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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
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
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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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Scyther first appeared on April 2, 2019, during Bug Out 2019.
- Scyther
- Shadow
- Scizor by encounter; Mega Scizor
- Kleavor
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 1 to Jul 15, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 to Jul 15, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| May 27 to Jun 3, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 17 to Mar 24, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 10 to Apr 18, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 15 to Feb 24, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 11 to Dec 15, 2023 | 3-star | Adamant Time |
Competitive
Scyther in competitive play.
Scyther is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #584 in the Great League.
NU
Swords Dance
Swords Dance / Dual Wingbeat / Close Combat / Trailblaze
Offensive Pivot
U-turn / Dual Wingbeat / Close Combat / Swords Dance
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #584 73.8 score
Ultra League #439 74 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Scyther as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Scyther is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
4× Devastating
Rock
2× Weak to
Fire Electric Ice
½× Resists
Bug
¼× Strongly resists
Grass Fighting
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison
Scyther vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 188 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Scyther | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 64 | +6 |
| Attack | 110 | 73 | +37 |
| Defense | 80 | 68 | +12 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 64 | -9 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 66 | +14 |
| Speed | 105 | 72 | +33 |
| Total | 500 | 407 | +93 |
Game appearances
Scyther appears in 40 games.
Every mainline release where Scyther is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Scyther.
Every main-series game Scyther is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Four, Area Six
- WildNorth Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake, Socarrat Trail
- WildSouth Province: Area Four (Normal Type)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★, 5★)
- WildSavanna Biome, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildRouge District: Wild Zone 13 (night)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Bug-type & Steel-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildTraining Lowlands (The Isle of Armor)
- WildTraining Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- WildRoute 229
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern
- Shining PearlTrade
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood, Grandtree Arena (additional (Alpha) nearby), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: near Primeval Grotto
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Plains, Poké Pelago (Only begin appearing after the player becomes Champion)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Plains
- Let's Go, Pikachu!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 14 and 15
- Let's Go, Eevee!Trade
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 21
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VEvent onlyTransfer only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- DiamondObtainable
- WildRoute 229
- PearlTrade
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 210 and 215
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRedObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
- LeafGreenTrade
- Event
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildNational Park (Bug-Catching Contest) (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
- BlueTrade
- YellowObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; and FireRed. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Scyther appears in 40 episodes.
From EP042 (1998-04-30) through HZ062 (2024-08-23).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Scyther partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Scyther partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Scyther in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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