Pokemon Legends Arceus Scyther | Locations, Moves, Stats

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Scyther

Mantis Pokémon

Hisuian Pokedex: #072

Pokemon Legends Arceus Scyther is a Bug and Flying Type Mantis Pokémon with a Medium Fast growth rate and a 1 Attack EV Yield. Scyther can be found with Swarm, Technician and Steadfast as an Ability; we recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 500 total combined Base Stats in PLA.

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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).

Scyther Stats
Rank	Stat	Value
F	HP	70
A	Attack	110
D	Defense	80
E	Special Attack	55
D	Special Defense	80
C	Speed	105
B	Total	500

Scyther Details
Scyther	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Liked Foods	Dazzling Honey Hearty Grains Plump Beans
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	25% Wood 15% Apricorn 15% Spoiled Apricorn
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug

Scyther Abilities
Abilities	Description
Ability 1	Swarm 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).
Ability 2	Technician Technician increases the power of moves - that are usually base power 60 or below - by 50%.
Hidden Ability	Steadfast Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.

How To Evolve Scyther in Pokemon Legends Arceus

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

Scyther Evolutions
Base Form		Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Scyther		trade holding Metal Coat →	Scizor
Scyther		Use Black Augurite →	Kleavor

Scyther Evolution Stat Changes
Evolutions	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
Scyther	500	70	110	55	80	80	105
Stat Change	+0	+0	+20	+0	+20	+0	+40
Scizor	500	70	130	55	100	80	65
Alternative Evolution
Scyther	500	70	110	55	80	80	105
Stat Change	+5	+0	+25	+10	+15	+5	+20
Kleavor	505	70	135	45	95	75	85

Alpha Scyther Locations

List of Locations you can find Alpha Scyther in PLA.

Alpha Scyther Map Locations in Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands Scyther Alpha Pokemon Locations
Lv.	Location	Description
42	Obsidian Fieldlands	Grandtree Arena

Where To Find Scyther Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus

List of Locations where you can find and catch Scyther in PLA.

Scyther has 2 spawn locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 45 - 53 Scizor, within the Heart's Crag location via Space-Time Distortions.

Obsidian Fieldlands Scyther Locations
Pokemon Spawns	Location	How To Catch
Scyther Lv. 13 - 16	Obsidian Fieldlands The Heartwood	On Land Very Common

Alabaster Icelands Scyther Locations
Pokemon Spawns	Location	How To Catch
Scyther Lv. 45 - 48	Alabaster Icelands Bonechill Wastes	Space-Time Distortions Rare
Scyther Lv. 45 - 48	Alabaster Icelands Heart's Crag	Space-Time Distortions Rare
Scizor Lv. 45 - 53	Alabaster Icelands Arena's Approach	Space-Time Distortions Very Common
Scizor Lv. 45 - 53	Alabaster Icelands Bonechill Wastes	Space-Time Distortions Very Common
Scizor Lv. 45 - 53	Alabaster Icelands Heart's Crag	Space-Time Distortions Very Common

Pokemon LA 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.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to use for Scyther Weaknesses

Scyther Type Weakness
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?

Scyther Weak Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Heatran
S	Tornadus
S	Thundurus
S	Enamorus
S	Enamorus Therian

What pokemon is Scyther Strong Against?

Scyther Strong Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Garchomp
S	Shaymin Land
A	Ursaluna
A	Tangrowth
A	Hisuian Decidueye

How To Complete Scyther Research Tasks in PLA


Research Task	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Task 4	Task 5
Number caught	1	2	4	10	15
Number defeated	1	2	4	10	15
Number of you've defeated with Rock-type moves	1	2	4	6	10
Times you have seen it use Air Slash	1	3	6	12	25
Times you have seen it use X-Scissor	1	3	6	12	25
Times you've seen it use an agile style move	1	3	8	20	40
Number of different forms you've obtained	2

Best Scyther Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Moveset for Scyther Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Scyther Best Moves
Level	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
43	Close Combat	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
34	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.
18	Air Slash	Special	112.5	95	20	May cause flinching.
11	Aerial Ace	Physical	90	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.

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 Bold

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Scyther Level Up Moves in PLA

List of Moves Scyther can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.

Scyther Level Up Moves
Level	Move	Description
1 (10)	Quick Attack	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
6 (15)	Silver Wind	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all stats of user at once.
11 (20)	Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
14 (24)	Double Hit	Power: 35 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
18 (28)	Air Slash	Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
25 (35)	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
34 (45)	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.
43 (54)	Close Combat	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.

Scyther Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Scyther can learn from the Move Shop.

Scyther Move Shop Moves
Move Shop	Description
False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Swift	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Ominous Wind	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Psycho Cut	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
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.
Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

Pokemon similar to Scyther based on

Bug Type

Similar Bug Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
B	Yanmega	515	86	76	116	86	56	95
B	Kleavor	505	70	135	45	95	75	85
B	Scyther	500	70	110	55	80	80	105
B	Scizor	500	70	130	55	100	80	65
B	Heracross	500	80	125	40	75	95	85

Pokemon similar to Scyther based on

Flying Type

Similar Flying Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
S	Landorus Therian	600	89	145	105	90	80	91
S	Shaymin Sky	600	100	103	120	75	75	127
S	Landorus	600	89	125	115	90	80	101
S	Enamorus	580	74	115	135	70	80	106
S	Enamorus Therian	580	74	115	135	110	100	46

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Last updated 8 months ago on May 31, 2022 by RankedBoost