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scyther
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Scyther

Mantis Pokémon

BugFlying

The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.

Base Stats

HP 70
Attack 110
Defense 80
Sp. Atk 55
Sp. Def 80
Speed 105
Total 500

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Mantis Pokémon
Height 1.5 m
Weight 56.0 kg
Base Exp 100
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Grassland
Egg Groups Bug

Sprites

scyther Front Front
scyther Back Back
scyther Front Shiny Front Shiny
scyther Back Shiny Back Shiny
scyther Front ♀ Front ♀
scyther Back ♀ Back ♀
scyther Front Shiny ♀ Front Shiny ♀
scyther Back Shiny ♀ Back Shiny ♀
scyther Official Art Official Art
scyther Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ru Usage: 0.7%
Offensive Swords Dance
Moves
Bug Bite / Quick Attack
Brick Break / Quick Attack
Item
Life Orb / Lum Berry
Ability
Technician
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252
Choice
Moves
Bug Bite / Quick Attack
Brick Break / Bug Bite
Item
Choice Band / Choice Scarf
Ability
Technician
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252
Bulky Swords Dance
Item
Eviolite
Ability
Technician
Nature
Jolly
EVs
HP 248
Atk 8
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Even though Scyther boasts the same Base Stat Total as its evolution, Scizor, a simple retype has set the two eons apart. While Scizor has been consistently vying for top spot in OU, Scyther is forced to dwell in its shadows. This leaves Scyther relegated to the RU metagame, where it can function as a good sweeper with Swords Dance to set up or Baton Pass its boosts to a teammate, thanks to its solid 105 Speed and 110 Attack in tandem with Technician boosted Aerial Ace and Bug Bite, allowing it to take down a fair number of threats in RU. Additionally, it can function as a scout with its access to U-turn in order to maintain momentum. However, Scyther possesses a severe weakness to Stealth Rock, mandating that it be used in tandem with a Rapid Spin user. Furthermore, it also faces competition from Scolipede and Durant, both of which are faster than Scyther, possess better type combinations, and have stronger offensive movepools. While Scyther is still a solidly viable Pokemon, you need to be sure it is exactly what you are looking for.

Most Used Moves

Aerial Ace
100.0%
U-turn
69.0%
Bug Bite
38.9%

Most Used Items

Eviolite
51.3%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc