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'''Scyther''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ストライク''' ''Strike'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].
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It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Scizor}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} while holding a [[Metal Coat]].
'''Scyther''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ストライク''' ''Strike'') is a dual-type {{2t|Bug|Flying}} Pokémon.


It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Scizor}} when [[trade]]d holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Metal Coat}}.
In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], it evolves into {{p|Kleavor}} when exposed to a [[Black Augurite]].
 
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]] for more details.)


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
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, rounded, and conical, almost extending to its thighs; each foot ends in three small, white claws on its front side.
Scyther resembles a primarily green, human-sized praying mantis with accents of cream coloration. It has large, blade-like forearms and a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with two or more pairs of wings|pair of cream-colored wings}}. Its head is reptilian rather than insect-like in shape, with three small points, and its feet possess three claws.


====Gender differences====
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, although it cannot penetrate {{p|Tarountula}}'s elastic threads. [[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 replaces 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.
The female of the species have slightly larger abdomens.


===Special abilities===
===Evolution===
Scyther's blade-like forearms have the power to {{m|Slash|slice}} through logs with a single blow. Scyther is also gifted with tremendous speed and is a strong flyer, but very rarely flies. It is said it could use its scythes like a ninja. Scyther is one of a small number of Pokémon still capable of evolution that are able to use {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.  
Scyther evolves into {{p|Scizor}}.


===Behavior===
In [[Hisui]], it evolves into {{p|Kleavor}}.
Scyther are very intelligent, but tend to be quiet and reclusive in the wild. They tend to act like lions, and if a challenger Scyther wins a battle against the leader of the Scyther swarm, the original Scyther leader will depart, and the challenger will take place as the new leader. When confronted by a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, they will react very aggressively to defend themselves, but when trained, Scyther can be among the most loyal Pokémon on any Trainer's team and hate to give up.


In ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', it was revealed that Scyther and {{p|Electabuzz}} despise the color red, however, other Scyther seen in the anime have not been as aggressive when confronted by the color, such as [[Tracey's Scyther]].
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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===Habitat===
==In the anime==
[[File:Grassland.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon}}]]
===Main series===
Scyther are often rare Pokémon that prefer an open grassland so they can live with other packs of Scyther. However, they have been known to take residence in secluded forests. Although rare, they are usually imported to live in [[Safari Zone]]s and [[National Park|similar reserves]], though populations have been recorded in [[Sinnoh]] and the [[Battle Zone]].
[[File:Roy hometown Scyther.png|250px|thumb|Scyther in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Tracey's Scyther]]=====
In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', {{Tracey}} {{pkmn2|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.


===Diet===
=====[[Bugsy's Scyther]]=====
Scyther has been known to use its scythes to slash its prey.
In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', [[Bugsy]] used a Scyther during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}. This Scyther was trained to block {{Type|Fire}} attacks by using {{m|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 {{AP|Cyndaquil}} to win in his Gym match.
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==In the anime==
=====[[Goh's Scyther]]=====
[[File:Jeanette Scyther.png|220px|thumb|Scyther in the anime]]
In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a Scyther. In ''[[JN056|Searching for Chivalry!]]'', it evolved into a Scizor by being transferred through a [[trade machine]] while holding a [[Metal Coat]] received from [[Wikstrom]].
===Major appearances===
 
====[[Tracey's Scyther]]====
=====Other=====
{{Tracey}} captured an elderly Scyther in ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]''. Even in its old age it is very aggressive, but for the same reasons, Tracey tries not to use it.
In ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', [[Yas]]'s Scyther is the primary Pokémon of the {{DL|Gym|Yas Gym}}. It was used during the feuds between the {{DL|Gym|Kas Gym|Kas}} and Yas Gyms of [[Dark City]].
 
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', [[Corey]]'s Scyther was captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. In the original {{pkmn|movie}}, when {{TRT}} saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for an {{p|Alakazam}}. The Scyther clone reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
 
In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', [[Jeanette Fisher]] used a Scyther during her battle against {{Ash}} during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. It went up against {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and was defeated despite the type disadvantage. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''.
 
In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', [[Danny]]'s Scyther helped his {{p|Machoke}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} carve a sled during his second challenge against Ash. It later competed in the sled race alongside Danny's {{p|Electrode}} and {{p|Geodude}}. It reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'' and ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.


====Other====
In ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'', multiple Scyther were living on [[Murcott Island]], including {{OP|Tracey|Scyther}}.
Scyther first appeared in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''. It was one of the Pokémon used during the feuds between the {{DL|Gym|Kas Gym|Kas}} and {{DL|Gym|Yas Gym}}s of [[Dark City]]. It is the Yas Gym's primary Pokémon.


