Scyther (#0123) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk110103–178202–350

Def8076–145148–284

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe10599–172193–339

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 105). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+172Max157No SP125Min112Scarf258Tailwind344

At max Speed, Scyther outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Electric2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 1.5× their power.
SteadfastHidden ability
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV DoublesNFENational DexNFE

18.84% of teams · rank #4 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Technician
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Electric

Dual Wingbeat
Close Combat
U-turn
Swords Dance

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players11.86%
Rated 1500+14.36%
Rated 1630+18.84%
Rated 1760+10.47%

Usage by month

Oct 202518.84%

Moves

Dual Wingbeat99.7%
Close Combat95.2%
U-turn53.3%
Swords Dance50.4%
Quick Attack33%
Trailblaze31.2%
Defog27.2%
Bug Bite7%
Substitute2.1%
Aerial Ace0.3%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots58.9%
Choice Band24%
Eviolite16.8%
Expert Belt0.1%
Metronome0.1%
Psychic Seed0.1%

Abilities

99.3%
0.7%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe69.6%
Adamant 8 HP / 252 Atk / 244 Spe10.7%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe6.3%
Adamant 76 HP / 216 Atk / 148 Def / 28 SpD / 36 Spe3%
Adamant 44 HP / 252 Atk / 192 Spe1.7%

Tera types

Electric35.9%
Fighting26.4%
Ground20.7%
Steel6.8%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0123ScytherBugFlying
1. Trade holding Metal Coat#0212ScizorBugSteel
2. Use Black Augurite#0900KleavorBugRock

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

4Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

8False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

12Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

16Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

20Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10

24SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

28Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

32AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

36Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

40X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

44Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 40

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 5

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggQuick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Mantis Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Kanto#123Original Johto#110Extended Sinnoh#195Updated Johto#111Mountain Kalos#136Original Alola#275Original Poni#090Updated Alola#365Updated Poni#112Let’s Go Kanto#123Isle of Armor#118Hisui#072Paldea#260Blueberry#019Lumiose#176

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.
Legends: Arceus
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.
Shield
As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree.
Sword
Some call it a ninja. Its movements— imperceptibly quick—are sufficient to cleave the air in two. It’s very popular in Alola.
Ultra Moon
Its two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating.
Ultra Sun
While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.
Moon
It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.
Sun
When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.
SoulSilver
The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.
Diamond · Pearl
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.
LeafGreen
It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
FireRed · X
Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.
Crystal
When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible.
Silver
It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
Gold · HeartGold · Y
Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese: ストライク
Japanese (romaji): Strike
Korean: 스라크
Chinese (Traditional): 飛天螳螂
Chinese (Simplified): 飞天螳螂
French: Insécateur
German: Sichlor
Spanish: Scyther
Italian: Scyther

Sprites

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 100
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60

Red 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas

Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38

Ultra Moon 1 area

Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Ultra Sun 1 area

Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Moon 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Sun 2 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 54–57

Y 1 area

Road 21Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in red flowers · Lv 27–52

X 1 area

Road 21Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in red flowers · Lv 27–52

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle 6FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 40

SoulSilver 1 area

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–28

HeartGold 1 area

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–28

Platinum 3 areas

Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 215Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22

Diamond 1 area

Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52

FireRed 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23

Yellow 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 30
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Red 3 areas

Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23