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No. 0123 · Generation I · Kanto

Scyther

The Mantis Pokémon

TL;DR. Scyther is a bug/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 500. With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.

Bug Flying

With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.

Height1.5 m

Weight56.0 kg

AbilitiesSwarm, Technician

HiddenSteadfast

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70

Attack 110

Defense 80

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 80

Speed 105

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 37th among Bug-types.

110 base Attack, Scyther's strongest stat, ranking 31st of 188 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Scyther on Daily Pokémon

Scyther was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Jul 19, 2026

Pokémon GO

Scyther in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Scyther reaches 2,706 CP at level 40 and 3,096 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack218

GO Defense170

GO Stamina172

Max CP (L40)2,706

Max CP (L50)3,060

Best buddy (L51)3,096

Raid catch CP 1,472–1,546 (L20). Weather boosted 1,841–1,933 (L25).

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Competitive

Scyther in competitive play.

Scyther is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #494 in the Great League.

Swords Dance

Swords Dance / Dual Wingbeat / Close Combat / Trailblaze

ItemEviolite
AbilityTechnician
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraElectric, Grass, Fighting

Offensive Pivot

U-turn / Dual Wingbeat / Close Combat / Swords Dance

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityTechnician
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraElectric, Steel, Fighting

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #494 77.3 score

Ultra League #447 75.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Scyther.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Scyther, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Scyther?

Scyther is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Scyther weak to?

Scyther takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying.

What is Scyther resistant to?

Scyther is immune to Ground. It also resists Bug, Grass, Fighting.

How does Scyther evolve?

Scyther evolves into Scizor (Trade holding Metal Coat) or Kleavor (Use Black Augurite).

What generation is Scyther from?

Scyther was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0123.

What are Scyther's base stats?

Scyther has HP 70, Attack 110, Defense 80, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 80, and Speed 105. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Scyther's abilities?

Scyther can have the abilities Swarm, Technician, plus the Hidden Ability Steadfast.

Is Scyther legendary or mythical?

No. Scyther is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Scyther's best stat?

Scyther's highest base stat is Attack at 110, which ranks 31st of 188 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Scyther good?

Scyther has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 37th among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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