Pokemon Legends Arceus Scyther is a Bug and 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.
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).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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F | HP | 70 |
A | Attack | 110 |
D | Defense | 80 |
E | Special Attack | 55 |
D | Special Defense | 80 |
C | Speed | 105 |
B | Total | 500 |
Scyther | Detail |
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Best Nature | Adamant ↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Special Attack |
Liked Foods | |
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 | ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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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).
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | ||
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Scyther ![]() | trade holding Metal Coat![]() → | Scizor ![]() | ||
Scyther ![]() | Use Black Augurite![]() → | Kleavor ![]() |
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() 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.

Lv. | Location | Description |
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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.


Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Scyther Lv. 13 - 16 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Scyther Lv. 45 - 48 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Scyther Lv. 45 - 48 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Scizor Lv. 45 - 53 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Scizor Lv. 45 - 53 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Scizor Lv. 45 - 53 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |

Pokemon LA Scyther Weakness
Scyther is a Bug and Type pokemon. This will cause Scyther to take More Damage from , Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Ground, Fighting, Grass Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | ![]() |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Scyther Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Scyther Strong Against?
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How To Complete Scyther Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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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.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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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. |
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.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (10) | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. | |
6 (15) | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() May raise all stats of user at once. | |
11 (20) | Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. | |
14 (24) | Power: 35 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() Hits twice in one turn. | |
18 (28) | Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
25 (35) | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Sharply raises user's Attack. | |
34 (45) | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 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. | |
43 (54) | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense. |
Scyther Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Scyther can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP. | |
Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. | |
Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. | |
Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() May raise all user's stats at once. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Increases critical hit ratio. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() High critical hit ratio. | |
Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 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. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | 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 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | 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 |







