A Scyther has also been used by the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Navel Island]], [[Danny]] in ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]''. It was seen helping Danny's {{p|Machoke}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} carve Danny's sled and later competed in the sled race alongside Danny's {{p|Electrode}} and {{p|Geodude}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'' and in another flashback in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
In the beginning of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a {{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04}} used a Scyther and a {{p|Houndoom}} to chase a {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}.


[[Bugsy]] used a Scyther against {{Ash}} in ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]''. This Scyther was trained to block {{Type|Fire}} attacks by using {{m|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 {{AP|Cyndaquil|Quilava}} to win in his Gym match.
In ''[[DP050|Tag, We're It!]]'', a girl's Scyther was partnered with {{OBP|Giant|DP050}}'s {{p|Koffing}}. They went up against [[Dawn's Piplup]] and [[Conway]]'s {{p|Slowking}} during the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]].


In ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'', Scyther was a member of Team Razor Wind, along with {{p|Sandslash}} and {{p|Zangoose}}. The trio of clawed Pokémon were first seen being blasted out of the [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]]. Team Razor Wind overheard that [[Team Poképals]] were assigned with the task of traveling to the [[Labyrinth Cave]] to get a [[Gabite Scale]] for an ailing {{p|Shinx}}, and decided to attempt beating [[Team Poképals]]. Unfortunately for Team Razor Wind, Gabite beat them up. It reappeared alongside its team in ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'', a Scyther was part of Team Razor Wind, along with a {{p|Sandslash}} and {{p|Zangoose}}. The trio of clawed Pokémon were blasted out of the [[Wigglytuff's Guild|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 {{p|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]]''.


===Minor appearances===
In ''[[SM028|Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!]]'', a Scyther umpired the [[Baseball|Pokémon Base]] game that Ash and {{ashcl}} took part in at the [[Pokémon School]].
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Scyther owned by [[Corey]] was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by {{an|Mewtwo}}. When {{TRT}} saw this Pokémon being cloned, it was mistaken for an {{p|Alakazam}}. The Scyther clone was seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.


A Scyther appeared during the [[Indigo League]] in ''[[EP077|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. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP078|the following episode]] and in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''.
====Minor appearances====
In a flashback in ''[[EP073|Bad To The Bone]]'', [[Koga]] was revealed to have a Scyther that was defeated by [[Otoshi]] and his {{p|Marowak}} during a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, which allowed Otoshi to attain the {{badge|Soul}}.


A {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Scyther appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''.
A {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Pokémon|pink}} Scyther appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''.


A Scyther was seen in a dojo in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''.
In ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'', a Scyther was seen in [[Muramasa]]'s dojo.
 
In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Scyther was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].


A Scyther also appeared in ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''.
In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', multiple Scyther were available in the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. {{an|Casey}} tried to catch one, but failed.


{{an|Casey}} failed to catch a Scyther in ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'' during the [[Bug-Catching Contest]].
In ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]'', a sick Scyther was in [[Way Away Island]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].


A Scyther was one of the sick Pokémon in a [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[EP164|Carrying On!]]''.
In ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]'', a Trainer's Scyther was at the [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]].


A Scyther belonging to a Trainer appeared at the [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]] in ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]''.
Multiple Scyther appeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.


A Pokémon Hunter had a Scyther and {{p|Houndoom}} which he had used to chase after {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.
A Scyther appeared in the opening intro of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.


A Scyther was one of the Pokémon defeated by [[Wings Alexander]]'s then {{p|Hoothoot}} as seen in his flashback in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]''.
In a flashback in ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]'', a Scyther was defeated by [[Wings Alexander]]'s then-{{p|Hoothoot}}.


In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', a Trainer with a Scyther was seen practicing and participating in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].
A Scyther appeared in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', under the ownership of a participant in the [[Extreme Pokémon Race]].


A Scyther appeared in the opening of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''.
A Scyther appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''.


A Scyther was one of the Pokémon that fought in a battle as seen in a flashback in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]''.
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Scyther to the underage students for use in lessons.


Scyther was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.
In ''[[HS13|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.


A Scyther was also owned by a demolition crew (which was changed into a construction crew due to [[Ritchie]] changing the past) in ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]''.
In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', a Trainer's Scyther competed in the [[Ever Grande Conference]].


[[Luna]] from ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide]]'' had a Scyther that eventually evolved into a {{p|Scizor}}.
In ''[[AG154|Reversing the Charges]]'', a Scyther was defeated by an overcharged {{p|Elekid}} and was then found by Team Rocket.


A Scyther was under the ownership of a girl in ''[[DP050|Tag, We're It!]]'' and was partnered with a man's {{p|Koffing}} against [[Dawn's Piplup]] and [[Conway]]'s {{p|Slowking}}.
In ''[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide]]'', [[Luna]]'s Scyther, which eventually evolved into a {{p|Scizor}}, was seen in flashbacks.


===Pokédex entries===
In ''[[DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Scyther competed in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{ci|Jubilife}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', a Trainer's Scyther participated in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]].
 
