Scyther
Scyther
Mantis Pokémon
As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree.
Scyther is No. 0123 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug and Flying-type Mantis Pokémon. As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Scyther first belongs to Generation I. Scyther does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Swarm, Technician and Steadfast, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Scyther at a glance
- Type
- BUG
- Weak to
- ROCK4×FIRE2×ELECTRIC2×ICE2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 110
- Abilities
- Swarm, Technician, Steadfast (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Scizor — Trade · holding Metal Coat
Kleavor — Use Item · Black Augurite
- Height
- 1.5 m
- Weight
- 56.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Scyther is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Bug / Flying typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
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 pro tective colors make it invisible.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 1 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 6 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | — | — |
| 12 | Pursuit | DARK | 40 | 100 |
| 18 | False Swipe | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 24 | Agility | PSYCHIC | — | — |
| 30 | Wing Attack | 60 | 100 | |
| 36 | Slash | NORMAL | 70 | 100 |
| 42 | Swords Dance | NORMAL | — | — |
| 48 | Double Team | NORMAL | — | — |