Pokédex - Scyther (SoulSilver Version)
![[Picture of Scyther]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/123.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #123 |
| Johto | #111 |
| Height | 1.5 m (4'11") |
| Weight | 56.0 kg (123.5 lb) |
| Type | BUG / FLYING |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Scyther]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAO0lEQVQ4y2NgoAP4T1cD/mPh/8chjtOA/wQM+E/IVcQYQNAbhDDtDPhPAh6kBgx8IBJjCEnJmmzNRAMA+adjnWZfRRsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Green |
| Body Form | ![[Form 4]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAx0lEQVQYlbWUuxHDMAiGcS4DME5Klyk9KqVKSo/DCCl0ZykSEaBYf2Vz8ImXtDEzrNHT4yQizOf1u+8vRDSjHlEuADCfInIDuuEOjGH0tBaiyxjnZjWIKln3syJK2bsnZiNR6qOub6MhREnNHRHzwQPZvVYRJvcLrRYeVQ0paET8k95MflPfEE+9tY7j3RuVXke5v0LsMaoZqcYweloKus5okJ3ppr/XnnpNN1dDmqV07qgL3dx1z7PlRUOVqf9a6VfmFi1cvg+qilQi+b53hAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 187 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Bug |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 6400 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Swarm, Technician |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Scyther
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Speed | 105 |
| Special Attack | 55 |
| Special Defense | 80 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Scyther - Mantis Pokémon
When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.
French
Insécateur - Pokémon Mante
Ses coups de faux sont pratiquement imparables. Il se déplace comme un ninja.
German
Sichlor - Mantis
Es ist fast unmöglich, seinen Sensen auszuweichen, da es mit der Schnelligkeit eines Ninja zuschlägt.
Spanish
Scyther - Pokémon Mantis
Es casi imposible evitar el ataque de sus guadañas. Se mueve como un ninja.
Italian
Scyther - Pokémon Mantide
È quasi impossibile parare gli attacchi sferrati dalle sue falci. Si muove come un ninja.
Japanese
ストライク (SUTORAIKU) - かまきりポケモン (KamakiriPOKEMON)
りょううでのカマによるこうげきを ふせぐことはふかのうにちかい。 そのうごきはまるでニンジャだ。 (RyouudenoKAMAniyorukougekiwo fusegukotohafukanounichikai. sonougokihamarudeNINJAda. )
Evolutions (When Scyther Evolves)
- Evolves into Scizor if traded while holding Metal Coat.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Scyther)
Special method: Bug Catching Contest
Moves Learned
SoulSilver Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacuum Wave | FIGHTING | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 1 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 5 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 9 | Pursuit | DARK | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 13 | False Swipe | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 17 | Agility | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 21 | Wing Attack | FLYING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 25 | Fury Cutter | BUG | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 29 | Slash | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 33 | Razor Wind | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bef |
| 37 | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | User | d |
| 41 | X-Scissor | BUG | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 45 | Night Slash | DARK | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 49 | Double Hit | NORMAL | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 53 | Air Slash | FLYING | Special | 75 | 95 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 57 | Swords Dance | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 61 | Feint | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user |
What moves can Scyther learn in Pokémon SoulSilver?
Scyther can learn the following moves:
Aerial AceTM40
Agility
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 21
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 17
Air SlashLevel 53
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Baton PassRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Brick BreakDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM31
Bug BiteHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
CaptivateTM78
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
DefogDiamond/Pearl; Platinum: HM05
Double HitLevel 49
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 37
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
FacadeTM42
False Swipe
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 16
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM54
FeintPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 61
Focus Energy
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 6
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Fury Cutter
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 46
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25
Giga ImpactTM68
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Knock OffPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
LeerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Light ScreenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Morning SunPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Natural GiftTM83
Night Slash
- Level 45
- Egg Move
Ominous WindPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Pursuit
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 11
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
Quick AttackRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
Razor Wind
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
RoostTM51
Secret PowerTM43
Silver Wind
- Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM62
Slash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 29
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Steel WingRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM47
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
SwiftEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Swords Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 36
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 57
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
TailwindHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
U-turnTM89
Vacuum WavePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 1
Wing Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 26
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21
X-Scissor
- Level 41
- TM81