123: Scyther

Essentials

Scyther

Abilities

Swarm: Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Technician: Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to inflict 1.5× damage.

Dream Ability

Steadfast: Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 123
Kanto: 123
Original Johto: 110
Extended Sinnoh: 195
Updated Johto: 111

Names

French: Insécateur
German: Sichlor
Chinese: 飛天螳螂
Korean: 스라크
Japanese: ストライク (sutoraiku)
Official Roomaji: Strike

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

6630 / 3570

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

187

2671 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Scyther	Scizor Trade, while holding a Metal Coat

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	70	58.6	313	344
Attack	110	87.3	288	319
Defense	80	67.4	228	259
Special Attack	55	35.8	178	209
Special Defense	80	69.1	228	259
Speed	105	91.5	278	309
Total	500	76.9

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 8/15/20

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.
: The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
: It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
: When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.

: The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Mantis
Color: Green
Cry
Habitat: grassland
Footprint
Shape: Lepidopterous

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

4'11.1"
1.5 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

560

123.5 lb
56.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Red

Yellow

FireRed

Diamond

Route 229

Platinum

Moves

Bug and Flying moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Scyther's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
					—	—	—	Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
17	17	—	—	—	—	—	—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
20	20	6	6	5	5	5	5	Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
24	24							Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
		12	11	9	9	9	9	Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
		18	16	13	13	13	13	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
		24	21	17	17	17	17	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		30	26	21	21	21	21	Wing Attack			35	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				25	25	25	25	Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
29	29	36	31	29	29	29	29	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
35	35	42	36					Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
42	42							Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
	50							Wing Attack			35	60	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				33	33	33	33	Razor Wind			10	80	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
		48	41	37	37	37	37	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
			46					Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
				41	41	41	41	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				45	45	45	45	Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				49	49	49	49	Double Hit			10	35	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
				53	53	53	53	Air Slash			20	75	95%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				57	57	57	57	Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
					61	61	61	Feint			10	50	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
								Baton Pass			40	—	—		Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.
								Bug Buzz			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
								Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
								Defog			15	—	—		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.
								Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
								Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns..
								Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
								Razor Wind			10	80	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
								Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
								Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
								Silver Wind			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
								Steel Wing			25	70	90%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Defense by one stage.
								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
								Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
								Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
								Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
								Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
								Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
								Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
								Knock Off			20	20	100%		Target drops its held item.
								Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
								Ominous Wind			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
								Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
								Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
								Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
								Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
								Tailwind			30	—	—		For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.
								Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
03	03							Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		02						Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		03						Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
09	09							Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10	10							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
		08						Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
		10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
		11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
		13						Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
20	20							Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
31	31							Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
							16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns..
		17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
		20						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
							20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
		21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
		27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
				31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
			40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
			42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
			43	43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		34						Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
		35						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
34	34							Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
39	39	39						Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
		43						Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
40	40							Skull Bash			15	100	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
		45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
							48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
		47	47	47	47	47		Steel Wing			25	70	90%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Defense by one stage.
				51	51	51		Roost			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
				54	54	54	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
				58	58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				62	62	62		Silver Wind			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
				68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
				75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
				78	78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
							76	Struggle Bug			20	30	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
		49						Fury Cutter			20	20	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
				81	81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				82	82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				83	83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
				89	89	89	89	U-turn			20	70	100%		User must switch out after attacking.
50	50			90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
							94	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				H5	H5			Defog			15	—	—		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.
			H6	H6	H6	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.