A Scyther appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM085|The Long Vault Home!]]'', a Scyther called a "strike" on {{an|Kiawe}} when he failed to catch a {{p|Stakataka}} at the Pokémon School.
 
In ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a Scyther was at [[Old Shore Wharf]].
 
In ''[[JN033|Trade, Borrow, and Steal!]]'', a Scyther was part of [[Kricketina Kylie]]'s Bug-type Pokémon collection, as shown in her [[Rotom Phone]].
 
A Scyther appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.
 
Two Scyther appeared in ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]''. They reappeared in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', where they helped repair the damage to the [[Brave Olivine]].
 
A Scyther appeared in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP042|Scyther and Electabuzz|Ash's Pokédex|Scyther and {{p|Electabuzz}} are both rare Pokémon. They are able to distinguish colors and become enraged by the color {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|red}}.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP042|Scyther and Electabuzz|Ash's Pokédex|Scyther and {{p|Electabuzz}} are both rare Pokémon. They are able to distinguish colors and become enraged by the color red.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|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.}}
{{Animedexbody|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.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP097|Swords Dance|Ash's Pokédex|Swords Dance, Scyther's special attack. Scyther spins furiously to focus its energy and increase its attack power.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP097|Swords Dance|Ash's Pokédex|Swords Dance, Scyther's special attack. Scyther spins furiously to focus its energy and increase its [[Stat#Attack|attack power]].}}
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{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN006|Scyther|Goh's Rotom Phone|Scyther, the Mantis Pokémon. A {{t|Bug}} and {{t|Flying}} type. The twin scythes on Scyther's forearms can slice through logs in one stroke.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Scyther PO.png|thumb|250px|Scyther in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} used a Scyther in the [[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]]. It went up against [[Bruno's Onix]] and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}'s {{p|Alakazam}}.
{{-}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Bugsy Scyther Golden Boys.png|200px|thumb|[[Bugsy]] and his Scyther, as seen in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
[[File:Bugsy Scyther Golden Boys.png|200px|thumb|Scyther in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Blue Scyther.png|200px|thumb|left|Scyther in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Blue's Scizor}}
===Movie adaptations===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Scyther is the first Pokémon {{adv|Blue}} received. It has since evolved into Scizor.  
A Pokémon hunter owned a Scyther in ''{{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter}}''.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Blue's 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 [[List of characters' first 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]]''.
 
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 a fantasy in [[PSs1]].
 
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|Scizor Defends]]''. 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|Bugsy's Scyther}}
As in the {{pkmn|games}}, [[Bugsy]] has a Scyther. It is {{GnB|Gold}}'s opponent during his Gym challenge.
 
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Scyther appeared in ''[[GDZ11|The Terrible Twins, Rin & Ran]]'', under the ownership of [[Rin and Ran|Ran]].
 
A Scyther appeared in ''[[GDZ14|Pokémon Cooking Contest!]]'', under the ownership of {{GDZ|Yuki}}.
 
A Scyther appeared in [[GDZ65]].


[[Bugsy]] is seen with a Scyther in the [[Gym Leader]] faceoff.
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
{{main|Goh's Scyther}}
[[Goh]] caught a Scyther in ''[[JNM03|Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!]]'', just like he does in the anime.


===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Like in the games, [[Bugsy]] has a Scyther. It was {{GnB|Gold}}'s opponent during his Gym challenge.
A Scyther appeared in ''[[PM027|Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?]]'' as one of the participants of a curry cooking competition.


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} was seen with three Scyther in ''[[PM028|Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!]]''. All of them were sent out to prevent anyone from winning the contest he hosted on TV.
A Scyther is seen with {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} during the curry cooking competition that went on in ''[[PM027|Curry Showdown! Which is the Most Delicious?]]''.


{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} is seen with three Scyther in ''[[PM028|Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!]]''. Each of them were sent out to prevent anyone from winning the contest he hosted on TV.
{{main|Bugsy's Scyther}}
[[Bugsy]] has a Scyther, which first appeared in ''[[PM079|The Hardest Insect Pokémon Wins?!]]''.


===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} is shown to have caught a Scyther in ''[[PMRS60|Clefairy Has Been Abandoned?!]]''.
Garret of the [[Go-Rock Quads]] owns a Scyther, which first appeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]''.
 
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} is revealed to have caught a Scyther in ''[[PMRS60|Clefairy Has Been Abandoned?!]]''.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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* {{g|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.
* {{g|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.
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Scyther stars in a mini-game alongside {{p|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.
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Scyther stars in a mini-game alongside {{p|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.
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}: [[Go-Rock Quads|Garret]] uses two Scyther to back up his {{p|Scizor}}.
* {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|video game}}: [[Go-Rock Quads|Garret]] uses two Scyther to back up his {{p|Scizor}}.
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: Scyther is one of the members of Team Razor Wind.
* {{g|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.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=123}}
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{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.}}
|redbluedex=With ninja-like {{m|agility}} and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.}}
|yellowdex=Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Moves incredibly quickly and shreds its enemy with its razor-sharp scythes. On rare occasions, it flies with its wings.}}
|stadiumdex=Moves incredibly quickly and shreds its enemy with its razor-sharp scythes. On rare occasions, it flies with its wings.
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|golddex=It {{m|slash}}es through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
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|silverdex=When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible.
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=110}}
|crystaldex=It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.}}
|stadium2dex=It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible.}}
|rsdex=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.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.}}
|emeralddex=Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.}}
|firereddex=It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
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|leafgreendex=With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
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|dpdex=It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=123}}
|platinumdex=The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|heartgolddex=It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.}}
|soulsilverdex=When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.}}
|bwdex=The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.}}
|b2w2dex=The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=195|label1={{gameIcon|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto|num2=111}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=136|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=275|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=365|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=123}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Its two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Some call it a ninja. Its movements— imperceptibly quick—are sufficient to cleave the air in two. It's very popular in Alola.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=118|label1=Isle of Armor|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=072}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=If you come across an area in a forest where a lot of the trees have been cut down, what you've found is a Scyther's territory.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=The large, wickedly sharp scythes on its forearms are truly fearsome weapons. Prey’s attempts to flee are unfailingly thwarted by this Pokémon's nimble motions.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=260|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=19}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Scyther USUM.png|x200px]]
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|Scyther in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|SM}}</span>
|Scyther in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/7|USUM}}</span>
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|style="border:2px solid #{{bug color light}}; background:#{{bug color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Scyther SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{bug color light}}; background:#{{bug color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Scyther SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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|Scyther in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|Scyther in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! SonicBoom Scyther|English|United States|5|February 28 to March 6, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)#SonicBoom Scyther}}
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===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
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|type=bug
type2=flying|
|type2=flying
HP=    70 |
|HP=    70
Attack=110 |
|Attack=110
Defense=80 |
|Defense=80
SpAtk=  55 |
|SpAtk=  55
SpDef=  80 |
|SpDef=  80
Special=55 |
|Special=55
Speed= 105 }}
|Speed= 105}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=bug|
|type1=bug
type2=flying|
|type2=flying
Normal=  100 |
|Normal=  100
Flying=  200 |
|Flying=  200
Fighting= 25 |
|Fighting= 25
Ground=    0 |
|Ground=    0
Rock=    400 |
|Rock=    400
Bug=      50 |
|Bug=      50
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ghost=  100 |
|Ghost=  100
Steel=  100 |
|Steel=  100
 
|Fire=    200
Fire=    200 |
|Water=  100
Water=  100 |
|Grass=    25
Grass=    25 |
|Electric=200
Electric=200 |
|Psychic= 100
Psychic= 100 |
|Ice=    200
Ice=    200 |
|Dragon=  100
Dragon=  100 |
|Dark=    100
Dark=    100 |
|Fairy=100
notes=yes|
|notes=yes
flying=ironballiv|
|flying=ironballiv
newground=½|
|newground=½
gen1bug=yes|
|gen1bug=yes
oldpoison=2|}}
|oldpoison=2}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Scyther|Bug|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Scyther|Bug|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status||100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Double Team|Normal|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/level5|17|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|35|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|20|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|||30}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Agility|Psychic|Status|||30}}
{{learnlist/level5|33|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Scyther|Bug|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|35|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|53|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|61|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Scyther|Bug|Flying|5|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Scyther|Bug|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Scyther|Bug|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM015|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60||20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM76|Struggle Bug|Bug|Special|30|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|||30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—||20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM89|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—||20}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Scyther|Bug|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical||100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM182|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Scyther|Bug|Flying|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Scyther|Bug|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|283|Surskit}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|545|Scolipede}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0214|Heracross}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical||100|20|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}<br>{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}<br>{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Swadloon}}{{MSP|542|Leavanny}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}{{MSP|595|Joltik}}<br>{{MSP|596|Galvantula}}{{MSP|616|Shelmet}}{{MSP|617|Accelgor}}{{MSP|636|Larvesta}}{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10|Cute|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0873|Frosmoth}}|Defog|Flying|Status|||15|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0917|Tarountula}}{{MSP/H|0918|Spidops}}{{MSP/H|0919|Nymble}}{{MSP/H|0920|Lokix}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}<br>{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}<br>{{MSP|291|Ninjask}}{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}|Defog|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||‡}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0402|Kricketune}}{{MSP/H|0469|Yanmega}}{{MSP/H|0472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|540|Sewaddle}}{{MSP|541|Swadloon}}{{MSP|542|Leavanny}}{{MSP|588|Karrablast}}{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|||15|grid=5}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|402|Kricketune}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15|Beauty|3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Scyther|Bug|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|214|Heracross}}{{MSP|589|Escavalier}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|012|Butterfree}}{{MSP|049|Venomoth}}{{MSP|165|Ledyba}}{{MSP|166|Ledian}}{{MSP|267|Beautifly}}{{MSP|269|Dustox}}<br>{{MSP|284|Masquerain}}{{MSP|414|Mothim}}{{MSP|637|Volcarona}}|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|123|Scyther}}{{MSP|212|Scizor}}{{MSP|193|Yanma}}{{MSP|469|Yanmega}}{{MSP|207|Gligar}}{{MSP|472|Gliscor}}<br>{{MSP|329|Vibrava}}{{MSP|330|Flygon}}|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|||‡|''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}
 
===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Scyther|bug|flying|5|1}}
 
====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|123|40|Shadow Mist|Shadow Rush|--|--|Morning Sun|Normal|Razor Wind|Normal|Silver Wind|Bug|Slash|Normal|xd|bug|flying}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Bug|type2=Flying}}
type=bug |
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=123|acquisition=Catch}}
type2=flying |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=123|rarity=Common}}
ndex=123 |
|-
pinball=Catch |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=123
Trozei=yes |
|body=1
rarity=Common |
|rate=10
Dungeon=yes |
|area=Overgrown Forest
body=1 |
|P1=My scythes are honed to ultimate sharpness!
rate=10 |
|P2=Careful now. See, my HP's down to half.
area=Overgrown Forest |
|P3=I'm on the brink... My scythes have grown dull...
P1=My scythes are honed to ultimate sharpness! |
|PL=I leveled! My scythes grew sharper, too!
P2=Careful now. See, my HP's down to half. |
P3=I'm on the brink... My scythes have grown dull... |
PL=I leveled! My scythes grew sharper, too! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Bug |
assist=Flying |
fieldpower=3 |
field=Cut |
loop=3 |
MinEXP=78 |
MaxEXP=105 |
browser=Scyther slashes while hopping about. Its scythes can destroy a Metal Fence. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=D |
rumble=yes |
rumbleattack=4 |
rumbledefense=3 |
rumblespeed=4|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=4 |
rumble2defense=3 |
rumble2speed=4 |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Bug |
assist2=Bug |
field2power=3 |
field2=Cut |
browser2=It attacks by slashing with both arms while jumping around. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Bug |
assist3=Bug |
field3=Cut |
field3power=2 |
browser3=It leaps around quickly while it attacks with cutting slashes. |
Pad=Scyther investigates the [[Meadow Zone]] looking for tough Pokémon! His specialty is {{DL|Attractions|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}. |
Pad2=He says he likes battles and wants to go to the [[Crag Area]]. He means it, but he also likes the laid-back atmosphere in the [[Arbor Area]]. |
Park2strong=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]] |
Park2weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]] |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=4 |
ConquestSpd=4 |
ConquestDef=3 |
ConquestHP=3 |
ConquestRange=3 |
ConquestMove={{m|Fury Cutter}} |
ConquestAbility1=Swarm |
ConquestAbility2=Parry |
ConquestAbility3=Vanguard |
ConquestEvo=Evolves into {{p|Scizor}} when holding a {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Metal Coat}} and after defeating a warrior |
ConquestLink=Shigezane, Munenori, Kamanosuke
}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=123
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=123
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Kabutops}}
|recruitment=Raise the {{DL|Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Expedition Rank}} to Diamond
|P1=I'm Scyther of {{DL|Team#Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky|Team Razor Wind}}! My sharp scythes pave the way!
|P2=My scythes are getting dull...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Flying
|fieldpower=3
|field=Cut
|loop=3
|MinEXP=78
|MaxEXP=105
|num=043
|browser=Scyther slashes while hopping about. Its scythes can destroy a Metal Fence.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Bug
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=3
|num=216
|browser=It attacks by slashing with both arms while jumping around.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Bug
|group=Bug
|assist=Bug
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|past=NA
|num=222
|browser=It leaps around quickly while it attacks with cutting slashes.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Bug
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Bug
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=123 f
|walk=1.57
|hp=53
|attack=79
|defense=55
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=123
|Pad=Scyther investigates the [[Meadow Zone]] looking for tough Pokémon! His specialty is {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=123
|strong=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He says he likes battles and wants to go to the [[Crag Area]]. He means it, but he also likes the laid-back atmosphere in the [[Arbor Area]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=123
|HP=3
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Fury Cutter
|ability1=Swarm
|ability2=Parry
|ability3=Vanguard
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Scizor}} after knocking out a [[Warrior]]'s Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment, while its own Warrior is equipped with a [[Metal Coat]]
|link=[[Kamanosuke]], [[Munenori]], and [[Shigezane]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=123
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Bug|ndex=123|num=138
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Swarm
|skilldesc=Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
|swapper=L-Boost
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=123
|hatch=5&nbsp;km{{tt|*|10&nbsp;km Eggs obtained prior to February 8, 2017 can hatch into Scyther}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Scyther
|evocandy=50 + {{bag/GO|Metal Coat}}1
|stamina=172
|attack=218
|defense=170
|fast={{m|Fury Cutter}}, {{m|Air Slash}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Steel Wing}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Night Slash}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Bug Buzz}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}
===Evolution data===
Scyther [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Scizor}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} while holding a [[Metal Coat]]. Scyther cannot evolve into Scizor in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} before the player obtains the [[National Pokédex]], as its evolution will be interrupted. Scyther also cannot evolve into Scizor in {{LGPE}}, as Scizor is not present in those games. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Scyther evolves into Scizor when exposed to a Metal Coat.


