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Pokemon Sword and Shield Scyther

Pokemon Sword and Shield Scyther is a Bug and Flying Type Mantis Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Fire, Electric, Ice, Rock type moves. You can find and catch Scyther in Training Lowlands with a 5% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Scyther are 70 HP, 110 Attack, 55 SP Attack, 80 Defense, 80 SP Defense, and 105 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Scyther
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List of Scyther Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 500
HP 70
Attack 110
Defense 80
Special Attack 55
Special Defense 80
Speed 105

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Scyther to have is Adamant, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Scyther Abilities

Ability Type Effect
SwarmNormal
TechnicianNormal
SteadfastHidden

Pokemon Sword and Shield Scyther Evolutions

How do i evolve Scyther in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Scyther evolves into Scizor with a trade holding Metal Coat.

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trade holding Metal Coat
Scizor
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Scyther
50011080558070105
Scizor
600150140651007075

Scyther Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Scyther?

A popular spawn location you can find Scyther is in the Training Lowlands area with a 5% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Training Lowlands
5%13 - 18
Training Lowlands
5%13 - 18
Training Lowlands
5%13 - 18
Training Lowlands
5%13 - 18
Training Lowlands
5%13 - 18
Training Lowlands
5%13 - 18
Training Lowlands
5%13 - 18
Training Lowlands
5%13 - 18
Training Lowlands
5%13 - 18
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Scyther Raids

Where do i find Scyther Raids?

You can find Scyther raids in the following locations: Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands, Workout Sea.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Scyther Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Scyther Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Scyther Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Scyther Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Scyther Moves List

What moves can Scyther learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Scyther can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Bug and Flying type +50% STAB damage.

Scyther Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
1[] Quick Attack
1[] Leer
4[] Fury Cutter
8[] False Swipe
12[] Wing Attack
16[] Double Team
20[] Double Hit
24[] Slash
28[] Focus Energy
32[] Agility
36[] Air Slash
40[] X-Scissor
44[] Laser Focus
48[] Swords Dance

TM Moves Scyther can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM17Light ScreenStatus30Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM19SafeguardStatus25The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM30Steel WingPhysical709025May raise user's Defense.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM56U-turnPhysical10510020User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM58AssurancePhysical6010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM69Psycho CutPhysical7010020High critical hit ratio.
TM73Cross PoisonPhysical7010020High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM78AcrobaticsPhysical82.510015Stronger when the user does not have a held item.
TM94False SwipePhysical4010040Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM95Air SlashSpecial112.59520May cause flinching.
TM97Brutal SwingPhysical6010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Scyther TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR00Swords DanceStatus20Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR13Focus EnergyStatus30Increases critical hit ratio.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR21ReversalPhysical10015The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR29Baton PassStatus40User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
TR60X-ScissorPhysical12010015
TR61Bug BuzzSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.

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