--- title: "Scyther (#0123): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si" url: "https://pokee.si/pokemon/scyther" description: "Scyther (#0123): Bug/Flying-type Mantis Pokémon from Kanto. Base stat total 500. Stats, matchups, evolutions, moves, every Pokédex entry and lore on pokee.si." last_updated: "2026-10-21" publisher: "pokee.si: a Pokédex for families (unofficial fan site)" last_checked: "2026-10-20" --- #0123 · Kanto · Generation 1 # Scyther Mantis Pokémon · Bug/Flying-type ![Scyther official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/123.webp) Scyther is a [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug)/[Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying)-type Pokémon, the Mantis Pokémon, number 123 (#0123) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 1 and comes from the [Kanto](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/kanto) region. It is 1.5 m tall and weighs 56 kg. Scyther is the Mantis Pokémon, a green Bug and Flying type so fast that the Pokédex says it can seem to be more than one Scyther at once. Its scythes sharpen with every cut, and its entries have called it ninja-like since the first games. ## How to pronounce Scyther Scyther is pronounced **SY-dher**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable. Listen to Scyther said out loud: [Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/123.mp3) In Japanese it is ストライク (Strike). Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce). ## Lore ### Biology Scyther is a green, bipedal insectoid, 1.5 m tall and 56 kg, with large white scythes for arms, three blunt horns and two pairs of cream wings that the Pokédex says it very rarely uses to fly. Females have larger abdomens than males. Its colouring camouflages it in grass. ### Behaviour Scyther is a ninja-like ambusher. The Pokédex says it leaps from tall grass, confuses its prey with quick movements, cleaves it, and dresses it with its scythes before eating. Young Scyther are said to share a home deep in the mountains while they train with their scythes, and a forest patch full of felled trees marks a Scyther's territory. ### Habitat The Pokédex habitat is grassland, and Bulbapedia adds forests. In Scarlet and Violet it lives across Paldea's South Province, North Province and Casseroya Lake and in the Indigo Disk's Savanna and Canyon Biomes. In Legends: Z-A it is in Wild Zone 13, with more in the Mega Dimension DLC's Hyperspace Lumiose. ### Powers Its Abilities are Swarm and Technician, with Steadfast hidden. In Scarlet and Violet it learns Slash, X-Scissor and Air Slash, and Swords Dance sharpens its attack. With 110 base Attack and 105 base Speed it is a fast physical attacker. ### Name origin Scyther may combine 'scythe' with the suffix '-er', for something that cuts. The Japanese name is Strike (ストライク), the same English word. ### Design inspiration Scyther appears to be based on a mantis, with arms shaped like scythes. Its reptilian head and claws resemble a dromaeosaur dinosaur, and Bulbapedia sees similarities to the kamikiri, a hair-cutting yokai. An early design appeared in the Capsule Monsters pitch to Nintendo. These are fan readings. ### Evolution notes Trade Scyther while it holds a Metal Coat and it becomes Scizor, while using a Black Augurite on it makes Kleavor. ### In the games In Pokémon Pokopia, a Scyther teaches Ditto the move Cut. A Generation I original, it was a Red exclusive in the international Red and Blue, found in the Safari Zone and at the Rocket Game Corner in Celadon City. ### In the anime Tracey catches an ageing Scyther in 'Tracey Gets Bugged', after it settles its quarrel with the swarm it led; Bulbapedia says swarms pick leaders by combat. In 'Gettin' The Bugs Out', Bugsy's Scyther fans away Fire moves with Swords Dance. ### Fun facts - Its English name in the Red and Green beta was Stryke. - Bulbapedia notes that no other Pokémon with two possible Evolutions had both of them added after its own debut; for Scyther, Scizor came in Generation II and Kleavor in Generation VIII. - In 'Showdown at Dark City', Scyther rages at the colour red, which Bulbapedia suggests may nod to it being a Red and FireRed exclusive. Sources: [Bulbapedia: Scyther (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Scyther_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Scyther (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/scyther/) ## Base stats - HP: **70** - Attack: **110** - Defense: **80** - Sp. Atk: **55** - Sp. Def: **80** - Speed: **105** Scyther’s base stat total is **500**. Its highest stat is Attack. ## Type matchups ### What is Scyther weak to? Scyther takes extra damage from [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (4×), [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (2×), [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) (2×), [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (2×), [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (2×) moves. It resists [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (¼×), [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (¼×), [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (½×). It is immune to [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) moves. ## Evolution ### How does Scyther evolve? Scyther evolves into [Scizor](https://pokee.si/pokemon/scizor) (Trade holding Metal Coat). Scyther evolves into [Kleavor](https://pokee.si/pokemon/kleavor) (Black Augurite). The whole family: **Scyther**, [Scizor](https://pokee.si/pokemon/scizor), [Kleavor](https://pokee.si/pokemon/kleavor). ## Abilities - [Swarm](https://pokee.si/abilities/swarm): Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. - [Technician](https://pokee.si/abilities/technician): Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power. - [Steadfast](https://pokee.si/abilities/steadfast) (hidden