Pokémon type
Bug
Boosted in Rain and Windy weather
Scyther weaknesses
Scyther is weak to Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice-type moves, and doubly weak to Rock-type moves.
Scyther
#123 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Scyther
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Scyther family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Scyther evolves into Scizor (Metal Coat) for 50 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Scizor.
- Scyther requires Metal Coat to evolve into Scizor.
- Evolving Mega Scizor costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Scyther for 45 Candy.
Game images
Scyther, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Scyther is a Bug & Flying Pokémon. It is weak to Rock, Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves. Scyther's best moveset is Fury Cutter & Bug Buzz and it has a Max CP of 3,060. Scyther evolves into Scizor.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | 12 | 14.4 |
| Steel Wing Elite TM | 14 | 14 |
| Fury Cutter | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz Elite TM | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
Top Scyther counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Scyther Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.39
- 2 0.41
- 3 0.41
- 4 0.41
- 5 0.43
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
218 |
| Defense |
|
170 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
| Level 50 | 157 |
Average size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 56 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 5,000 |
| Candy | 5 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,160 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,546 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,320 |
|
Level 40 |
2,706 |
|
Level 50 |
3,060 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,933 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,513 |