Stats & Training
Scyther's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.
While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.
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 |
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 4x176-207%KO Thunder 2x86-101%KO Thunderbolt 2x70-83% Power Gem 4x186-219%KO | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 4x253-298%KO Fly 2x114-134%KO Rock Slide 4x190-223%KO Wing Attack 2x77-91% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 4x112-132%KO Power Gem 4x91-108%KO Rock Slide 4x88-103%KO Ancient Power 4x70-83% | ||
 Minior Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Minior builds →Stone Edge 4x130-153%KO Power Gem 4x106-124%KO Rock Slide 4x98-116%KO Ancient Power 4x81-95% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Probopass builds →Zap Cannon 2x61-72% Thunder 2x54-65% Stone Edge 4x123-145%KO Thunderbolt 2x46-54% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion can KO Scyther with Fire Blast (230-271%). Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (152-179%). Togekiss's Air Slash also KOs at 100-117%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb63-74% Fire Blast 2x230-271%KO | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x152-179%KO Volt Switch 2x119-140%KO Dazzling Gleam67-79% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x100-117%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x81-96% Knock Off43-51% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Tyranitar builds →Crunch63-75% Rock Slide 4x238-280%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Scyther's evolution chain splits 2 ways into Scizor and Kleavor. The method you choose determines which form you get. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Scyther easily with 77 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Counter and 8 more to offspring.
Sun & Moon Scyther Best Moveset
Occaberry and Technician form the backbone. Scyther invests max Attack and Speed EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Adamant nature pushes Attack higher. Furycutter handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Scyther best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fury Cutter
- Aerial Ace
- Steel Wing
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Aerial Ace
- Bug Bite
- Quick Attack
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Sun & Moon Scyther Locations
4 encounter spots for Scyther at high spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Scyther in Sun & Moon
Before you go hunting for Scyther, check which of the 4 spots belong to your version. Moon and Sun each have different walking and gift encounters at Lv. 49-57.
Scyther Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, Scyther does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Scizor before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves