Scyther sprite

Scyther #123

BugFlying

Gen 1 · 1.5 m · 56 kg · BST 500

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.

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Base stats

Base stats
HP70
Attack110
Defense80
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def80
Speed105

Defensive matchups

×4
Rock
×2
FlyingFireElectricIce
×0.5
Bug
×0.25
FightingGrass
Immune (×0)
Ground

Evolution line

  1. Scyther spriteScyther
  2. Scizor spriteScizor evolves from Scyther (trade)
  3. Kleavor spriteKleavor evolves from Scyther (black-augurite)

Playable kit

Rank: Uncommon · Role: Blades

Passive: technician

Unlock challenge

  • Get 150,000 KOs in total. (goal 150000, counter kills)
MoveTypeClassPowerAcc.PP
Fury CutterBugPhysical409520
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60—20
Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515
X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

Abilities

  • Swarm — Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
  • Technician — Powers up weak moves so the Pokémon can deal more damage with them.
  • Steadfast (hidden) — The Pokémon's determination boosts its Speed stat every time it flinches.

Learnset

Lv.MoveTypeClassPowerAcc.PP
1LeerNormalStatus—10030
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030
4Fury CutterBugPhysical409520
8False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040
12Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035
16Double TeamNormalStatus——15
20Double HitNormalPhysical359010
24SlashNormalPhysical7010020
28Focus EnergyNormalStatus——30
32AgilityPsychicStatus——30
36Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515
40X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015
44Swords DanceNormalStatus——20