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Scyther is a bipedal, insectoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its body is primarily green and has a thin, cream-colored section between its head, thorax, and abdomen. Female Scyther have larger abdomens than male Scyther. Its reptilian head has two narrow, triangular eyes and three blunt horns extending from its forehead. Its arms end in large, white scythes, which it uses for both hunting and fighting. Two pairs of cream-colored wings extend from its back. While these wings do allow Scyther to fly, it rarely does so. Scyther's thighs have large, upward-pointing spikes. Its feet are tall and almost extends its thighs, rounded, and conical; each foot ends in three small, white claws on its front side. | Scyther is a bipedal, {{wp|insect|insectoid}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its body is primarily green and has a thin, cream-colored section between its head, thorax, and abdomen. Female Scyther have larger abdomens than male Scyther. Its reptilian head has two narrow, triangular eyes and three blunt horns extending from its forehead. Its arms end in large, white scythes, which it uses for both hunting and fighting. Two pairs of cream-colored wings extend from its back. While these wings do allow Scyther to fly, it rarely does so. Scyther's thighs have large, upward-pointing spikes. Its feet are tall and almost extends its thighs, rounded, and conical; each foot ends in three small, white claws on its front side. | ||
Scyther is an adept hunter that tears at its prey with its scythes. Thanks to its green coloration, it can camouflage itself well in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} and forests where it lives. Humans rarely encounter wild Scyther in these areas, however. Said to be like a ninja, Scyther can move so quickly that it cannot be followed, increasing the effectiveness of its scythes. It maintains the sharpness of its blades through battle as well as by cutting through hard objects, such as trees; it can cut down a massive tree with just a single slice. [[EP097|The anime]] has shown that wild Scyther form swarms with a single leader chosen through combat. When a challenger successfully defeats a current leader and replaced it, the defeated leader is exiled from the swarm. [[EP042|It has also been shown]] that Scyther becomes aggressive when faced with the color red. In [[Hisui]], when exposed to an [[Black Augurite]], Scyther can instead evolve into {{p|Kleavor}}. | Scyther is an adept hunter that tears at its prey with its scythes. Thanks to its green coloration, it can camouflage itself well in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grasslands}} and forests where it lives. Humans rarely encounter wild Scyther in these areas, however. Said to be like a ninja, Scyther can move so quickly that it cannot be followed, increasing the effectiveness of its scythes. It maintains the sharpness of its blades through battle as well as by cutting through hard objects, such as trees; it can cut down a massive tree with just a single slice. [[EP097|The anime]] has shown that wild Scyther form swarms with a single leader chosen through combat. When a challenger successfully defeats a current leader and replaced it, the defeated leader is exiled from the swarm. [[EP042|It has also been shown]] that Scyther becomes aggressive when faced with the color red. In [[Hisui]], when exposed to an [[Black Augurite]], Scyther can instead evolve into {{p|Kleavor}}. | ||
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{{main|Blue's Scyther}} | {{main|Blue's Scyther}} | ||
Scyther | {{main|Bugsy's Scyther}} | ||
Scyther debuted in ''[[PS012|Wake Up—You're Snorlax!]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Bug Catcher}} who took part in the bike race along {{rt|11|Kanto}}. | |||
A Scyther is the first Pokémon {{adv|Blue}} received | A Scyther is the [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] {{adv|Blue}} received. He first appeared in ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]''. He later evolved into Scizor. | ||
[[Bugsy]] used his Scyther in the [[Gym Leader]] tournament in ''[[PS158|Silly Scyther]]''. | |||
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A Scyther appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | A Scyther appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | ||
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A Scyther appeared in a fantasy in [[PSs1]]. | A Scyther appeared in a fantasy in [[PSs1]]. | ||
A Scyther appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''. | A Scyther appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''. | ||
A Scyther was the sparring partner of {{adv|X}}'s {{p|Pinsir}}, Rute, appearing in [[PS583]]. It had been drained of its life-force due to [[Team Flare]]'s use of the [[ultimate weapon]]. | |||
A Scyther was the sparring partner of {{adv|X}}'s {{p|Pinsir}}, Rute, in [[PS583]]. It | |||
