Stats & Training
Scyther's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
Scyther Weakness
Scyther's Bug/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x49-60% Fire Fang 2x47-55% Ice Fang 2x47-55% Thunder Fang 2x47-55% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Solrock builds →Fire Blast 2x47-55% Rock Throw 4x96-115%KO Fire Spin 2x17-21% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x50-59% Fire Fang 2x47-56% Ice Fang 2x47-56% Thunder Fang 2x47-56% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Lunatone builds →Rock Tomb 4x88-103%KO Rock Throw 4x70-84% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 4x70-84% Rollout 4x39-47% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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 Anorith RockBug | D | |
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Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x49-58% Rock Slide 4x153-180%KO Fire Fang 2x44-53% Ice Fang 2x44-53% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 4x95-113%KO Rock Tomb 4x76-90% Rock Throw 4x70-83% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Omanyte builds →Rock Slide 4x83-98% Rock Tomb 4x64-75% Rollout 4x38-45% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Kabuto builds →Rock Slide 4x128-150%KO Rock Tomb 4x101-120%KO | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Anorith builds →Rock Slide 4x140-165%KO Rock Tomb 4x114-135%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x48-57% Fly 2x92-109%KO Flamethrower 2x41-48% Rock Slide 4x156-185%KO | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Lunatone builds →Blizzard 2x68-81% Ice Beam 2x56-66% Rock Slide 4x95-112%KO Rock Tomb 4x78-92% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Solrock builds →Fire Blast 2x46-55% Flamethrower 2x38-46% Rock Slide 4x145-171%KO Rock Tomb 4x118-138%KO | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Anorith builds →Rock Slide 4x145-171%KO Rock Tomb 4x118-138%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Shieldon builds →Thunder 2x38-46% Fire Blast 2x38-46% Blizzard 2x38-46% Flamethrower 2x31-37% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x48-57% Fly 2x92-109%KO Flamethrower 2x41-48% Rock Slide 4x156-185%KO | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Lunatone builds →Blizzard 2x68-81% Ice Beam 2x56-66% Rock Slide 4x95-112%KO Rock Tomb 4x78-92% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Solrock builds →Fire Blast 2x46-55% Flamethrower 2x38-46% Rock Slide 4x145-171%KO Rock Tomb 4x118-138%KO | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Anorith builds →Rock Slide 4x145-171%KO Aerial Ace 2x38-46% Rock Tomb 4x118-138%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Shieldon builds →Thunder 2x38-46% Fire Blast 2x38-46% Blizzard 2x38-46% Flamethrower 2x31-37% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x45-54% Fly 2x86-102%KO Flamethrower 2x38-45% Rock Slide 4x146-172%KO | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x142-167%KO Rock Tomb 4x115-136%KO Rock Throw 4x97-115%KO | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Lunatone builds →Blizzard 2x66-78% Ice Beam 2x54-64% Rock Slide 4x93-110%KO Rock Tomb 4x75-89% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Anorith builds →Rock Slide 4x137-162%KO Ancient Power 4x62-73% Aerial Ace 2x37-43% Rock Tomb 4x110-130%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Shieldon builds →Thunder 2x37-43% Fire Blast 2x37-43% Blizzard 2x37-43% Flamethrower 2x30-35% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x46-54% Fly 2x87-102%KO Flamethrower 2x37-44% Rock Slide 4x145-171%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x141-166%KO Rock Tomb 4x111-132%KO Rock Throw 4x95-112%KO | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Lunatone builds →Blizzard 2x64-76% Ice Beam 2x52-62% Rock Slide 4x91-107%KO Rock Tomb 4x74-88% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Anorith builds →Rock Slide 4x133-156%KO Ancient Power 4x58-68% Aerial Ace 2x36-42% Rock Tomb 4x107-127%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Shieldon builds →Thunder 2x36-42% Fire Blast 2x36-42% Blizzard 2x36-42% Flamethrower 2x30-36% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Fire Blast 2x47-55% Fly 2x90-106%KO Flamethrower 2x39-46% Rock Slide 4x151-178%KO | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x144-170%KO Rock Tomb 4x116-137%KO Rock Throw 4x98-116%KO | ||
 Cranidos Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 4x341-401%KO Fire Blast 2x30-36% Blizzard 2x30-36% Thunder 2x30-36% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Anorith builds →Rock Slide 4x137-161%KO Ancient Power 4x59-70% Aerial Ace 2x37-44% Rock Tomb 4x112-132%KO | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Scyther View Shieldon builds →Thunder 2x37-44% Fire Blast 2x37-44% Blizzard 2x37-44% Flamethrower 2x30-36% | ||
In Platinum, Infernape can KO Scyther with Fire Blast (94-111%). Dragonite threatens a KO with Outrage (123-145%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt also KOs at 101-119%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Infernape builds →Close Combat18-21% U Turn14-17% Fire Blast 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed55-65% Outrage123-145%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x101-119%KO Heat Wave 2x70-83% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x243-286%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scyther View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 2x54-64% Pursuit27-32% | ||
Platinum Evolution
Scyther's evolution chain splits 2 ways into Scizor and Kleavor. The method you choose determines which form you get. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Scyther easily with 48 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Counter and 7 more to offspring.
Platinum Scyther Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Swords Dance and Scyther can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Technician supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Scyther best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Aerial Ace
- Swords Dance
- Night Slash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Baton Pass and Bug Buzz on Scyther. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Bug Buzz and X-Scissor, they expand what Scyther can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Platinum Scyther Locations
Scyther appears at decent spawn rates across 7 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Scyther in Platinum
Walking encounters at Lv. 19-29 across 7 spots for Scyther. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Scyther Guide
In Platinum, Scyther isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Scizor to unlock its full potential. At 500 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Platinum, watch for Aerodactyl (Rock), Arcanine (Fire), and Jolteon (Electric) when using Scyther. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Aerodactyl is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Ice and Flying-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In Platinum, Run Technician on Scyther. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Scyther also gets Swarm and Steadfast, but they don't compare. With base 105 Speed, Technician gives Scyther an edge before opponents can react.
In Platinum, Scyther fills the sweeper role. It's a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Platinum, Scyther does the job early-game if you need a Bug/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Scizor before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Scyther has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves