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Scyther is a Bug, Flying-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Scizor when fed 50 candies and given a Metal Coat.
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Pokédex description
Mantis Pokémon
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.
- Scyther's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Air Slash, Aerial Ace: added on February 16th, 2017
- Steel Wing, Bug Buzz: removed on February 16th, 2017
Evolution family
Scyther is part of a two-member family.
Availability
- Scyther was released with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Scyther was released on Bug Out 2019 on April 2nd, 2019.- Shadow form of Scyther was released on August 1st, 2019.
- Since November 7th, 2019, shadow Scyther can be shiny.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Wild |
2,320 2,513 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
 Eggs |
1,546 | 5-km Eggs since 2021 Mar 1
Increased chance/Previously in: |
 Raid Battles |
1,546 1,933 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 19,014
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
 Research tasks |
1,160 | Field Research: Defeat 5 Team GO Rocket Grunts: 2021 May Defeat 3 Team GO Rocket Grunts: 2021 Jan Hatch an Egg: Bug Out 2020 Make 2 Great Throws in a row: A Drive to Investigate Use 10 Nanab Berries to help catch Pokémon: 2019 Sep to Dec Evolve an Onix: Evolution Event Make 2 Great Curveball Throws in a row; Win 3 Gym battles; Win a raid; Hatch an Egg; Evolve 3 Pokémon: Dortmund Pokémon GO Fest 2019 Catch 10 Bug-type Pokémon: Bug Out 2019 Evolve 2 Anorith: Let's Go Celebration Make 3 Excellent Throws: Johto Festival Special Research/Timed Research: Animation Week Research - Completing 5th part |
 GO Snapshot |
2,320 | Obtainable during: Animation Week: 2020 Nov 6 - 12 (up to 5 per day) |
 GO Battle League |
1,546 | Obtainable starting from rank: 7 (Season 3 - Season 5) |
Gallery
Scyther Pokédex entry
Scyther 8-bit sprite
External links
- Scyther page, on the official Pokédex website
- Scyther article, on the Bulbapedia
- Scyther article, on the Pokémon Wiki
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