122 #122 Mr. Mime #124 Jynx 124

Scyther Scyther #123 - Mantis Pokemon

Scyther
Hear Scyther's Cry
types BugFlying
gender 50.0% Male50.0% Female
height 5'11" 1.5 m
weight 123.5 lb. 56.0 kg
generation
National: #123 | Johto: #110

Family Family

Breeding

Egg Groups Steps to Hatch
Bug 6,375

123 Locations

Where to catch Scyther in Pokemon Red

AreaLevelsMethodRarity
Safari Zone (Middle)23Walking in tall grass or a cave4%
Safari Zone (Area 1, East)28Walking in tall grass or a cave1%

Where to catch Scyther in Pokemon Yellow

AreaLevelsMethodRarity
Safari Zone (Area 1, East)15Walking in tall grass or a cave1%
Safari Zone (Area 2, North)25Walking in tall grass or a cave4%

Moves Moves

Abilities

SwarmStrengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
TechnicianStrengthens moves of 60 base power or less to inflict 1.5× damage.

Level-up Moves

Lv.MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical4030100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
17LeerNormalNone--30100%Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
20Focus EnergyNormalNone--30--Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
24Double TeamNormalNone--15--Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
29SlashNormalPhysical7020100%Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
35Swords DanceNormalNone--30--Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
42AgilityPsychicNone--30--Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
50Wing AttackFlyingPhysical6035100%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

TMs/HMs

#MoveTypeClassPow.PPAcc.Effect
TM3Swords DanceNormalNone--30--Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
TM6ToxicPoisonNone--1090%Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM9Take DownNormalPhysical902085%User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
TM10Double-edgeNormalPhysical12015100%User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150590%User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM20RageNormalPhysical2020100%If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
TM31MimicNormalNone--10--Copies the target's last used move.
TM32Double TeamNormalNone--15--Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
TM34BideNormalPhysical110--User waits for 2-3 turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
TM39SwiftNormalSpecial6020--Never misses.
TM40Skull BashNormalPhysical10015100%Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
TM44RestPsychicNone--10--User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM50SubstituteNormalNone--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.
HM1CutNormalPhysical503095%Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Stats Stats

at level 100 Base Hindering (90%) Neutral (100%) Beneficial (110%)
HP70
Statbar
250 - 344250 - 344250 - 344
Attack110
Statbar
202 - 287225 - 319247 - 350
Defense80
Statbar
148 - 233165 - 259181 - 284
Sp. Attack55
Statbar
103 - 188115 - 209126 - 229
Sp. Defense80
Statbar
148 - 233165 - 259181 - 284
Speed105
Statbar
193 - 278215 - 309236 - 339
TOTAL 500
Statbar

Other Stats

Base Experience Max Experience Catch Rate Happiness EV Yields
187 1,000,000 45 70 Attack: 1 point

Damage Taken

Normal 1x
Fighting 0.25x
Flying 2x
Poison 1x
Ground 0x
Rock 4x
Bug 0.5x
Ghost 1x
Steel 1x
Fire 2x
Water 1x
Grass 0.25x
Electric 2x
Psychic 1x
Ice 2x
Dragon 1x
Dark 1x
Fairy 1x

Images Images

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Flavor Text Flavortext

Black 2The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
White 2
Black
White
DiamondIt is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja's.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGoldIt slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
SoulSilverWhen it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.
RubySCYTHER is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokemon's scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
Sapphire
Emerald
FireRedIt tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
LeafGreenWith ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.
GoldIt slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
SilverWhen it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective colors make it invisible.
CrystalIt's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.
RedWith ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
Blue
YellowLeaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.

Other Other

Name Etymology As in a scythe, a large blade
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