===Evolution===
In [[Hisui]], Scyther evolves into {{p|Kleavor}} when exposed to a [[Black Augurite]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|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.
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|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 evolution, {{p|Scizor}}, both have a base stat total of 500. This makes Scyther the only pre-evolutionary form that has the same base stat total as its evolution.
* 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.
* According to the anime episode ''[[EP042|Showdown in Dark City]]'', Scyther hates the color red, the main color of {{p|Scizor|its evolved form}}.
* Scyther can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Pinsir}}. Both of them are {{type|Bug}} {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}, with base stat totals of 500 and originally no evolution family. Scyther is exclusive to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond]], and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!]], while Pinsir is exclusive to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl]], and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* Scyther's National Dex number is the whole number portion of its weight in pounds. It is one of only two Pokémon with this distinction; the other is {{p|Slowpoke}}.
* In {{game|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Scyther can learn {{m|Vacuum Wave}} by leveling up, but not via [[Move Tutor]].
* Before [[Generation III]], Scyther could not learn any {{type|Bug}} moves by level up.
* Scyther is the only Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|split evolution]] to have had both of its evolutions introduced after its debut.
* Scyther can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Pinsir}}. Both of them are {{type|Bug}} {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}. Scyther is exclusive to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] and [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond]], while Pinsir is exclusive to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Blue]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LeafGreen]] and [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pearl]].
* Scyther's evolution into Kleavor is programmed into [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. However, the method is disabled, preventing the Pokémon from evolving. It shares this trait with {{p|Ursaring}} and {{p|Stantler}}. Scyther is programmed to evolve into Kleavor through usage of a Black Augurite (which is unobtainable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet).


===Origin===
===Origin===
Scyther draws much inspiration from a {{wp|praying mantis}}. However, its face is more similar to {{wp|dinosaur}}s, {{wp|dragon}}s, or various reptiles.  
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. head, 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 {{wp|Kamikiri (haircutting)|kamikiri}}, a haircutting yokai with sharp claws and teeth that may look like an insect.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Scyther is a reference to the scythe-like blades on its forearms.  
Scyther may be a combination of ''scythe'' and the suffix ''-er'' (something that does an action).


Strike may be a reference to its deadly bladed strikes.
Strike is literally ''strike''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ja=ストライク ''Strike''|jameaning=Simply the English word ''strike''.
|ja=ストライク ''Strike''|jameaning=From ''strike''
|fr=Insecateur|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|insecte|insect}}'' and ''{{tt|sécateur|shears of clippers}}''
|fr=Insécateur|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|insecte|insect}}'' and ''{{tt|sécateur|pruning shears}}''
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|it=Scyther|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Scyther|itmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Sichlor|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Sichel|sickle}}''
|ko=스라크 ''Srak''|komeaning=Corruption of ''strike''
|ko=스라크 ''Seurakeu''|komeaning=
|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=Means "Flying mantis"
|zh_yue=飛天螳螂 ''Fēitīntòhnglòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|飛天 ''fēitīn''|soaring}} and {{tt|螳螂 ''tòhnglòhng''|mantis}}
|zh_cmn=飛天螳螂 / 飞天螳螂 ''Fēitiāntángláng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Means "Flying mantis"}}
|hi=स्ट्राइकीट ''Strikeet''|himeaning=From ''strike'' or {{tt|ストライク ''Strike''|Japanese name of Scyther}} and {{tt|कीट ''keet''|insect}}
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==Related articles==
==See also==
* [[Tracey's Scyther]]
* [[Tracey's Scyther]]
* [[Blue's Scyther]]
* [[Bugsy's Scyther]]
* [[Goh's Scyther]]
* [[Scizor (UNITE)]]


==External links==
==External links==
* {{wp|Scyther|Article on Wikipedia}}


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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.

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it evolves into Kleavor when exposed to a Black Augurite.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)

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, rounded, and conical, almost extending to its thighs; 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, although it cannot penetrate Tarountula's elastic threads. 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 replaces it, the defeated leader is exiled from the swarm. It has also been shown that Scyther becomes aggressive when faced with the color red.

Evolution

Scyther evolves into Scizor.

