scyther

Scyther is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Bug / Flying

Abilities:

• Swarm: Boosts the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5×) when the ability-bearer's HP is at or below a third of its maximum (i.e., 33%).
• Technician (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of moves which have a power of 60 or less by 50%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Scyther is a mantis-like Pokémon characterized by its green exoskeleton and large, sharp scythe-like blades on its forearms.
• It has wings that allow it to fly at high speeds, enabling it to cut through the air silently.
• Its body is streamlined and built for agility, with yellow abdominal markings and a trio of white spikes on its feet.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Scyther is typically found in tropical and temperate forests, where it uses its camouflage and speed to ambush prey.
• It is known for its territorial nature, often engaging in fierce battles with others of its kind to defend its domain.
• Scyther is a solitary hunter, preferring to remain hidden until it strikes with its razor-sharp blades.

In Battle:

• Scyther is renowned for its speed and physical attack capabilities, making it a formidable opponent in battle.
• Signature moves include Fury Cutter, X-Scissor, and Aerial Ace, which take advantage of its physical prowess and ability to strike quickly.
• It is strong against Grass and Fighting types but has weaknesses to Rock, Fire, Electric, and Flying types.

Evolution:

• Scyther evolves into Scizor when traded while holding a Metal Coat.
• Scizor loses its Flying type and becomes a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon, gaining increased physical defense at the cost of speed.

Interesting Facts:

• Scyther's design and battle style are influenced by the praying mantis and samurai warriors, reflecting its sharp, blade-like arms and swift, decisive movements.
• It is a popular Pokémon among trainers who value speed and power, often used in competitive battling for its ability to quickly dispatch opponents.
• Scyther's presence in the wild is often only detected by the sound of its blades cutting through the air, earning it a mysterious and fearsome reputation.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create theillusion that there is more than one.
• Blue: With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create theillusion that there is more than one.
• Yellow: Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with itsscythes. The move­ ment looks like that of a ninja.
• Gold: It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes,moving too fast for the human eye to track.
• Silver: When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hidesin grass, its pro­ tective colors make it invisible.
• Crystal: It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast thatits opponent does not even know what knocked it down.
• Ruby: SCYTHER is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms.This Pokémon’s scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
• Sapphire: SCYTHER is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms.This Pokémon’s scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
• Emerald: Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
• Firered: It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
• Leafgreen: With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.
• Diamond: It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.
• Pearl: It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.
• Platinum: The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
• Heartgold: It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
• Soulsilver: When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.
• Black: The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
• White: The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
• Black-2: The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
• White-2: The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
• X: It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
• Y: It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
• Omega-Ruby: Scyther is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokémon’s scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Scyther is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokémon’s scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
• Sun: It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.
• Moon: While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.
• Ultra-Sun: Its two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating.
• Ultra-Moon: Some call it a ninja. Its movements— imperceptibly quick—are sufficient to cleave the air in two. It’s very popular in Alola.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.
• Sword: As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree.
• Shield: If you come across an area in a forest where a lot of the trees have been cut down, what you’ve found is a Scyther’s territory.
• Legends-Arceus: 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.