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* Scyther cannot evolve into {{p|Scizor}} in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} before player | * Scyther cannot evolve into {{p|Scizor}} in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} before the player obtains the [[National Pokédex]] as its evolution will be interrupted. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
As indicated by its category, Scyther seems to be based on a {{wp|mantis}} | As indicated by its category, Scyther seems to be based on a {{wp|mantis}} — most closely resembling the {{wp|European mantis}} and the {{wp|Chinese mantis}} — with arms shaped like {{wp|scythe}}s. It also possesses some {{wp|reptile|reptilian}} characteristics (e.g. teeth, claws, bipedal stance) that give it similarities to {{wp|Dromaeosauridae|dromaeosaurid}} dinosaurs. As indicated in its Pokédex entries, it may also be based on a ninja. There are similarities to the kamikiri, a haircutting yokai with sharp claws and teeth that may look like an insect. | ||
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|fr=Insécateur|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|insecte|insect}}'' and ''{{tt|sécateur|pruning shears}}'' | |fr=Insécateur|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|insecte|insect}}'' and ''{{tt|sécateur|pruning shears}}'' | ||
|es=Scyther|esmeaning=Same as English name | |es=Scyther|esmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|de=Sichlor|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Sichel|sickle}}'' | |||
|it=Scyther|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Scyther|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=스라크 ''Srak''|komeaning=Corruption of ''strike'' | |ko=스라크 ''Srak''|komeaning=Corruption of ''strike'' | ||
|zh_cmn=飛天螳螂 / 飞天螳螂 ''Fēitiāntángláng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|飛天 / 飞天 ''fēitiān''|soaring}} and {{tt|螳螂 ''tángláng''|mantis}} | |||
|zh_yue=飛天螳螂 ''Fēitīntòhnglòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|飛天 ''fēitīn''|soaring}} and {{tt|螳螂 ''tòhnglòhng''|mantis}} | |zh_yue=飛天螳螂 ''Fēitīntòhnglòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|飛天 ''fēitīn''|soaring}} and {{tt|螳螂 ''tòhnglòhng''|mantis}} | ||
|hi=साइथेर ''Scyther''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | |hi=साइथेर ''Scyther''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Скайтер ''Skayter''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Скайтер ''Skayter''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Flying}} | {{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Bug|type2=Flying}} |
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Scyther (Japanese: ストライク Strike) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Scizor when traded while holding a Metal Coat (from Generations II to VII, Sword and Shield, and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl) or when exposed to a Metal Coat (Legends: Arceus).
In Hisui, it evolves into Kleavor when exposed to a Black Augurite.
Biology
Scyther is a bipedal, insectoid Pokémon. Its body is primarily green and has a thin, cream-colored section between its head, thorax, and abdomen. Female Scyther have larger abdomens than male Scyther. Its reptilian head has two narrow, triangular eyes and three blunt horns extending from its forehead. Its arms end in large, white scythes, which it uses for both hunting and fighting. Two pairs of cream-colored wings extend from its back. While these wings do allow Scyther to fly, it rarely does so. Scyther's thighs have large, upward-pointing spikes. Its feet are tall and almost extends its thighs, rounded, and conical; each foot ends in three small, white claws on its front side.
Scyther is an adept hunter that tears at its prey with its scythes. Thanks to its green coloration, it can camouflage itself well in the grasslands and forests where it lives. Humans rarely encounter wild Scyther in these areas, however. Said to be like a ninja, Scyther can move so quickly that it cannot be followed, increasing the effectiveness of its scythes. It maintains the sharpness of its blades through battle as well as by cutting through hard objects, such as trees; it can cut down a massive tree with just a single slice. The anime has shown that wild Scyther form swarms with a single leader chosen through combat. When a challenger successfully defeats a current leader and replaced it, the defeated leader is exiled from the swarm. It has also been shown that Scyther becomes aggressive when faced with the color red. In Hisui, when exposed to an Black Augurite, Scyther can instead evolve into Kleavor.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Tracey's Scyther
In Tracey Gets Bugged, Tracey caught an elderly Scyther after it resolved its conflict with the horde of Scyther it once led. Even in its old age, it is very aggressive, and as such, Tracey tries not to use it.
