Evolution
3 forms · branched
Weaknesses and type matchups
Scyther is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying moves. Rock moves do 4× damage. Ground moves have no effect on it.
Scyther's Bug moves are super effective against Grass, Psychic, and Dark types. Scyther's Flying moves are super effective against Grass, Fighting, and Bug types.
Pokédex entry
19 versionsThe large, wickedly sharp scythes on its forearms are truly fearsome weapons. Prey's attempts to flee are unfailingly thwarted by this Pokémon's nimble motions.
Scyther in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ストライクsutoraiku
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 飞天螳螂fēi tiān táng láng
- KoreanKorean
- 스라크seurakeu
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 飛天螳螂fēi tiān táng láng
- FrenchFrench
- Insécateur
- GermanGerman
- Sichlor
- SpanishSpanish
- Scyther
- ItalianItalian
- Scyther
- EnglishEnglish
- Scyther
What Scyther’s name means
5 languagesEnglish
Scyther
scythe
Japanese
ストライクsutoraiku
ストライクsutoraikustrike
Chinese
飞天螳螂飛天螳螂fēi tiān táng láng
飞天飛天fēitiānflying
螳螂tánglángmantis
French
Insécateur
insecteinsect
sécateurpruning shears
German
Sichlor
Sichelsickle
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Scyther
16 gamesLegends: Z-A
- Hyperspace Lumiose In the overworld Lv. 37-39
- Wild Zone 13 In the overworld Lv. 37-39
- Hyperspace Lumiose Alpha Pokémon Lv. 46-48
- Wild Zone 13 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 47-49
Scarlet · Violet
- South Province (Area Four) In the overworld Lv. 16-23
- South Province (Area Two) Wild Tera Pokémon Lv. 22
- West Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 28-35
- West Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 28-54
- Dalizapa Passage In the overworld Lv. 31-35
- Glaseado Mountain In the overworld Lv. 34-35
- Casseroya Lake In the overworld Lv. 49-55
- North Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 49-53
- North Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 49-53
- Socarrat Trail In the overworld Lv. 52-55
- Savanna Biome In the overworld Lv. 55-67
- Canyon Biome In the overworld Lv. 59-70
- Chargestone Cavern In the overworld Lv. 59-70
- Savanna Biome Wild Tera Pokémon Lv. 62
- Savanna Biome Fixed encounter Lv. 64
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 45-75
Legends: Arceus
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Grandtree Arena In the overworld Lv. 13-16
- Obsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood In the overworld Lv. 13-16
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Grandtree Arena Mass outbreak Lv. 23-25
- Obsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood Mass outbreak Lv. 23-25
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Grandtree Arena Alpha Pokémon Lv. 42
- Obsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood Alpha Pokémon Lv. 42
- Alabaster Icelands Space-time distortion Lv. 45-58
- Coronet Highlands: Bolderoll Ravine In the overworld Lv. 53-56
- Coronet Highlands: Sacred Plaza In the overworld Lv. 53-56
- Obsidian Fieldlands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
- Coronet Highlands: Sacred Plaza Mass outbreak Lv. 63-65
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Big Bluff Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 16-63 Brilliant Diamond
- Grassland Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63 Brilliant Diamond
- Riverbank Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63 Brilliant Diamond
- Still-Water Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 16-63 Brilliant Diamond
- Sunlit Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 16-63 Brilliant Diamond
- Route 229 Grass or cave Lv. 52 Brilliant Diamond
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Training Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 10-28
- Fields of Honor Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-60
- Forest of Focus Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-60
- Workout Sea Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-60
- Training Lowlands Max Raid Battle Lv. 45-60
- Max Lair Dynamax Adventure Lv. 65
Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee
- Route 14 In the overworld Lv. 33-38 Let’s Go, Pikachu!
- Route 15 In the overworld Lv. 33-38 Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Every Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee →Route map →
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Poni Plains Fishing Lv. 54-57 30%
Sun · Moon
- Poni Plains Fishing Lv. 54-57 30%
- Poké Pelago Gift Lv. 49-55
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- National Park Grass or cave Lv. 13-28 5% Later in the story Special condition
Platinum
- Route 210 Grass or cave Lv. 19-29 5%
- Route 215 Grass or cave Lv. 20 5%
Diamond · Pearl
- Route 229 Grass or cave Lv. 52 5% Diamond
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 23-28 4% FireRed
- Celadon City Gift Lv. 25 FireRed
Gold · Silver
- National Park Grass or cave Lv. 13-14 5% Special condition
Yellow
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 15-25 4%
- Celadon City Gift Lv. 30
Red · Blue
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 23-28 4% Red
- Celadon City Gift Lv. 25 Red
Moves Scyther learns
53 movesLevel up · 13
TM · 40
TM001Take Down⚔TM004Agility◆TM006Scary Face◆TM007Protect◆TM014Acrobatics⚔TM015Struggle Bug✦TM018Thief⚔TM020Trailblaze⚔TM021Pounce⚔TM025Facade⚔TM027Aerial Ace⚔TM032Swift✦TM040Air Cutter✦TM047Endure◆TM049Sunny Day◆TM050Rain Dance◆TM057False Swipe⚔TM058Brick Break⚔TM060U-turn⚔TM065Air Slash✦TM070Sleep Talk◆TM075Light Screen◆TM085Rest◆TM088Swords Dance◆TM103Substitute◆TM105X-Scissor⚔TM113Tailwind◆TM130Helping Hand◆TM132Baton Pass◆TM134Reversal⚔TM152Giga Impact⚔TM162Bug Buzz✦TM163Hyper Beam✦TM167Close Combat⚔TM171Tera Blast✦TM182Bug Bite⚔TM184Vacuum Wave✦TM185Lunge⚔TM197Dual Wingbeat⚔TM219Skitter Smack⚔