Where can I find Scyther in SoulGold?

Scyther can be found in 3 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Scyther?

Scyther is a bug/flying-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Scyther learn in SoulGold?

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 SoulGold

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(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

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How to Obtain

Scyther appears in National Park Bug Contest (very rare), and in National Park Normal (very rare). Wild ones range from level 16 to 18.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
4	Fury CutterLevel: 4Fury Cutter	bug	10	95	20
4	Fury CutterLevel: 4Fury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
8	False SwipeLevel: 8False Swipe	normal	40	100	40
8	False SwipeLevel: 8False Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
12	Wing AttackLevel: 12Wing Attack	flying	0	100	35
12	Wing AttackLevel: 12Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
16	Double TeamLevel: 16Double Team	normal	0	0	15
16	Double TeamLevel: 16Double Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
20	Double HitLevel: 20Double Hit	normal	35	90	10
20	Double HitLevel: 20Double Hit	Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice.
24	SlashLevel: 24Slash	normal	70	100	20
24	SlashLevel: 24Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
28	Focus EnergyLevel: 28Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
28	Focus EnergyLevel: 28Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
32	AgilityLevel: 32Agility	psychic	0	0	30
32	AgilityLevel: 32Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
36	Air SlashLevel: 36Air Slash	flying	75	95	0
36	Air SlashLevel: 36Air Slash	Attacks with a blade of air. May cause flinching.
40	X ScissorLevel: 40X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
40	X ScissorLevel: 40X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
44	Swords DanceLevel: 44Swords Dance	normal	0	0	0
44	Swords DanceLevel: 44Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.

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Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	0	0	40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
Razor WindRazor Wind	normal	80	0	10
Razor WindRazor Wind	A 2-turn move with a high critical-hit ratio.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Silver WindSilver Wind	bug	60	100	5
Silver WindSilver Wind	A powdery attack that may raise abilities.
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	bug	90	100	10
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	A damaging sound wave that may lower Sp. Def.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio.
DefogDefog	flying	0	0	15
DefogDefog	Removes obstacles and lowers evasion.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25
Steel WingSteel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
Quick GuardQuick Guard	fighting	0	0	15
Quick GuardQuick Guard	Evades priority attacks for one turn.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	0	0	0	TM19TM19
RoostRoost	Restores the user's HP by half of its max HP.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM51TM51
Steel WingSteel Wing	Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.