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scyther
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Scyther

Mantis Pokémon

BugFlying

It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.

Base Stats

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

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

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

uu Usage: 5.5%
Swords Dance
Moves
Brick Break / Bug Bite
Quick Attack / Bug Bite
Item
Life Orb
Ability
Technician
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Choice Band
Item
Choice Band
Ability
Technician
Nature
Jolly
EVs
Atk 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Baton Pass
Item
Leftovers / Salac Berry
Ability
Technician
Nature
Jolly
EVs
HP 224
Def 68
Spe 216

Strategy Overview

Despite a crippling 4x weakness to Stealth Rock, Scyther is an extremely dangerous and often underestimated UU sweeper. Its great dual STABs provide excellent neutral coverage, and also hit many common defensive Pokemon for super effective damage (including Hitmontop, Uxie, Venusaur, and Slowbro). In addition, its high Speed and welcome resistances to Fighting and Grass means that it can check and revenge kill many common offensive Pokemon. However, Stealth Rock is hostile to Scyther, shaving off a substantial 50% of its HP; dedicated Rapid Spin support is nearly essential to ensuring success with Scyther. Despite this admittedly large flaw, mustering up the necessary support is definitely worth it when you consider Scyther's destructive potential.

Most Used Moves

Aerial Ace
100.0%
U-turn
75.4%
Pursuit
58.1%

Most Used Items

Life Orb
22.7%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc