#123 · Mantis Pokémon
Scyther
bug flying
"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."
Type Effectiveness
Weak to
Fire 2x Flying 2x Rock 4x Electric 2x Ice 2x
Resists
Fighting 0.25x Grass 0.25x Bug 0.5x
Immune to
Ground
Abilities
Swarm, Technician, Steadfast
Level-Up Moves
Lv1 Quick attack
Lv1 Vacuum wave
Lv12 Pursuit
Lv17 Leer
Lv18 False swipe
Lv20 Focus energy
Lv24 Double team
Lv29 Slash
Lv35 Swords dance
Lv41 X scissor
Lv42 Agility
Lv43 Close combat
TM / HM Moves
Cut
Headbutt
Take down
Double edge
Hyper beam
Toxic
Rage
Mimic
Bide
Swift
Skull bash
Rest
Egg Moves
Razor wind
Counter
Light screen
Reversal
Safeguard
Baton pass
Silver wind
Bug buzz
Competitive Profile
EV Spread
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
High speed + offense. Max Speed to outpace threats; max attack stat for KOs.
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