ability): Raises Speed one stage upon flinching. ## Moves ### Moves Scyther learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet | Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Leer](https://pokee.si/moves/leer) | Normal | Status | — | | 1 | [Quick Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/quick-attack) | Normal | Physical | 40 | | 4 | [Fury Cutter](https://pokee.si/moves/fury-cutter) | Bug | Physical | 40 | | 8 | [False Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/false-swipe) | Normal | Physical | 40 | | 12 | [Wing Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/wing-attack) | Flying | Physical | 60 | | 16 | [Double Team](https://pokee.si/moves/double-team) | Normal | Status | — | | 20 | [Double Hit](https://pokee.si/moves/double-hit) | Normal | Physical | 35 | | 24 | [Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/slash) | Normal | Physical | 70 | | 28 | [Focus Energy](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-energy) | Normal | Status | — | | 32 | [Agility](https://pokee.si/moves/agility) | Psychic | Status | — | | 36 | [Air Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/air-slash) | Flying | Special | 75 | | 40 | [X-Scissor](https://pokee.si/moves/x-scissor) | Bug | Physical | 80 | | 44 | [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance) | Normal | Status | — | ### TM moves (40) Scyther can learn 40 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Agility](https://pokee.si/moves/agility), [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Acrobatics](https://pokee.si/moves/acrobatics), [Struggle Bug](https://pokee.si/moves/struggle-bug), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Pounce](https://pokee.si/moves/pounce), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Air Cutter](https://pokee.si/moves/air-cutter), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [False Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/false-swipe), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [U-turn](https://pokee.si/moves/u-turn), [Air Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/air-slash), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Light Screen](https://pokee.si/moves/light-screen), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [X-Scissor](https://pokee.si/moves/x-scissor), [Tailwind](https://pokee.si/moves/tailwind), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Baton Pass](https://pokee.si/moves/baton-pass), [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Bug Buzz](https://pokee.si/moves/bug-buzz), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Close Combat](https://pokee.si/moves/close-combat), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Bug Bite](https://pokee.si/moves/bug-bite), [Vacuum Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/vacuum-wave), [Lunge](https://pokee.si/moves/lunge), [Dual Wingbeat](https://pokee.si/moves/dual-wingbeat), [Skitter Smack](https://pokee.si/moves/skitter-smack). Egg moves (5):[Counter](https://pokee.si/moves/counter), [Defog](https://pokee.si/moves/defog), [Feint](https://pokee.si/moves/feint), [Night Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/night-slash), [Quick Guard](https://pokee.si/moves/quick-guard). ## Breeding & training - Gender: 50% male, 50% female. - Egg groups: Bug. - Egg cycles: 25 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 3,200). - Catch rate: 45 out of 255. - Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50. - Growth rate: Medium (1,000,000 experience points to reach level 100). - Defeating it gives 1 Attack effort value. - Base experience yield: 100. ## Pokédex entries 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. *(Legends: Arceus)* 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. *(Shield)* As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree. *(Sword)* Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja. *(Yellow, Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Let’s Go, Eevee!)* Some call it a ninja. Its movements— imperceptibly quick—are sufficient to cleave the air in two. It's very popular in Alola. *(Ultra Moon)* Its two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating. *(Ultra Sun)* ## Names around the world - **Japanese**: ストライク - **Romaji**: Strike - **French**: Insécateur - **German**: Sichlor - **Spanish**: Scyther - **Italian**: Scyther - **Korean**: 스라크 - **Chinese (Simplified)**: 飞天螳螂 - **Chinese (Traditional)**: 飛天螳螂 ## Trivia - Heaviest Bug type in Gen 1: 56 kg. - Tallest Bug type in Gen 1: 1.5 m, shared with 2 others. - Fastest Bug type in Gen 1: 105 Speed. - Highest HP among Bug types in Gen 1: 70, shared with 1 other. - Highest base stat total among Bug types in Gen 1: 500, shared with 1 other. - Taller than 72% of all Pokémon (1.5 m). - Heavier than 70% of all Pokémon (56 kg). - Base stat total 500, ranked #278 of 1,025. - Its best stat is Speed, ranked #100 of 1,025. - One of 13 Pokémon that are both Bug and Flying. - One of 130 green Pokémon. - Number 123 of 151 Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). - Part of an evolution family of 3 Pokémon. - Can learn 53 different moves in Scarlet / Violet. - Catch rate 45: about 5.9% per Poké Ball at full health. - Appears in 19 distinct Pokédex entries. ## Sources and fact-checking - Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data. - Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Scyther (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Scyther_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Scyther (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/scyther/). - Pronunciation (SY-dher): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it. **Last checked:** 20 October 2026. 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