Is Scyther Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
FireRed only. Bug/Flying with AbilitySwarm boosting Bug at low health. Bug attacks use Special in Gen 3, and Scyther's strength is physical Attack. The mismatch limits what Bug damage can do. Scizor evolution through Metal Coat trade is blocked until the National Dex. Scyther stays as-is for the story.
Scyther has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.
Scyther has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.
Scyther has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Scizor has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.
Scizor has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Scizor resists most of Sabrina's coverage and hits back hard.
Blaine's Pokemon outpace and outclass Scizor here.
Scizor has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Scizor has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Scizor has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Scizor trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Scizor trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Scizor trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Scyther is given to you as a gift on Celadon City at Lv 25. 5,500 Coins. Exchange coins at the Celadon Game Corner prize counter
- LV 26FlyingWing Attack90100%35
- After Erika
- TM40FlyingAerial Ace90100%20
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- LV 31NormalSlash70100%20
- LV 36NormalSwords Dance—100%20
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Catch Scyther on Safari Zone (walking, Lv 23, rare).
- LV 26FlyingWing Attack90100%35
- After Erika
- TM40FlyingAerial Ace90100%20
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- LV 31NormalSlash70100%20
- LV 36NormalSwords Dance—100%20
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Erika.
- After Misty
- TM47SteelSteel Wing10590%25
- LV 26SteelMetal Claw7595%35
- After Erika
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- LV 36NormalSwords Dance—100%20
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Scyther in FireRed & LeafGreen
Game Corner prize for 5,500 coins or rare in the Safari Zone. Scyther has three total encounters in FireRed only, and the wild odds are brutal.
2 locations to catch Scyther
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 4
Badge 5Where To Catch Scyther in FRLG
The path to Scyther starts with Scyther at Lv. 23-28 via walking and gift encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Scyther Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Scyther
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Charmander Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Charmeleon builds →Ember 2x38-45% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Spearow Normal | C | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Charmeleon builds →Ember 2x38-45% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
Spearow Normal | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 4x92-109%KO Flamethrower 2x34-41% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Charmeleon builds →Flamethrower 2x75-89% Aerial Ace 2x28-34% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Pallet Town Old Rod) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Gyarados builds →Thunderbolt 2x40-48% Ice Beam 2x40-48% Flamethrower 2x40-48% | ||
Jolteon Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 4x92-109%KO Flamethrower 2x34-40% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rhyhorn builds →Rock Tomb 4x87-103%KO Thunderbolt 2x27-32% Ice Beam 2x27-32% Flamethrower 2x27-32% | ||
 Electrode Electric | B | |
 Raichu Electric | C | |
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x80-94% Thunderbolt 2x53-63% | ||
Jolteon Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 4x92-109%KO Flamethrower 2x34-40% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rhyhorn builds →Rock Tomb 4x87-103%KO Thunderbolt 2x27-32% Ice Beam 2x27-32% Flamethrower 2x27-32% | ||
Raichu Electric | C | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 4x119-140%KO Fly 2x69-81% Fire Blast 2x50-58% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x137-162%KO Fly 2x58-68% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x78-92% Thunderbolt 2x52-61% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 4x89-105%KO Fire Blast 2x41-48% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x160-188%KO Fly 2x66-79% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x109-128%KO Drill Peck 2x70-83% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 4x123-145%KO Fly 2x70-83% Fire Blast 2x51-61% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Rhydon builds →Rock Tomb 4x123-145%KO Fire Blast 2x42-50% Thunderbolt 2x34-40% Ice Beam 2x34-40% | ||
Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x142-168%KO Fly 2x59-70% | ||
 Ho-oh Fire | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Ho-oh builds →Overheat 2x142-167%KO Fly 2x83-98% Thunderbolt 2x65-76% | ||
Zapdos Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x109-128%KO Drill Peck 2x69-81% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 4x182-214%KO Fire Blast 2x71-84% Ice Beam 2x57-67% Thunderbolt 2x57-67% | ||
Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x159-187%KO Fly 2x66-78% | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Swampert's Ice Beam hits Scyther for 49-58%. Salamence threatens a KO with Rock Slide (121-142%). Tyranitar's Rock Slide also KOs at 238-280%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Swampert builds →Ice Beam 2x49-58% Hydro Pump30-35% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Salamence builds →Rock Slide 4x121-142%KO | ||
Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 4x238-280%KO | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Celebi builds →Psychic29-34% Giga Drain6-7% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Skarmory builds →
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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
FRLG Scyther Best Moveset
110 Attack at 105 Speed with Bug/Flying typing. AbilitySwarm boosts Bug moves at low HP. Bug and Flying are both physical types in this format, matching the 110 Attack. The moveset hits fast with MoveAerial Ace for Flying TermStab and MoveSilver Wind for Bug, though Bug coverage is resisted by common top-tier types.
Best Build
Scyther best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Substitute
- Silver Wind
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Baton Pass and Counter on Scyther. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Wing Attack and Aerial Ace, 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
Base Stats
It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.
Scyther FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
- Where in the FireRed & LeafGreen Safari Zone can I find Scyther?
See the Locations section above for where to find Scyther in FireRed & LeafGreen.
Safari rules: You can only use Safari Balls. No battling. Two tactical items shift the catch/flee trade-off:
Action Catch chance per ball Flee rate per turn Default 7% 45% Bait 7% (floor) 10% Rock 15% 90% Effects last 2-6 random turns; throwing one cancels the other. Catch chance assumes full HP and a Safari Ball (the only ball allowed). (floor) = halving was clamped at the catch-factor floor of 3, so catch chance does not change.
- Why can't I find Scyther in LeafGreen?
Scyther is exclusive to Pokemon FireRed. LeafGreen players have to trade for one.
See the Locations section above for where to find Scyther in FireRed.
How to trade in FireRed and LeafGreen
GBA cartridges: You need a Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable and both players' FireRed/LeafGreen cartridges. Trade at the Cable Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, which opens up shortly after Oak gives you the Pokedex.Nintendo Switch (2026 release): Trading uses local wireless only. There is no online play, and no Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required. Both players head to the Pokemon Wireless Club on the 2nd floor of any Pokemon Center, then step into a Union Room. Up to four other players can join. Available once you have the Pokedex from Professor Oak. Metal Coat is post-game only. Pick it up as a hidden item near Memorial Pillar in the Sevii Islands, or win it as a prize for clearing Knockout Mode in Trainer Tower on Seven Island. Both spots unlock after entering the Hall of Fame and getting the Rainbow Pass from Celio on One Island.
No. Scyther is FireRed-only in the wild, and LeafGreen players get Pinsir as the version counterpart. To get one in LeafGreen, trade from FireRed, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, or the Switch re-release. There is no in-game alternative.
No. Scyther only evolves into Scizor through a real trade. There is no in-game alternative in FireRed & LeafGreen. 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. In FireRed and LeafGreen, Metal Coat is post-game only. Pick it up as a hidden item near Memorial Pillar in the Sevii Islands or win it as a prize for clearing Knockout Mode in Trainer Tower on Seven Island. Both spots unlock after entering the Hall of Fame and getting the Rainbow Pass from Celio on One Island. You can also bring one over from Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald.
Scyther costs 5,500 Coins in FireRed. Earn coins by playing the slot machines on the Game Corner floor or buying them at the counter (1,000 coins for ₽10,000).
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