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National No. 123

Scyther

Mantis Pokémon

Insect
Flying
Generation I
1.5 m Size
56 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0123
Scyther

Description

The large, wickedly sharp scythes on its forearms are truly fearsome weapons. Prey's attempts to flee are unfailingly thwarted by this Pokémon's nimble motions.

Abilities

Ability 1

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Ability 2

Technician

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

Hidden Ability

Steadfast

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.5 m / 4'92"
Weight 56 kg / 123.46 lbs
Color Green
Body
Bug wings Pokémon with two or more pairs of wings
Habitat
grassland
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 100
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug
Base Egg Cycle 25
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 6400 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 11.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 16.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Scyther
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Scyther
French Insécateur
German Sichlor
Spanish Scyther
Italian Scyther
Japanese ストライク Strike
Korean 스라크 Srak
Chinese 飛天螳螂 / 飞天螳螂 Fēitīntòhnglòhng · Fēitiāntángláng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

The large, wickedly sharp scythes on its forearms are truly fearsome weapons. Prey's attempts to flee are unfailingly thwarted by this Pokémon's nimble motions.

35 descriptions 3 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Scyther
Scyther
Nº123
Scizor
Scizor
Nº212 Scyther · Trade with equipped Metal Coat item
Mega Scizor
Mega Scizor
Nº212 Scizorite
Kleavor
Kleavor
Nº900 Scyther · Black Augurite

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Scyther

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
70
-
130 - 177
250 - 344
Attack
110
+1 EV
103 - 178
202 - 350
Defense
80
-
76 - 145
148 - 284
Sp Attack.
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Defense Esp.
80
-
76 - 145
148 - 284
Speed
105
-
99 - 172
193 - 339
Total
500
+1 EV
-
-
Life
70
Lv 50: 130 - 177 Lv 100: 250 - 344
At. +1 EV
110
Lv 50: 103 - 178 Lv 100: 202 - 350
Df.
80
Lv 50: 76 - 145 Lv 100: 148 - 284
At. Esp.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Df. Esp.
80
Lv 50: 76 - 145 Lv 100: 148 - 284
Vel.
105
Lv 50: 99 - 172 Lv 100: 193 - 339
Total +1 EV
500

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Quick Attack No.98 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Focus Energy No.116 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Double Team No.104 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Slash No.163 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Swords Dance No.14 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Agility No.97 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Wing Attack No.17 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Pursuit No.228 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 9
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 100%
False Swipe No.206 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 40
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Fury Cutter No.210 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 95%
Razor Wind No.13 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
X-Scissor No.404 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Night Slash No.400 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 45
PP 15
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Double Hit No.458 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 35
Hit 90%
Air Slash No.403 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 95%
Vacuum Wave No.410 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Feint No.364 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 30
Hit 100%
Laser Focus No.673 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 44
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Silver Wind No.318 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 6 Mastery 15
PP 5
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Aerial Ace No.332 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 11 Mastery 20
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Close Combat No.370 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 43 Mastery 54
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 100%