Is Scyther Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Scyther needs a trade to reach Hoenn. AbilityTechnician and Bug/Flying are strong, and Metal Coat trade evolves it to Scizor for Bug/Steel. Pinsir is wild in Hoenn and gets a Mega though, making the import less essential.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Scyther resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Scyther's weaknesses hard.
Scyther trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Scyther cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Scyther in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Scyther in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Scyther over from Red & Blue, Yellow, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Scyther in ORAS
Step 1Scyther ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 21 · Red Flower, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Red & BlueNot TradeableAppears in Red & Blue via Walking · Safari Zone. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom YellowNot TradeableAppears in Yellow via Gift · Celadon City · 6,500 Coins. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · National Park. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · National Park. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Safari Zone. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 210. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Scizor
Scyther Weakness
Scyther's Bug/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Scyther Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Scyther
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Tepig builds →Rock Tomb 4x64-77% Ember 2x26-32% | ||
 Torchic Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Torchic builds →Rock Tomb 4x64-77% Ember 2x36-45% Peck 2x21-26% | ||
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x121-144%KO Wing Attack 2x60-72% Fire Fang 2x43-51% Ice Fang 2x43-51% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x128-152%KO Wing Attack 2x64-76% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
 Tyrunt RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Anorith RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x122-143%KO Wing Attack 2x60-72% Fire Fang 2x42-50% Ice Fang 2x42-50% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Cranidos builds →Rock Tomb 4x139-164%KO Thunderbolt 2x26-32% Flamethrower 2x26-32% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x127-150%KO Wing Attack 2x64-75% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Skarmory builds →Rock Tomb 4x65-77% Sky Drop 2x49-58% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aron builds →Rock Slide 4x109-130%KO Aerial Ace 2x31-36% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x173-204%KO Thunderbolt 2x41-49% Flamethrower 2x41-49% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x119-140%KO Wing Attack 2x60-70% Fire Fang 2x43-51% Ice Fang 2x43-51% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 4x130-153%KO Wing Attack 2x65-77% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Skarmory builds →Rock Tomb 4x65-77% Sky Drop 2x48-57% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 4x175-206%KO Thunderbolt 2x42-51% Flamethrower 2x42-51% | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 4x133-158%KO Aerial Ace 2x35-42% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 4x123-145%KO Fly 2x90-106%KO Fire Fang 2x44-53% Ice Fang 2x44-53% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x74-88% Rock Tomb 4x69-81% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 4x210-247%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-50% Fire Blast 2x47-56% Thunderbolt 2x39-46% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 4x295-348%KO Fire Blast 2x50-60% Thunderbolt 2x41-49% Blizzard 2x50-60% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x256-302%KO Fly 2x115-135%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x241-284%KO Fire Blast 2x39-46% Thunderbolt 2x32-38% Blizzard 2x39-46% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Tyrantrum builds →Stone Edge 4x225-266%KO Aerial Ace 2x45-53% | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 4x205-242%KO Aerial Ace 2x42-49% Fire Blast 2x46-55% Thunderbolt 2x38-45% | ||
Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 4x338-399%KO Fire Blast 2x30-36% Thunderbolt 2x25-30% Blizzard 2x30-36% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x251-296%KO Fly 2x112-132%KO | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 4x236-278%KO Fire Blast 2x38-45% Thunderbolt 2x31-37% Blizzard 2x38-45% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Tyrantrum builds →Stone Edge 4x220-260%KO Aerial Ace 2x44-52% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 4x433-510%KO Fire Blast 2x49-58% Ice Beam 2x40-47% Thunderbolt 2x40-47% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 4x329-388%KO Aerial Ace 2x44-52% | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aggron builds →Stone Edge 4x203-239%KO Aerial Ace 2x41-49% Fire Blast 2x46-54% Ice Beam 2x38-44% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 4x291-342%KO Aerial Ace 2x40-47% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x250-295%KO Fly 2x113-133%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar can KO Scyther with Stone Edge (194-228%). Volcarona's Flamethrower hits Scyther for 78-92%. Salamence deals 52-61% with Outrage.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 4x194-228%KO Pursuit19-23% Crunch39-46% Superpower10-11% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain5-6% Flamethrower 2x78-92% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Salamence builds →Outrage52-61% | ||
Scyther Evolutions
Evolving Scyther into Scizor takes a trade. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
ORAS Scyther Best Moveset
Bug/Flying at 110 Attack and 105 Speed. AbilityTechnician boosts moves under 60 base power. The moveset fires at real stats that rival Scizor's before evolution. Scizor one evolution away changes to Bug/Steel and loses Speed for better typing and Mega access.
Best Build
Scyther best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Aerial Ace
- Bug Bite
- Swords Dance
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Baton Pass and Bug Buzz on Scyther. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Bug Buzz and X-Scissor, they expand what Scyther can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Scyther is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokémon’s scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
Scyther Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Scyther isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Scizor to unlock its full potential. At 500 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Aerodactyl (Rock), Arcanine (Fire), and Jolteon (Electric) when using Scyther. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
No. Scyther only evolves into Scizor through a real trade. There is no in-game alternative in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Scyther to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required. The Metal Coat must be held during the trade. Bring one over from a sibling Gen 3 game if needed.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Run Technician on Scyther. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Scyther also gets Swarm and Steadfast, but they don't compare. With base 105 Speed, Technician gives Scyther an edge before opponents can react.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Scyther fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Scyther has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves