#123 Scyther
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Pokémon Game Picture National No. Hoenn No. English name Japanese Name
Ruby/Sapphire
123 281 Scyther ストライク
Strike
FireRed/LeafGreen
Ability: Swarm
When Scyther's HP Gets Low, It's Bug type attack's power is multiplied by 1.5
Emerald
Gender Ratio
Male: 50 % Female: 50 %
Classification Type 1 Type 2 Height Weight
Mantis Pokémon
4'11" 123.5 lbs
Evolution Chain
--Metal Coat-->

Wild Hold Item Dex Category Colour Category Footprint
None Green

Damage Taken
*1 *2 *1 *2 *0.25 *2 *0.25 *1 *0 *2 *1 *0.5 *4 *1 *1 *1 *1
Flavor Text
Ruby SCYTHER is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This POKéMON's scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
Sapphire SCYTHER is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This POKéMON's scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
Emerald Its blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
FireRed It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
LeafGreen With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.

Location
Game Location
Ruby Trade from FireRed/XD
Sapphire Trade from FireRed/XD
Emerald Trade from FireRed/XD
FireRed Safari Zone Areas 1 & Center
LeafGreen Trade from FireRed/XD
Colosseum Trade from FireRed/XD
XD Snagged from Cipher Peon Leden in Citadark Isle

Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Colosseum/XD Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Quick Attack
4010030--
An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
Leer
--10030--
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
6Focus Energy
----30--
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
11Pursuit
4010020--
Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
16False Swipe
4010040--
An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
21Agility
----30--
Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
26Wing Attack
6010035--
Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
31Slash
7010020--
Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
36Swords Dance
----30--
A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
41Double Team
----15--
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
46Fury Cutter
109520--
An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.

Fire Red/Leaf Green Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Quick Attack
4010030--
An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
Leer
--10030--
Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
6Focus Energy
----30--
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
11Pursuit
4010020--
Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.
16False Swipe
4010040--
An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
21Agility
----30--
Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.
26Wing Attack
6010035--
Strikes the foe with wings spread wide.
31Slash
7010020--
Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
36Swords Dance
----30--
A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
41Double Team
----15--
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
46Fury Cutter
109520--
An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06Toxic
--8510100
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM10Hidden Power
??10015--
The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM11Sunny Day
----5--
Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
TM15Hyper Beam
150905--
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17Protect
----10--
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18Rain Dance
----5--
Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21Frustration
??10020--
An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27Return
??10020--
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM32Double Team
----15--
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM40Aerial Ace
60--20--
An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42Facade
7010020--
Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
701002030
An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44Rest
----10--
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45Attract
--10015--
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46Thief
4010010100
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TM47Steel Wing
70902510
Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.
HM01Cut
509530--
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM06Rock Smash
201001550
A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Fire Red/Leaf Green/Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Swords Dance
----30--
A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
Double-edge
12010015--
A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Counter
??10020--
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Mimic
--10010--
Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Substitute
----10--
Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.

Emerald Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Snore
401001530
A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Endure
----10--
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Swagger
--9015100
Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk
----10--
Uses an own move randomly while asleep.
Swift
60--20--
Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
Fury Cutter
109520--
An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.

Egg Moves
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Counter
??10020--
Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Safeguard
----25--
A mystical force prevents all status problems.
Baton Pass
----40--
Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
Razor Wind
8010010--
A 2-turn move that strikes the foe on the 2nd turn.
Reversal
??10015--
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Light Screen
----30--
Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.
Endure
----10--
Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Silver Wind
60100510
A powdery attack that may raise abilities.

Special Attacks
Attack NameTypeAtt.Acc.PPEffect %
Morning Sun
----5--
Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.After Purifying in XD

Egg Steps to Hatch Effort Points from Battling it Catch Rate
6,400 Steps Attack: 1 Point 45

Egg Groups
Lists Of GroupsGroup Names
Bug

Stats
 HPAttackDefenseSp. AttackSp. DefenseSpeed
Base Stats70110805580105
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
344287 233188233278
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
344319259209259309
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
344350284229284339