyther debuted in The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!.

After the defeat of Metapod and Kakuna, Bugsy sent out Scyther in his battle against Red. Clefairy's rocky body caused Scyther's blade to crack. However, Clefairy had trouble controlling his rocky body, giving Scyther the advantage. However, the movement of the ground gave Clefairy some rolling power and defeated Scyther.

Later, in PMHGSS05, Bugsy sent out Scyther when Red had a rematch with him. Using Tyrogue, he was able to defeat Scyther.

Moves used

Related articles

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

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