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
| Fury Cutter | 9 dps |
| Bug Buzz Elite TM | 32.4 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Scyther family. Scyther evolves into Scizor (using the Metal Coat evolution item) and costs 50 Candy.
Scyther requires Metal Coat to evolve into Scizor.
Evolving Mega Scizor costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every other time.
Scyther Raid Guide
Scyther has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Scyther, which has 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 2,706. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 218 | |
| Defense | 170 | |
| Stamina | 172 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,160 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,546 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,320 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,706 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,933 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,513 View IV chart » |
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 |
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
| Fury Cutter | 9 dps |
| Bug Buzz Elite TM | 32.4 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | 3 | 15 | 9 |
| Air Slash | 14 | 8.3 | 14 |
| Steel Wing Elite TM | 11 | 7.5 | 13.8 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | 55 | -13.8 | 27.5 |
| Night Slash | 50 | -15 | 22.7 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | -20.6 | 33.8 |
| Bug Buzz Elite TM | 100 | -13.5 | 32.4 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Scyther?
Scyther is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Rock moves, and weak against Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Scyther are:
- Rampardos,
- Tyrantrum,
- Rhyperior,
- Terrakion,
- Gigalith.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 100% |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 91% |
| Rhyperior | Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | 90% |
| Terrakion | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 88% |
| Gigalith | Smack Down | Meteor Beam | 86% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 85% |
| Tyranitar | Smack Down | Stone Edge | 84% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Stone Edge | 82% |
| Lycanroc (Dusk) | Rock Throw | Stone Edge | 81% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Flamethrower | 81% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Scyther
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
|---|
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Comments
IV
calc