Fury Cutter + Bug Buzz
Scyther's best Bug-type moveset is Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz, with 12.62 DPS and 229.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Scyther ranks #35 (C Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
Scyther is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,706 CP and is weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fury Cutter / Bug Buzz. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Scyther takes increased damage from:
Rock256.0%
Electric160.0%
Fire160.0%
Flying160.0%
Ice160.0%
Scyther takes reduced damage from:
Ground24.4%
Fighting39.1%
Grass39.1%
Bug62.5%
| 1. | Fury Cutter | Bug Buzz | 11.13 | 12.62 | 229.9 |
| 2. | Fury Cutter | X-Scissor | 10.92 | 12.39 | 225.7 |
| 3. | Air Slash | Bug Buzz | 10.61 | 12.03 | 219.1 |
| 4. |  Steel Wing | Bug Buzz | 10.49 | 11.90 | 216.7 |
| 5. | Air Slash | X-Scissor | 10.45 | 11.85 | 215.9 |
| 6. | Steel Wing | X-Scissor | 10.31 | 11.70 | 213.1 |
| 7. | Fury Cutter | Aerial Ace | 9.79 | 11.11 | 202.4 |
| 8. | Air Slash | Aerial Ace | 9.70 | 11.01 | 200.6 |
Fury Cutter
4
8
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Air Slash1281.0s| Damage | 12 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Steel Wing *1481.0s| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
X-Scissor45331.5s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Bug Buzz *95503.5s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.9s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
SpecialBug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:
Night Slash45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialNight Slash has a 12.5% chance to:
Aerial Ace55332.5s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Trailblaze65502.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.9s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialTrailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:
The following chart shows Scyther's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Scyther's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Scyther has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Scyther reaches a maximum of 2,706 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,472–1,546 CP, rising to 1,841–1,933 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,104–1,160 CP.
 Max CP | 2706 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1104 CP - 1160 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1472 CP - 1546 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1472 CP - 1546 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1841 CP - 1933 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Scyther Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 CP | 2 | 119 CP | 3 | 201 CP |
| 4 | 283 CP | 5 | 365 CP | 6 | 446 CP |
| 7 | 528 CP | 8 | 610 CP | 9 | 691 CP |
| 10 | 773 CP | 11 | 850 CP | 12 | 928 CP |
| 13 | 1005 CP | 14 | 1082 CP | 15 | 1160 CP |
| 16 | 1237 CP | 17 | 1314 CP | 18 | 1392 CP |
| 19 | 1469 CP | 20 | 1546 CP | 21 | 1624 CP |
| 22 | 1701 CP | 23 | 1778 CP | 24 | 1856 CP |
| 25 | 1933 CP | 26 | 2010 CP | 27 | 2088 CP |
| 28 | 2165 CP | 29 | 2242 CP | 30 | 2320 CP |
| 31 | 2358 CP | 32 | 2397 CP | 33 | 2436 CP |
| 34 | 2474 CP | 35 | 2513 CP | 36 | 2552 CP |
| 37 | 2590 CP | 38 | 2629 CP | 39 | 2668 CP |
| 40 | 2706 CP | 41 | 2741 CP | 42 | 2775 CP |
| 43 | 2810 CP | 44 | 2845 CP | 45 | 2880 CP |
| 46 | 2916 CP | 47 | 2951 CP | 48 | 2987 CP |
| 49 | 3023 CP | 50 | 3060 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Scyther's Bug and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Scyther.
Bug FlyingMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #123 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Scyther |
|  Scizor |
| Scizor |
|  Mega Scizor |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Scyther in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Scyther
Scizor
Kleavor
Mega Scizor
Shadow Scyther
Shadow ScizorScyther's height ranges from 0.74 m to 2.63 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  | |
| 0.74 m | 0.75 m | 1.5 m | 2.25 m | 2.63 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Scyther in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.735 m | 0.75 m |
| 2′05″ | 2′06″ | |
| XS | 0.75 m | 1.5 m |
| 2′06″ | 4′11″ | |
| M | 1.125 m | 1.875 m |
| 3′08″ | 6′02″ | |
| XL | 1.875 m | 2.25 m |
| 6′02″ | 7′05″ | |
| XXL | 2.25 m | 2.625 m |
| 7′05″ | 8′07″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_HOVERING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 14s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 20.0% |
| Attack Timer | 5s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Scyther Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Scyther from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Scyther in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Scyther. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one. |
| Yellow | Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The move ment looks like that of a ninja. |
| Gold | It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track. |
| Silver | When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its pro tective colors make it invisible. |
| Crystal | It's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down. |
| Ruby, 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. |
| Diamond, Pearl | It is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects. |
| HeartGold | It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track. |
| SoulSilver | When it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible. |
| X | It tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly. |
| Y | It slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track. |
| Omega 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
| Sun | It confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes. |
| Moon | While young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds. |
| Ultra Sun | Its two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating. |
| Ultra Moon | Some call it a ninja. Its movements— imperceptibly quick—are sufficient to cleave the air in two. It’s very popular in Alola. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The movement looks like that of a ninja. |
| Sword | As Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree. |
| Shield | If you come across an area in a forest where a lot of the trees have been cut down, what you’ve found is a Scyther’s territory. |
| Legends: Arceus | The large, wickedly sharp scythes on its forearms are truly fearsome weapons. Prey's attempts to flee are unfailingly thwarted by this Pokémon's nimble motions. |
The best moves for Scyther in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.62 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 229.9.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Bug and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.
Scyther’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,706 CP and 3,060 CP at Level 50.
Scyther can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Scyther cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Scyther: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.
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