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    Shadow Scyther

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow ScytherBug Flying Shiny Pokémon icon

    Shadow Scyther is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 3060 CP. Shadow Scyther best moveset in Pokémon GO is Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz.

    Shadow Scyther is weak to Rock (2x), Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice moves. It is strong against Bug, Fighting, Grass, and Ground moves. Shiny Shadow Scyther is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Scyther is boosted by Rain and Windy weather.

    Stats

    Max CP3060 CP
    Attack218 ATK
    Defense170 DEF
    Stamina172 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    • windyWindy
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedShadow Scyther can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance5 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#123
    Height1.5 m
    Weight56 kg
    RegionKanto Generation 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate30%
    Base Flee Rate9%
    Catch rewards
    3 Candy
    100 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    75 Candy
    75000 Candy
    Mega Energy reward
    For walking as a Buddy    		25 Mega Energy

    Shadow Scyther type chart

    Weaknesses
    RockRock256.0%
    ElectricElectric160.0%
    FireFire160.0%
    FlyingFlying160.0%
    IceIce160.0%
    Resistances
    GroundGround24.4%
    FightingFighting39.1%
    GrassGrass39.1%
    BugBug62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Scyther's best moveset

    Moves

    Shadow Scyther's best moveset is Fury Cutter and Bug Buzz, with 16.66 DPS (damage per second) and 333.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Shadow Scyther Bug Buzz.

    Best Shadow Scyther moves
    BugFury Cutter
    BugBug Buzz *
    DPS16.66
    TDO333.39
    Score30.5
    Weather Boost
    • rain
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Shadow Scyther with its best moveset, we recommend to use Fury Cutter/X-Scissor. You will lose around 5.3% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Scyther's strongest moveset (Fury Cutter/Bug Buzz).

    Shadow Scyther moves comparison

    The following chart shows Shadow Scyther's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Scyther's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.BugFury Cutter BugBug Buzz *16.66333.430.5
        2.FlyingAir Slash BugBug Buzz *15.82316.629.0
        3.BugFury Cutter BugX-Scissor 15.78315.628.9
        4.SteelSteel Wing *BugBug Buzz *15.74315.028.8
        5.FlyingAir Slash BugX-Scissor 15.06301.227.6
        6.SteelSteel Wing *BugX-Scissor 15.00300.127.5
        7.BugFury Cutter FlyingAerial Ace 14.85297.027.0
        8.BugFury Cutter GrassTrailblaze 14.47289.626.0
        9.FlyingAir Slash FlyingAerial Ace 14.44289.025.9
        10.SteelSteel Wing *FlyingAerial Ace 14.43288.625.9
        11.FlyingAir Slash GrassTrailblaze 14.03280.724.8
        12.SteelSteel Wing *GrassTrailblaze 14.01280.424.8
        1 of 2

        Fast Attacks

        • BugFury CutterDamage3Energy6Duration0.4s
          Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage3
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.4s
          Damage window0.1s - 0.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage2
          Energy4

          Effects
          Fury Cutter has no special effects.
          See Fury Cutter details page ↗
        • SteelSteel Wing *Damage11Energy6Duration0.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Steel Wing
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage11
          Energy6
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration0.8s
          Damage window0.5s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy7

          Effects
          Steel Wing has no special effects.
          See Steel Wing details page ↗
        • FlyingAir SlashDamage14Energy10Duration1.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Air Slash
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage14
          Energy10
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration1.2s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage9
          Energy9

          Effects
          Air Slash has no special effects.
          See Air Slash details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • FlyingAerial AceDamage55Energy33Duration2.4s
          Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage55
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.4s
          Damage window1.9s - 2.2s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy40

          Effects
          Aerial Ace has no special effects.
          See Aerial Ace details page ↗
        • BugBug Buzz *Damage100Energy50Duration3.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.7s
          Damage window2.0s - 3.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy60

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Bug Buzz details page ↗
        • DarkNight SlashDamage50Energy33Duration2.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration2.2s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage50
          Energy35

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
          See Night Slash details page ↗
        • BugX-ScissorDamage45Energy33Duration1.6s
          Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • PsychicPsychic
            • DarkDark
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • GhostGhost
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage45
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.6s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy40