In Hisui, it evolves into Kleavor.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Scyther
Unevolved
Scyther
 Bug  Flying 

Scizor
First evolution
Scizor
 Bug  Steel 

Kleavor
First evolution
Kleavor
 Bug  Rock 

In the anime

Main series

Scyther in the anime

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 by being transferred through a trade machine while holding a Metal Coat received from Wikstrom.

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.

A Scyther appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Two Scyther appeared in The Treasure After the Storm!. They reappeared in Found You, Fuecoco!, where they helped repair the damage to the Brave Olivine.

A Scyther appeared in The Ancient Poké Ball.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
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.
Episode Subject Source Entry
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.
EP097 Swords Dance Ash's Pokédex Swords Dance, Scyther's special attack. Scyther spins furiously to focus its energy and increase its attack power.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN006 Scyther Goh's Rotom Phone Scyther, the Mantis Pokémon. A Bug and Flying type. The twin scythes on Scyther's forearms can slice through logs in one stroke.

Pokémon Origins

Scyther in 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 Scizor Defends. 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.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#123
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
Blue
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.
Generation II Johto
#110
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.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#123
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
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
 Pt : #195
Johto
#111
Diamond It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.
Pearl
Platinum The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
HeartGold It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
SoulSilver When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
White
Black 2 The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #136
Hoenn
#—
X It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
Y It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #275
Alola
 US  UM : #365
Kanto
#123
Sun It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.
Moon While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.
Ultra Sun Its two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating.
Ultra Moon Some call it a ninja. Its movements— imperceptibly quick—are sufficient to cleave the air in two. It's very popular in Alola.
Let's Go Pikachu Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
Isle of Armor #118
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#072
Sword As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree.
Shield If you come across an area in a forest where a lot of the trees have been cut down, what you've found is a Scyther's territory.
Brilliant Diamond It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus The large, wickedly sharp scythes on its forearms are truly fearsome weapons. Prey’s attempts to flee are unfailingly thwarted by this Pokémon's nimble motions.
Generation IX Paldea
#260
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#19
Scarlet It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
Violet The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.


Pokédex Image Scyther SM.png Pokédex Image Scyther USUM.png
Scyther in the Alola PokédexSM Scyther in the Alola PokédexUSUM
Pokédex Image Scyther SV.png Pokédex Image Scyther SV Blueberry.png
Scyther in the Paldea Pokédex Scyther in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red
Safari Zone
Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner)
Blue
Trade
Blue (Japan)
Safari Zone
Yellow
Safari Zone
Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner)
Generation II
Gold Silver
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Crystal
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Trade, Event
FireRed
Safari Zone
Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner)
LeafGreen
Trade, Event
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond
Route 229
Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Routes 210 and 215
HeartGold SoulSilver
National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer, Event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
Route 21
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Poni Plains, Poké Pelago*
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Poni Plains
Let's Go Pikachu
Routes 14 and 15
Let's Go Eevee
Trade
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.2.0+
Expansion Pass
Training Lowlands
Training Lowlands (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond
Route 229
Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood, Grandtree Arena (additional Alpha icon.png nearby), massive mass outbreaks
Coronet Highlands: near Primeval Grotto
Alabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Four, Area Six
North Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake, Socarrat Trail
South Province: Area Four (Normal Tera Type)
Tera Raid Battles (4★, 5★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Savanna Biome, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Beach
Pinball
Red Field: Safari Zone
Blue Field: Celadon City
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Secret Storage 7, Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 15, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Sinister Woods (8F-11F), Pitfall Valley (13F-18F), Joyous Tower (15F-19F), Remains Island (B13-B19)
Ranger
Lyra Forest
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Midnight Forest (B1F-21F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
MD Sky
Mystifying Forest (B1F-B13F), Midnight Forest (B1F-21F), Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
Ranger: SoA
Almia Castle, Altru Building
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode A & S, Advanced Mode B & A)
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone
Ranger: GS
Rand's House
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Forest: World Axle - B1F
PokéPark 2
Arbor Area
Conquest
Chrysalia, Avia
Rumble U
Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 1
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (Center Boss, Back)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Pinsir Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Sinister Woods (7F-12F), Pitfall Valley (13F-18F), Joyous Tower (15F-19F), Purity Forest (16F-18F)
Fainted Pokémon: Mt. Steel
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Silbern Museum: Stage 94
Masters EX
Scottie/Bettie & ScytherEgg
Sync Pair-Up event: Bugsy & Scyther


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
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