Bugsy's Scyther
In Gettin' The Bugs Out, Bugsy used a Scyther during his Gym battle against Ash. 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.
Goh's Scyther
In Working My Way Back to Mew!, Goh caught a Scyther. In Searching for Chivalry!, it evolved into a Scizor.
Other
In Showdown at Dark City, Yas's Scyther is the primary Pokémon of the Yas Gym. It was used during the feuds between the Kas and Yas Gyms of Dark City.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Corey's Scyther was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. In the original movie, when Team Rocket saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for an Alakazam. The Scyther clone reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.
In The Fourth Round Rumble, Jeanette Fisher used a Scyther during her battle against Ash during the Indigo Plateau Conference. It went up against Bulbasaur and was defeated despite the type disadvantage. It reappeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.
In Navel Maneuvers, Danny's Scyther helped his Machoke and Nidoqueen carve a sled during his second challenge against Ash. It later competed in the sled race alongside Danny's Electrode and Geodude. It reappeared in flashbacks in A Way Off Day Off and Hello, Pummelo!.
In Tracey Gets Bugged, multiple Scyther were living on Murcott Island, including Tracey's.
In the beginning of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, a Pokémon poacher used a Scyther and a Houndoom to chase a Celebi.
In Tag, We're It!, a girl's Scyther was partnered with Giant's Koffing. They went up against Dawn's Piplup and Conway's Slowking during the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness, a Scyther was part of Team Razor Wind, along with a Sandslash and Zangoose. The trio of clawed Pokémon were blasted out of the Wigglytuff Guild. They overheard that Team Poképals were assigned the task of traveling to the Labyrinth Cave to get a Gabite Scale for an ailing Shinx, and decided to attempt beating them to the item. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite defeated them easily. It reappeared alongside its team in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
In Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!, a Scyther umpired the Pokémon Base game that Ash and his classmates took part in at the Pokémon School.
Minor appearances
In a flashback in Bad To The Bone, Koga was revealed to have a Scyther that was defeated by Otoshi and his Marowak during a Gym battle, which allowed Otoshi to attain the Soul Badge.
A pink Scyther appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in In the Pink.
In Wired for Battle!, a Scyther was seen in Muramasa's dojo.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Scyther was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In The Bug Stops Here, multiple Scyther were available in the Bug-Catching Contest. Casey tried to catch one, but failed.
In Carrying On!, a sick Scyther was in Way Away Island's Pokémon Center.
In Ariados, Amigos, a Trainer's Scyther was at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy.
Multiple Scyther appeared in Mewtwo Returns.
A Scyther appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
In a flashback in Throwing in the Noctowl, a Scyther was defeated by Wings Alexander's then-Hoothoot.
A Scyther appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in the Extreme Pokémon Race.
A Scyther appeared in a flashback in Pop Goes The Sneasel.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Scyther to the underage students for use in lessons.
In Celebi and Joy!, a demolition crew employed a Scyther. After the demolition crew became a construction crew in the new timeline, its status was left unknown.
In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Scyther competed in the Ever Grande Conference.
In Reversing the Charges, a Scyther was defeated by an overcharged Elekid and was then found by Team Rocket.
In Curbing the Crimson Tide, Luna's Scyther, which eventually evolved into a Scizor, was seen in flashbacks.
In Mounting a Coordinator Assault!, a Coordinator's Scyther competed in the Performance Stage of the Jubilife Contest.
In Tag! We're It...!, a Trainer's Scyther participated in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.
A Scyther appeared in I Choose You!.
In The Long Vault Home!, a Scyther called a "strike" on Kiawe when he failed to catch a Stakataka at the Pokémon School.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a Scyther was at Old Shore Wharf.
