Scyther
#123 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Scyther
The best moves for Scyther are Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
9.6dps
Bug Buzz
Elite TM
32.6dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Scyther family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Scyther evolves into Scizor (using the Metal Coat evolution item) and costs 50 Candy, which then evolves into Mega Scizor costing 0 Candy.
- Scyther requires Metal Coat to evolve into Scizor.
- Evolving Mega Scizor costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Scyther, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Scyther is a Bug & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Rock, Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves. Scyther's strongest 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | 4 | 9.6 |
| Air Slash | 12 | 14.4 |
| Steel Wing Elite TM | 14 | 14 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | 26.4 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 22.5 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 36 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 32.5 |
| Bug Buzz Elite TM | 95 | 32.6 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
Counters & Raids
What counters Scyther?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Scyther are:
- Rampardos,
- Rhyperior,
- Tyrantrum,
- Terrakion,
- Glimmora.
Scyther is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves, and especially weak against Rock moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
218 |
| Defense |
|
170 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 56 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |