Scyther vs Scizor
Scyther and Scizor have the same base stat total (500), Scyther is faster (base Speed 105 vs 65), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Scyther: 1× at best against Scizor; Scizor: 1× at best against Scyther).
The same line before and after evolution.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Scyther | Scizor |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 70 |
| Attack | 110 | 130 (higher) |
| Defense | 80 | 100 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 55 | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 80 |
| Speed | 105 (higher) | 65 |
| Total | 500 | 500 |
| Bulk | 230 | 250 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Scizor has the higher Attack (130 vs 110) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (250 vs 230), but Scyther is faster (105 vs 65 base Speed).
Scyther is ahead on
- is faster (105 vs 65 base Speed)
Scizor is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (130 vs 110)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (250 vs 230)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Scyther: Swarm, Technician, Steadfast; Scizor: Swarm, Technician, Light Metal), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Scyther has 157 Speed and Scizor has 117, so Scyther moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Scyther | Scizor |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 105 | 65 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 157 | 117 |
Type matchup, both ways
Scyther (Bug/Flying) attacking Scizor
Bug ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Scyther hits Scizor for ½× with Bug moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Scizor (Bug/Steel) attacking Scyther
Bug ½×, Steel 1×. Using only its own types, Scizor hits Scyther for ½× with Bug moves (not very effective) and 1× with Steel moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Scyther: Fire 2× (super effective), Electric 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Rock 4× (super effective).
- Scizor: Fire 4× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Scyther
- Swarm. Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Technician. Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
- Steadfast (hidden ability). Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Scizor
- Swarm. Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Technician. Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
- Light Metal (hidden ability). Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Size, generation and evolution
Scizor is taller (1.8 m vs 1.5 m for Scyther), and Scizor is heavier (118 kg vs 56 kg for Scyther).
| Detail | Scyther | Scizor |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 56 kg | 118 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Scyther → Scizor / Kleavor | Scyther → Scizor / Kleavor |
Scyther (#0123) is a Bug/Flying-type Mantis Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Scyther → Scizor / Kleavor.
Scizor (#0212) is a Bug/Steel-type Pincer Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2. Its evolution line is Scyther → Scizor / Kleavor.
Keep exploring
- Open Scyther and Scizor in the Compare tool
- Scyther and Scizor Pokédex pages
- Bug/Flying weaknesses · Bug/Steel weaknesses
- Speed tiers