Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Scyther

Scyther

Mantis Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Scyther is a Bug and Flying Type Mantis Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Scyther can be found with Swarm, Technician and Steadfast as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 500 combined Base Stats.

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Scyther Stats & Abilities
Scyther Evolutions
Scyther Locations
Scyther Weakness
Scyther Best Moves
Scyther Level Up Moves
Scyther TM Moves
Scyther Egg Moves
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Scyther Stats and Abilities

Based on Scyther Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Scyther Highest IV Stat is Attack 110 and the Lowest being Special Attack 55.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
B	Attack	110	202	350
E	Defense	80	148	284
E	Special Attack	55	103	229
E	Special Defense	80	148	284
C	Speed	105	193	339
B	Total	500


Scyther	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	1 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug
Egg Cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)


Abilities	Description
Swarm Ability 1	Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Technician Ability 2	Technician increases the power of moves - that are usually base power 60 or below - by 50%.
Steadfast Hidden Ability	Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.

How To Evolve Scyther in BDSP

Scyther can evolve into Kleavor Use Black Augurite or Scizor (trade holding Metal Coat).


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Scyther	trade holding Metal Coat →	Scizor

Where To Find Scyther in BDSP

Scyther has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 229	100 - 20%	Scyther Lv. 52
Sunlit Cavern	National	Scyther Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	Start	Scyther Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	Start	Scyther Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	Start	Scyther Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	Start	Scyther Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Scyther Weakness

Scyther is a Bug and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Scyther to take More Damage from Flying, Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Ground, Fighting, Grass Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Rock
2.0x More Damage	Flying Fire Electric Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Bug
0.25x Less Damage	Fighting Grass
Immune to Damage	Ground

What pokemon is Scyther Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Tyranitar

What pokemon is Scyther Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Garchomp
A	Swampert
A	Tangrowth

Best Moves Scyther in BDSP

Best Moveset for Scyther Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
40	X-Scissor	Physical	120	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
36	Air Slash	Special	112.5	95	20	May cause flinching.
24	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.
12	Wing Attack	Physical	90	100	35

Best Moveset for Scyther TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM62	Bug Buzz	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM81	X-Scissor	Physical	120	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Scyther Lv Up Moves

Scyther TM Moves

Scyther Egg Moves

Scyther Level Up Moves

List of Moves Scyther can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Quick Attack	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
4	Fury Cutter	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Power increases each turn.
8	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
12	Wing Attack	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
16	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
20	Double Hit	Power: 35 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
24	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
28	Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
32	Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
36	Air Slash	Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
40	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
44	Laser Focus	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status User's next attack is guaranteed to result in a critical hit.
48	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.

Scyther TM Moves

List of Moves Scyther can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM47	Steel Wing	Power: 70 Acc: 90 PP: 25 Physical May raise user's Defense.
TM51	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM62	Bug Buzz	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM81	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM89	U-turn	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM97	Defog	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Scyther Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Scyther can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Night Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Feint	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
Quick Guard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.
Baton Pass	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
Reversal	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.

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