Scytherin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Mantis Pokémon

Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugFlying

Dex

#115 Johto Dex · #123 National

Abilities

Swarm(Primary)

Ups Bug moves in a pinch.

Technician(Secondary)

Boosts weaker moves.

Steadfast(Hidden)

Flinching raises Speed.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

100

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

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

• Use Metal Coat on Scyther

→

Kleavor

Use Black Augurite on Scyther

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Scyther appears very common in Route 50 while walking or Rock Smash, in Akala Forest (uncommon), and in Safari Zone Gate (rare), among six other areas. Wild ones range from level 16 to 60.

Wild Encounters (10)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Vacuum WaveLevel: 1Vacuum Wave	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Vacuum WaveLevel: 1Vacuum Wave	Whirls its fists to send a wave that strikes first.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
5	Focus EnergyLevel: 5Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
5	Focus EnergyLevel: 5Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
9	PursuitLevel: 9Pursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
9	PursuitLevel: 9Pursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
13	False SwipeLevel: 13False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
13	False SwipeLevel: 13False Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
17	AgilityLevel: 17Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
17	AgilityLevel: 17Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
21	Wing AttackLevel: 21Wing Attack	flying	PWR0	ACC100	PP35
21	Wing AttackLevel: 21Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
25	Fury CutterLevel: 25Fury Cutter	bug	PWR10	ACC95	PP20
25	Fury CutterLevel: 25Fury Cutter	Attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
33	Razor WindLevel: 33Razor Wind	normal	PWR80	ACC0	PP10
33	Razor WindLevel: 33Razor Wind	A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio.
37	Double TeamLevel: 37Double Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
37	Double TeamLevel: 37Double Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
41	X ScissorLevel: 41X Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
41	X ScissorLevel: 41X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
45	Night SlashLevel: 45Night Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
45	Night SlashLevel: 45Night Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
49	Double HitLevel: 49Double Hit	normal	PWR35	ACC90	PP10
49	Double HitLevel: 49Double Hit	Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice.
50	Air SlashLevel: 50Air Slash	flying	PWR75	ACC95	PP0
50	Air SlashLevel: 50Air Slash	Attacks with a blade of air. May cause flinching.
57	Swords DanceLevel: 57Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
57	Swords DanceLevel: 57Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
61	FeintLevel: 61Feint	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
61	FeintLevel: 61Feint	Attack that hits foes using moves like Protect.

Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
Razor WindRazor Wind	normal	PWR80	ACC0	PP10
Razor WindRazor Wind	A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio.
ReversalReversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Silver WindSilver Wind	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Silver WindSilver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
DefogDefog	flying	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
DefogDefog	Removes obstacles and lowers evasion.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	PWR70	ACC90	PP25
Steel WingSteel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
Quick GuardQuick Guard	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Quick GuardQuick Guard	Evades priority attacks for one turn.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
6	Focus EnergyLevel: 6Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
6	Focus EnergyLevel: 6Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
11	PursuitLevel: 11Pursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
11	PursuitLevel: 11Pursuit	Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
16	False SwipeLevel: 16False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
16	False SwipeLevel: 16False Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
21	AgilityLevel: 21Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
21	AgilityLevel: 21Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
26	Wing AttackLevel: 26Wing Attack	flying	PWR0	ACC100	PP35
26	Wing AttackLevel: 26Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
31	SlashLevel: 31Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
31	SlashLevel: 31Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
36	Swords DanceLevel: 36Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
36	Swords DanceLevel: 36Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
41	Double TeamLevel: 41Double Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
41	Double TeamLevel: 41Double Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
46	Fury CutterLevel: 46Fury Cutter	bug	PWR10	ACC95	PP20
46	Fury CutterLevel: 46Fury Cutter	Attack that intensifies on each successive hit.

Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
Razor WindRazor Wind	normal	PWR80	ACC0	PP10
Razor WindRazor Wind	A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio.
ReversalReversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Silver WindSilver Wind	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Silver WindSilver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.

TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Silver WindSilver Wind	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP5	TM62TM62
Silver WindSilver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	PWR70	ACC90	PP25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.