Scytherin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

bugflying

Pokédex Entry

Mantis Pokémon

It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugFlying

Dex

#123

Abilities

Swarm(Primary)

Ups Bug moves by 50% at 1/3 HP or less.

Technician(Secondary)

50% boost to moves up to 60 power.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

187

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

Metalcoat(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2electric ×2ice ×2flying ×2rock ×4

Resists

grass ×0.25fighting ×0.25bug ×0.5

Immune To

ground

Evolution Chain

Scyther

Base form

→

Scizor

Level up Scyther holding Metal Coat

→

Kleavor

Level up Scyther holding Hard Stone

How to Obtain

Scyther appears in Safari Zone (rare), and in The Bug Catching Contest (very rare). Wild ones range from level 13 to 36. You can also receive one as a gift in Goldenrod City at level 20.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Goldenrod City	Lv. 20	gift	-	Metal Coat	-

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (21)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Vacuum WaveLevel: 1Vacuum Wave	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Vacuum WaveLevel: 1Vacuum Wave	The user sends a wave of vacuum at the foe. It will strike first.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to strike first.
3	LeerLevel: 3Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
3	LeerLevel: 3Leer	The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat.
5	Fury CutterLevel: 5Fury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20
5	Fury CutterLevel: 5Fury Cutter	An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
7	Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy	The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise its critical-hit ratio.
9	PursuitLevel: 9Pursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
9	PursuitLevel: 9Pursuit	An attack move that works especially well on a foe that is switching out.
12	False SwipeLevel: 12False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
12	False SwipeLevel: 12False Swipe	A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
15	RoostLevel: 15Roost	flying	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
15	RoostLevel: 15Roost	The user lands and rests its body. It restores half of the user's max HP.
18	AgilityLevel: 18Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
18	AgilityLevel: 18Agility	The user relaxes and lightens its body to sharply boost its Speed.
20	Bug BiteLevel: 20Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
20	Bug BiteLevel: 20Bug Bite	The user bites the foe, eating its Berry if it is holding one.
22	Wing AttackLevel: 22Wing Attack	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP35
22	Wing AttackLevel: 22Wing Attack	The foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide.
25	Metal ClawLevel: 25Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
25	Metal ClawLevel: 25Metal Claw	The foe is attacked with steel claws. It may also raise the user's Attack.
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	The foe is slashed with claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
33	Razor WindLevel: 33Razor Wind	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
33	Razor WindLevel: 33Razor Wind	Blades of wind that hit the foe. it has a high critical-hit ratio.
37	Double TeamLevel: 37Double Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
37	Double TeamLevel: 37Double Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
41	X-ScissorLevel: 41X-Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
41	X-ScissorLevel: 41X-Scissor	The user slashes the foe with crossed claws as if they were scissors.
45	Night SlashLevel: 45Night Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
45	Night SlashLevel: 45Night Slash	The user slashes the foe when it can. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
49	Iron HeadLevel: 49Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
49	Iron HeadLevel: 49Iron Head	The foe is slammed with its hard head. It may also make the foe flinch.
53	Air SlashLevel: 53Air Slash	flying	PWR75	ACC95	PP20
53	Air SlashLevel: 53Air Slash	The foe is sliced by a blade of air. It may also make the foe flinch.
57	Swords DanceLevel: 57Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
57	Swords DanceLevel: 57Swords Dance	A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
61	DefogLevel: 61Defog	flying	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
61	DefogLevel: 61Defog	Reduces the foe's evasion stat. Also removes Spikes, Barriers etc.

Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
Baton PassBaton Pass	The user switches out, passing along any stat changes to the new battler.
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	The user creates a damaging sound wave that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	A retaliation move that counters any physical hit with double the damage.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	The user endures any hit with 1 HP left. It may fail if used in succession.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Light ScreenLight Screen	A wall of light cuts damage from Special attacks for five turns.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
Night SlashNight Slash	The user slashes the foe when it can. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Razor WindRazor Wind	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
Razor WindRazor Wind	Blades of wind that hit the foe. it has a high critical-hit ratio.
ReversalReversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
ReversalReversal	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25
SafeguardSafeguard	It protects the user's party from all status problems for five turns.
Silver WindSilver Wind	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Silver WindSilver Wind	The foe is attacked with a silver dust. It may raise all the user's stats.

TM/HM Moves (20)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HeadbuttHeadbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM02TM02
HeadbuttHeadbutt	The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
RoostRoost	flying	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM31TM31
RoostRoost	The user lands and rests its body. It restores half of the user's max HP.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	TM34TM34
SwaggerSwagger	A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	Star-shaped rays that never miss are fired at all foes in battle.
DetectDetect	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM43TM43
DetectDetect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	PWR70	ACC90	PP25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense.
Fury CutterFury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20	TM49TM49
Fury CutterFury Cutter	An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
CutCut	grass	PWR60	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR55	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Move Tutor Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aerial Ace (Pallet Town)Aerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	Pallet Town	TutorTutor
Aerial Ace (Pallet Town)Aerial Ace	An extremely fast attack against one target. It can't be evaded.
X-Scissor (Route 2)X-Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Route 2	TutorTutor
X-Scissor (Route 2)X-Scissor	The user slashes the foe with crossed claws as if they were scissors.
False Swipe (Ruins Of Alph)False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	Ruins Of Alph	TutorTutor
False Swipe (Ruins Of Alph)False Swipe	A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Struggle Bug (Azalea Town)Struggle Bug	bug	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	Azalea Town	TutorTutor
Struggle Bug (Azalea Town)Struggle Bug	While resisting, the user attacks the foe, lowerings its Sp. Atk stat.
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Ecruteak City	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Dept.)Baton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Dept.)Baton Pass	The user switches out, passing along any stat changes to the new battler.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path	TutorTutor
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City	TutorTutor
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Leaf Blade(Battle Tower, Safari Zone)Leaf Blade	grass	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	Battle Tower, Safari Zone	TutorTutor
Leaf Blade(Battle Tower, Safari Zone)Leaf Blade	The foe is slashed with a sharp leaf. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Defog(Battle Tower, Slowpoke Well, Underwater Sevii)Defog	flying	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Battle Tower, Slowpoke Well, Underwater Sevii	TutorTutor
Defog(Battle Tower, Slowpoke Well, Underwater Sevii)Defog	Reduces the foe's evasion stat. Also removes Spikes, Barriers etc.
Swords Dance (Battle Tower)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	Battle Tower	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Tower)Swords Dance	A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
Close Combat(Celadon Dept., Underwater Sevii)Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5	Celadon Dept., Underwater Sevii	TutorTutor
Close Combat(Celadon Dept., Underwater Sevii)Close Combat	The foe is fought up close. This cuts the user's Defense and Sp. Def.
Agility (Blackthorn City)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	Blackthorn City	TutorTutor
Agility (Blackthorn City)Agility	The user relaxes and lightens its body to sharply boost its Speed.
U-Turn(Battle Tower, Goldenrod City)U-Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Battle Tower, Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
U-Turn(Battle Tower, Goldenrod City)U-Turn	After attacking, the user switches places with a party Pokémon.
Ominous Wind(Burnt Tower, Goldenrod Dept.)Ominous Wind	ghost	PWR60	ACC100	PP5	Burnt Tower, Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Ominous Wind(Burnt Tower, Goldenrod Dept.)Ominous Wind	Repulsive wind is used to attack. It may also raise all the user's stats.