Scyther #0123
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| Typing | BugFlying |
| Abilities | Swarm - Ability 1 Technician - Ability 2 |
| Classification | The Mantis Pokémon |
| National ID | #0123 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x4
Rock
Weak x2
Flying
Fire
Electric
Ice
Resists x½
Bug
Resists x¼
Fighting
Grass
Immune x0
Ground
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Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 70 | 130—177 | |||
| Attack | 110 | 103—145 | 115—162 | 126—178 | |
| Defense | 80 | 76—118 | 85—132 | 93—145 | |
| Sp. Attack | 55 | 54—96 | 60—107 | 66—117 | |
| Sp. Defense | 80 | 76—118 | 85—132 | 93—145 | |
| Speed | 105 | 99—141 | 110—157 | 121—172 | |
| Total | 500 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug |
| Egg Cycles | 25 |
| Egg Steps | 6375 |
| Gender Ratio | 50.39% 49.61% |
| Height | 1.5 m (4'11") |
| Weight | 56.0 kg (123.5 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 187 |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Catch Chance | ~11.95% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Scyther via level-up in Pokémon Platinum:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Vacuum Wave | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Spec. |
| 5 | Focus Energy | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 9 | Pursuit | 40 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 13 | False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 17 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 21 | Wing Attack | 60 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 25 | Fury Cutter | 10 | 95 | Bug | Phys. |
| 29 | Slash | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 33 | Razor Wind | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| 37 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 41 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 45 | Night Slash | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 49 | Double Hit | 35 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| 53 | Air Slash | 75 | 95 | Flying | Spec. |
| 57 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 61 | Feint | 50 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Scyther as Egg Moves in Pokémon Platinum:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Pass | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Bug Buzz | 90 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| Counter | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Night Slash | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Razor Wind | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| Reversal | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Silver Wind | 60 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Scyther as Tutor Moves in Pokémon Platinum:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | 10 | 95 | Bug | Phys. |
| Knock Off | 20 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Ominous Wind | 60 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| Snore | 40 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Scyther via TM in Pokémon Platinum:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM006 | Toxic | — | 85 | Poison | Stat. |
| TM010 | Hidden Power | 1 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM011 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM015 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM018 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM021 | Frustration | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM027 | Return | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM031 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM040 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM043 | Secret Power | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM045 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM046 | Thief | 40 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM047 | Steel Wing | 70 | 90 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM051 | Roost | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| TM054 | False Swipe | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM058 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM062 | Silver Wind | 60 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| TM068 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM075 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM078 | Captivate | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM081 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM082 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM083 | Natural Gift | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 90 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM089 | U-turn | 70 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via HM
The following moves are learned by Scyther via HM in Pokémon Platinum:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | 50 | 95 | Normal | Phys. |
| HM05 | Defog | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
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