Where can I find Scyther in Polished Crystal?

Scyther can be found in 5 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Scyther?

Scyther is a bug/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Scyther learn in Polished Crystal?

Scyther can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Scytherin Pokémon Polished Crystal

bugflying

Pokédex Entry

Mantis Pokémon

It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down. Scyther is a fast Pokémon with many moves that can be boosted by the ability Technician. Most of its move trend under 80 power, with a pretty simple coverage spread. Swords Dance can be used to set up and sweep for later game moves. If you want, you can give it an Eviolite and it will gain be bulkier if you don't evolve it. You can use Scyther without evolving to Scizor to avoid the 4x fire weakness.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugFlying

Dex

#116 Johto Dex · #123 National

Abilities

Swarm(Primary)

Boosts Bug moves in a pinch.

Technician(Secondary)

Powers up its weaker moves.

Steadfast(Hidden)

Boosts Speed when it flinches.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Slow (25 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

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Scyther

Base form

→

Scizor

Level up Scyther holding Metal Coat

→

Kleavor

Level up Scyther holding Hard Stone

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How to Obtain

Scyther appears in Noisy Forest (rare), in National Park Bug Contest while bug contest (rare), and in Safari Zone Hub (very rare). Wild ones range from level 13 to 50, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
5	Focus EnergyLevel: 5Focus Energy	normal	0	100	30
5	Focus EnergyLevel: 5Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
9	PursuitLevel: 9Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
9	PursuitLevel: 9Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
13	False SwipeLevel: 13False Swipe	normal	40	100	40
13	False SwipeLevel: 13False Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
17	AgilityLevel: 17Agility	psychic	0	100	30
17	AgilityLevel: 17Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
21	Wing AttackLevel: 21Wing Attack	flying	60	100	35
21	Wing AttackLevel: 21Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings.
25	Bug BiteLevel: 25Bug Bite	bug	60	100	20
25	Bug BiteLevel: 25Bug Bite	Bites the foe and eats a held Berry.
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	normal	70	100	20
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
33	GlareLevel: 33Glare	normal	0	100	30
33	GlareLevel: 33Glare	A move that may paralyze the foe.
37	Double TeamLevel: 37Double Team	normal	0	100	15
37	Double TeamLevel: 37Double Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
41	X ScissorLevel: 41X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
41	X ScissorLevel: 41X Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
45	Night SlashLevel: 45Night Slash	dark	70	100	15
45	Night SlashLevel: 45Night Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
49	Close CombatLevel: 49Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
49	Close CombatLevel: 49Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
50	Air SlashLevel: 50Air Slash	flying	75	95	15
50	Air SlashLevel: 50Air Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.
57	Swords DanceLevel: 57Swords Dance	normal	0	100	20
57	Swords DanceLevel: 57Swords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	0	100	40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
FlyFly	flying	90	100	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Scyther. Use these types to counter it effectively.

rock4×fire2×electric2×ice2×flying2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Scyther resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

ground

grass0.25×fighting0.25×bug0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Scyther, either offensively or defensively.

Scytherin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry