In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

What is Scyther weak to?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

What is the best ability for Scyther?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

What role does Scyther play in battle?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

Should I use Scyther?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

Scyther - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Sweeper

CTier

105Speed · Fast

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.

Base Stats

High

HP70

Attack110

Defense80

Sp. Atk55

Sp. Def80

Speed105

Total500

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.5 m

Weight56.0 kg

Base XP100

Abilities

Swarm

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

TechnicianTop Pick

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

SteadfastHARare

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

EV Yield

HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training source

Pokedex Entries

Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja.

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.

Scyther Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Rock
2x (Weak)	Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying
0.5x (Resist)	Bug
0.25x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartVulnerable

5Weak

3Resist

1Immune

Score-4

4xCritical

Rock

2xWeak

Fire Electric Ice Flying

½xResist

Bug

¼xResist

Grass Fighting

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (5)

Grass Psychic Dark Fighting Bug

How to Beat Scyther in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Rhydon GroundRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 48 Rock ThrowLv. 19 Damage vs Scyther Rock Slide 4x 179-211%KO Rock Throw 4x 123-145%KO View Rhydon builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 23 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Scyther Rock Slide 4x 137-161%KO Rock Throw 4x 94-112%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 30 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Damage vs Scyther Rock Slide 4x 81-95% Rock Throw 4x 56-66% View Onix builds →
Articuno IceFlying	C
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Ice BeamLv. 32 GustLv. 1 Ice ShardLv. 1 Damage vs Scyther Ice Beam 2x 82-97% Gust 2x 39-46% Ice Shard 2x 35-41% View Articuno builds →
Arcanine Fire	C
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift Available Move Moves EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Scyther Ember 2x 40-48% View Arcanine builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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

No Evolution

#123ScytherDoes not evolve

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Scyther Best Moveset

Occaberry and Technician form the backbone. Scyther invests max Attack and Speed EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Adamant nature pushes Attack higher. Furycutter handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

Scyther develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Hyper Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Quick Attack+1

A4010030Normal

Lv 4

Focus Energy

D——30Normal

Lv 8

Double Team

———15Normal

Lv 12

Feint+2

D3010010Normal

Lv 16

Wing Attack

C6010035Flying

Lv 20

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 26

Slash

C7010020Normal

Lv 32

Razor Wind

—8010010Normal

Lv 38

Air Slash

D759515Flying

Lv 44

Swords Dance

S——20Normal

Lv 50

X-Scissor

B8010015Bug

TM Moves

TM13

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM12

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM01

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM06

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM50

Roost

C——10Flying

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM18

U-turn

C7010020Bug

TM24

X-Scissor

B8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Scyther doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Scyther can't learn any Tutor moves

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Scyther Locations

low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots for Scyther. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.

Best Locations to Catch Scyther in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Route 14

Grass Lv.33-38 Route

1%Late

Route 15

Grass Lv.33-38 Route

1%Late

Scyther Guide

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.

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