In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a Scyther was part of Kricketina Kylie's Bug-type Pokémon collection, as shown in her Rotom Phone.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, Red used a Scyther in the Pokémon League. It went up against Bruno's Onix and Blue's Alakazam.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
A Pokémon hunter owned a Scyther in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Blue's Scyther
- Main article: Bugsy's Scyther
Scyther debuted in Wake Up—You're Snorlax!, under the ownership of a Bug Catcher who took part in the bike race along Route 11.
A Scyther is the first Pokémon Blue received. He first appeared in A Tale of Ninetales. He later evolved into Scizor.
Bugsy used his Scyther in the Gym Leader tournament in Silly Scyther.
A Scyther appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Scyther appeared in a fantasy in PSs1.
A Scyther appeared in a fantasy in Moving Past Milotic.
A Scyther was the sparring partner of X's Pinsir, Rute, appearing in PS583. It had been drained of its life-force due to Team Flare's use of the ultimate weapon.
Pokémon anime novelization series
Jet's Scyther appeared in Race to Danger.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
- Main article: Bugsy's Scyther
As in the games, Bugsy has a Scyther. It is Gold's opponent during his Gym challenge.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Scyther appeared in The Terrible Twins, Rin & Ran, under the ownership of Ran.
A Scyther appeared in Pokémon Cooking Contest!, under the ownership of Yuki.
A Scyther appeared in GDZ65.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Goh's Scyther
Goh caught a Scyther in Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!, just like he does in the anime.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Scyther appeared in Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious? as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.
Giovanni was seen with three Scyther in Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!. All of them were sent out to prevent anyone from winning the contest he hosted on TV.
- Main article: Bugsy's Scyther
Bugsy has a Scyther, which first appeared in The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
Garret of the Go-Rock Quads owns a Scyther, which first appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
Red is revealed to have caught a Scyther in Clefairy Has Been Abandoned?!.
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: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Scyther is one of the members of Team Razor Wind. The same Scyther returns at Super Mystery Dungeon.
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! SonicBoom Scyther | English | United States | 5 | February 28 to March 6, 2003 |
RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Scyther | Japanese | Japan | 10 | January 14 to 29, 2006 |
BW | Trade for Evolution! Scyther | Japanese | Japan | 30 | October 10 to November 28, 2010 |
XY | Christmas Scyther | All | Japan | 25 | December 21 to 26, 2013 |
XY | Happy New Year Scyther | All | South Korea | 25 | February 8 to 22, 2014 |
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Scyther is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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- Scyther cannot evolve into Scizor in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex as its evolution will be interrupted.
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Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Scyther's prototype name was "Stryke". This is a corruption of the word "strike", which is also its romanized Japanese name.
- Despite having different base stats, Scyther and its evolved forms all have a base stat total of 500. This makes Scyther the only pre-evolved Pokémon to have the same base stat total as its evolved forms.
- Scyther can be seen as a parallel to Pinsir. Both of them are Bug-type Generation I Pokémon, with base stat totals of 500 and originally no evolution family. Scyther is exclusive to Pokémon Red, FireRed, Diamond, and Let's Go, Pikachu!, while Pinsir is exclusive to Pokémon Blue, LeafGreen, Pearl, and Let's Go, Eevee!.
- In Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Scyther can learn Vacuum Wave by leveling up, but not via Move Tutor.
- Scyther is the only Pokémon with a split evolution who had both of its evolutions introduced after its debut.
Origin
As indicated by its category, Scyther seems to be based on a mantis — most closely resembling the European mantis and the Chinese mantis — with arms shaped like scythes. It also possesses some reptilian characteristics (e.g. teeth, claws, bipedal stance) that give it similarities to dromaeosaurid dinosaurs. As indicated in its Pokédex entries, it may also be based on a ninja. There are similarities to the kamikiri, a haircutting yokai with sharp claws and teeth that may look like an insect.
Name origin
Scyther may be a combination of scythe and the suffix -er (something that does an action).
Strike is literally strike.
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