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Bitter Berry Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Wood Wood (25%)
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M (100%)
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
Total:
500
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Stamina
2/2 ★★
Jump
4/5 ★★★★
Total
15/20 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
044 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20
088 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40
1212 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
1616 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
2020 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10
2424 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
2828 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
3232 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
3636 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
4040 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15
4444 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scyther
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Scyther
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM014Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM015Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM021Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM040Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM057Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM060Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM065Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM088Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM105Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM113Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM132Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 40
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM162Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM167Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM182Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM184Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30
TM185Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM197Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM219Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scyther
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Scyther
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
HeracrossTarountulaSpidops
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Frosmoth
Defog Flying Status —% 15
YanmegaTarountulaSpidopsNymbleLokix
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
KricketuneYanmegaGliscor
Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15
Mirror Herb*
Quick Guard Fighting Status —% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Scyther
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scyther
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Scyther
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Bounce Rocket's Scyther ex (EX Team Rocket Returns 102)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin123.png Pinani123.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani123.png
Rarity: Common
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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 123.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 123.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Raise the Expedition Rank to Diamond
Connected to: Oddish, Kabutops
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I'm Scyther of Team Razor Wind! My sharp scythes pave the way!
Low HP (< 50%) My scythes are getting dull...
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist: Flying PA.png
Flying
Field move: Cut fm.pngCut fm.pngCut fm.png
(Cut ×3)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 78 Max. exp.: 105
Browser entry R-043
Scyther slashes while hopping about. Its scythes can destroy a Metal Fence.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist: Bug PA.png
Bug
Field move: Cut 3 field move.png
(Cut ×3)
Browser entry R-216
It attacks by slashing with both arms while jumping around.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Bug
Poké Assist:
(present)
Bug Assist.png
Bug
Field move:
(present)
Cut 2 field move.png
(Cut ×2)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-222
It leaps around quickly while it attacks with cutting slashes.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush123 fBody.png Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 53
Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW123.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Scyther investigates the Meadow Zone looking for tough Pokémon! His specialty is Bulbasaur's Daring Dash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2123.png Strong: Pikachu icon.pngTepig icon.png Weak: Snivy icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He says he likes battles and wants to go to the Crag Area. He means it, but he also likes the laid-back atmosphere in the Arbor Area.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP123.png HP: ★★★ Move: Fury Cutter
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Swarm
Ability 2: Parry
Ability 3: Vanguard
Defense: ★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves into Scizor after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment, while its own Warrior is equipped with a Metal Coat
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kamanosuke, Munenori, and Shigezane
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Bug
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT123.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Bug
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 140 Raise Max Level.png 20

#138
Shuffle123.png

Swarm
Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): L-Boost


Pokémon GO
GO123.png Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 218 Base Defense: 170
Egg Distance: 5 km* Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: Scyther Candy 50 + Metal Coat1
Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter, Air Slash*, Steel Wing
Charged Attacks: Night Slash, X-Scissor, Aerial Ace*, Trailblaze*, Bug Buzz, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

Scyther evolves into Scizor when traded while holding a Metal Coat. Scyther cannot evolve into Scizor in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted. Scyther also cannot evolve into Scizor in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Scizor is not present in those games. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Scyther evolves into Scizor when exposed to a Metal Coat.

In Hisui, Scyther evolves into Kleavor when exposed to a Black Augurite.

Scyther
Unevolved
Scyther
 Bug  Flying 
Link Trade icon SV.png + Metal Coat
Trade
holding Metal Coat
Scizor
First evolution
Scizor
 Bug  Steel 
Black Augurite + Hisui Ribbon IX.png
Black Augurite
in Hisui
Kleavor
First evolution
Kleavor
 Bug  Rock 

Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 123.png Spr b g1 123.png Spr 1b 123.png Spr b g1 123.png Spr 1y 123.png Spr b g1 123.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 123.png Spr b 2g 123.png Spr 2s 123.png Spr b 2s 123.png Spr 2c 123.png Spr b 2c 123.png
Spr 2g 123 s.png Spr b 2g 123 s.png Spr 2s 123 s.png Spr b 2s 123 s.png Spr 2c 123 s.png Spr b 2c 123 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 123.png Spr b 3r 123.png Spr 3e 123.png Spr b 3e 123.png Spr 3f 123.png Spr b 3f 123.png
Spr 3r 123 s.png Spr b 3r 123 s.png Spr 3e 123 s.png Spr b 3e 123 s.png Spr 3f 123 s.png Spr b 3f 123 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Spr 7p 123 m.png
Spr 7p 123 m s.png
Spr 7p 123 f.png
Spr 7p 123 f s.png
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Male
Shiny Male
Female
Shiny Female
Cross-Generation
HOME
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
123MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Scyther images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

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. head, 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.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ストライク Strike From strike
France Flag.png French Insécateur From insecte and sécateur
Spain Flag.png Spanish Scyther Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Sichlor From Sichel
Italy Flag.png Italian Scyther Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 스라크 Srak Corruption of strike
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 飛天螳螂 / 飞天螳螂 Fēitiāntángláng From 飛天 / 飞天 fēitiān and 螳螂 tángláng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 飛天螳螂 Fēitīntòhnglòhng From 飛天 fēitīn and 螳螂 tòhnglòhng


See also

External links

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