          Effects
          X-Scissor has no special effects.
          See X-Scissor details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        • GrassTrailblazeDamage65Energy50Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Trailblaze
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • FlyingFlying
            • PoisonPoison
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
          See Trailblaze details page ↗
        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Scyther has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Scyther Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Scyther's has 3060 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Scyther obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1414 CP to 1546 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1768 CP to 1933 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Scyther can be found in the 1104 CP to 1160 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3060 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1104 CP - 1160 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1472 CP - 1546 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1414 CP - 1546 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        • windyWindy
        		1768 CP - 1933 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Shadow Scyther Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Scyther Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        138 CP2119 CP3201 CP
        4283 CP5365 CP6446 CP
        7528 CP8610 CP9691 CP
        10773 CP11850 CP12928 CP
        131005 CP141082 CP151160 CP
        161237 CP171314 CP181392 CP
        191469 CP201546 CP211624 CP
        221701 CP231778 CP241856 CP
        251933 CP262010 CP272088 CP
        282165 CP292242 CP302320 CP
        312358 CP322397 CP332436 CP
        342474 CP352513 CP362552 CP
        372590 CP382629 CP392668 CP
        402706 CP412741 CP422775 CP
        432810 CP442845 CP452880 CP
        462916 CP472951 CP482987 CP
        493023 CP503060 CP

        Shadow Scyther evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ScytherShadow Scyther
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        • Special Item: Metal Coat
        		Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ScizorShadow Scizor
        • Shadow Scyther evolves into Shadow Scizor which costs 50 Candy. You need to use a Metal Coat to evolve.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Scyther

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Scyther's Bug and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Scyther.

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BeedrillMega Pokémon iconMega Beedrill
        BugPoison
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
        NormalFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega Pinsir
        BugFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AerodactylMega Pokémon iconMega Aerodactyl
        RockFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
        BugSteel
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega Heracross
        BugFighting
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega Salamence
        DragonFlying
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega Rayquaza
        DragonFlying
        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega 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 and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Shadow Scyther Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Scyther in Pokémon GO is 35.19%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 66.91% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 80.97%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-35.19%39.27%47.82%55.17%
                  Curve52.16%57.17%66.91%74.44%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-47.82%52.68%62.31%69.99%
                  Curve66.91%71.97%80.97%87.07%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 54.19%59.25%68.99%76.41%
                  Curve73.48%78.26%86.34%91.42%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 66.18%71.26%80.34%86.55%
                  Curve84.17%87.99%93.70%96.70%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Scyther, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Shadow Scyther costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Shadow Scyther costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Shadow Scyther high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Scyther. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  Shadow ScytherShadow Scyther

                  Shadow Scyther Pokédex entries

                  Kanto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  Red, BlueWith ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
                  YellowLeaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The move­ ment looks like that of a ninja.
                  GoldIt slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
                  SilverWhen it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its pro­ tective colors make it invisible.
                  CrystalIt's very proud of its speed. It moves so fast that its opponent does not even know what knocked it down.
                  Ruby, SapphireSCYTHER 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.
                  EmeraldIts blindingly fast speed adds to the sharpness of its twin forearm scythes. The scythes can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.
                  FireRedIt tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
                  LeafGreenWith ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one of itself.
                  Diamond, PearlIt is nearly impossible to parry its attacking scythes. Its movements are like a ninja’s.
                  Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2The sharp scythes on its forearms become increasingly sharp by cutting through hard objects.
                  HeartGoldIt slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
                  SoulSilverWhen it moves, it leaves only a blur. If it hides in grass, its protective coloration makes it invisible.
                  XIt tears and shreds prey with its wickedly sharp scythes. It very rarely spreads its wings to fly.
                  YIt slashes through grass with its sharp scythes, moving too fast for the human eye to track.
                  Omega RubyScyther 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 SapphireScyther 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.
                  SunIt confuses its prey with its quick, ninja-like movements. Then, in an instant, it cleaves them with its scythes.
                  MoonWhile young, they live together deep in the mountains, training themselves in how to fight with their scythes and move at high speeds.
                  Ultra SunIts two sharp scythes are more than just weapons. It uses them with dexterity to dress its prey before eating.
                  Ultra MoonSome 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.
                  SwordAs Scyther fights more and more battles, its scythes become sharper and sharper. With a single slice, Scyther can fell a massive tree.
                  ShieldIf 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: ArceusThe 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.