Pokémechanics
Sun & Moon

#123Scyther

Scyther as it appears in Sun & MoonShiny Scyther as it appears in Sun & Moon
Species
Mantis Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
45
Growth
Medium
Height
1.5 m
Weight
56.0 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
25
Base friendship
70

Scyther

Sun
It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.
Moon
While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.

Base stats

EVs: +1 Attack

HP70
Attack110
Defense80
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def80
Speed105
Total500

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Technician
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Steadfast (hidden)
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Locations

Sun
Bubbling Spots
Poni PlainsLv 54-5730%
Gift
Poké PelagoLv 49-557%
Moon
Bubbling Spots
Poni PlainsLv 54-5730%
Gift
Poké PelagoLv 49-557%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x0.25
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0
  • x4
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.25
  • x2
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Leer
Status
--
100
30
100
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Quick Attack
Physical
40
100
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1Vacuum Wave
Special
40
100
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
5Focus Energy
Status
--
--
30
--
Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.
9Pursuit
Physical
40
100
20
--
Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
13False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
17Agility
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.
21Wing Attack
Physical
60
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
25Fury Cutter
Physical
40
95
20
--
Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
29Slash
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
33Razor Wind
Special
80
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
37Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
41X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
45Night Slash
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
49Double Hit
Physical
35
90
10
--
Hits twice in one turn.
50Air Slash
Special
75
95
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
57Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
61Feint
Physical
30
100
10
--
Hits through Protect and Detect.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Baton Pass
Status
--
--
40
--
Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.
Bug Buzz
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Counter
Physical
--
100
20
--
Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
Defog
Status
--
--
15
--
Lowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.
Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
Night Slash
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
Quick Guard
Status
--
--
15
--
Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
Razor Wind
Special
80
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
Reversal
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
Silver Wind
Special
60
100
5
10
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
Steel Wing
Physical
70
90
25
10
Has a chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM100Confide
Status
--
--
20
100
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM15Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM16Light Screen
Status
--
--
30
--
Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM18Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM19Roost
Status
--
--
5
--
Heals the user by half its max HP.
TM20Safeguard
Status
--
--
25
--
Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM31Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM40Aerial Ace
Physical
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM46Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM48Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM51Steel Wing
Physical
70
90
25
10
Has a chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.
TM54False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TM59Brutal Swing
Physical
60
100
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM68Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM75Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM81X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM88Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM89U-turn
Physical
70
100
20
--
User must switch out after attacking.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

Other generations

Red, Blue & Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet