Scytherin Pokémon Modern Emerald

bugflying

Pokédex Entry

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

#123

Abilities

Swarm

Ups Bug moves in a pinch.

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

187

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

Trade Scyther holding Metal Coat

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How to Obtain

Scyther appears in Safari Zone South (very rare). Wild ones range from level 27 to 29.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (16)

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	Psycho CutLevel: 1Psycho Cut	psychic	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
1	Psycho CutLevel: 1Psycho Cut	Tears with psychic blades. High critical-hit ratio.
1	TwineedleLevel: 1Twineedle	bug	PWR25	ACC100	PP20
1	TwineedleLevel: 1Twineedle	Stingers on the forelegs jab the foe twice.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foe 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	An 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	PWR60	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.
33	Razor WindLevel: 33Razor Wind	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
33	Razor WindLevel: 33Razor Wind	A 2-turn move that strikes the foe on the 2nd turn.
36	Swords DanceLevel: 36Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
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	Bug BuzzLevel: 46Bug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
46	Bug BuzzLevel: 46Bug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
47	Aerial AceLevel: 47Aerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
47	Aerial AceLevel: 47Aerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
50	Air SlashLevel: 50Air Slash	flying	PWR75	ACC95	PP15
50	Air SlashLevel: 50Air Slash	Attacks with a blade of air. May cause flinching.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25
SafeguardSafeguard	A mystical force prevents all status problems.
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
Razor WindRazor Wind	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
Razor WindRazor Wind	A 2-turn move that strikes the foe on the 2nd turn.
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	Creates a wall of light that lowers Sp. Atk damage.
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.

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TM/HM Moves (18)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
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.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	PWR70	ACC90	PP25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
CutCut	grass	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Counter (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Counter (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Fury Cutter (Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F)Fury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20	Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Fury Cutter (Verdanturf Town Pokemon Center 1F)Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.
Swift (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Swift (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.