#123 Scyther Pokedex
| Japanese Name: SUTORAIKU (Strike) Type: Bug/Flying Species: Mantis Height: 4' 11" Weight: 123.0 lbs Evolution: |
Description: With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one. 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.
Locations:
| Game | Rarity | Location |
| Ruby | None | Trade from FireRed/XD |
| Sapphire | None | Trade from FireRed/XD |
| Emerald | None | Trade from FireRed/XD |
| Fire Red | Rare | Safari Zone Areas 1 and Center |
| Leaf Green | None | Trade from FireRed/XD |
| Colosseum | None | Trade from FireRed/XD |
| XD | Only One | Snagged from Cipher Peon Leden in Citadark Isle |
Statistics:
| Stats | HP | Att | Def | S. Atk | S. Def | Spd |
| Base Power | 70 | 110 | 80 | 55 | 80 | 105 |
| Max Stats (Red/Blue/Yellow and Gold/Silver/Crystal Only) | ||||||
| Max. Stats | 343 | 318 | 258 | 208 | 258 | 308 |
| Hindering Personality/Nature | ||||||
| Max. Stats | 344 | 287 | 233 | 188 | 233 | 278 |
| Neutral Personality/Nature | ||||||
| Max. Stats | 344 | 319 | 259 | 209 | 259 | 309 |
| Beneficial Personality/Nature | ||||||
| Max. Stats | 344 | 350 | 284 | 229 | 284 | 339 |
Gameboy Attacks:
[Red/Blue/Yellow] [Gold/Silver/Crystal] [Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Colosseum/XD] [Fire Red/Leaf Green] [Egg Moves] [Tutor Moves] [TM/HM Moves]
Level Up Attacks: Red/Blue/Yellow
| Lvl | Move | Type |
| - | Quick Attack | Normal |
| 17 | Leer | Normal |
| 20 | Focus Energy | Normal |
| 24 | Double Team | Normal |
| 29 | Slash | Normal |
| 35 | Swords Dance | Normal |
| 42 | Agility | Psychic |
Level Up Attacks: Gold/Silver/Crystal
| Lvl | Move | Type |
| - | Quick Attack | Normal |
| - | Leer | Normal |
| 6 | Focus Energy | Normal |
| 12 | Pursuit | Dark |
| 18 | False Swipe | Normal |
| 24 | Agility | Psychic |
| 30 | Wing Attack | Flying |
| 36 | Slash | Normal |
| 42 | Swords Dance | Normal |
| 48 | Double Team | Normal |
Level Up Attacks: Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/Colosseum/XD
| Lvl | Move | Pwr | Type | Acc | PP |
| - | Quick Attack | 40 | Normal | 100% | 30 |
| - | Leer | - | Normal | 100% | 30 |
| 6 | Focus Energy | - | Normal | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Pursuit | 40 | Dark | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | False Swipe | 40 | Normal | 100% | 40 |
| 21 | Agility | - | Psychic | 100% | 30 |
| 26 | Wing Attack | 60 | Flying | 100% | 35 |
| 31 | Slash | 70 | Normal | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Swords Dance | - | Normal | 100% | 30 |
| 41 | Double Team | - | Normal | 100% | 15 |
| 46 | Fury Cutter | 10 | Bug | 95% | 20 |
Inherent Ability:
| Swarm | Ups BUG moves in a pinch. |
Level Up Attacks: Fire Red/Leaf Green
| Lvl | Move | Pwr | Type | Acc | PP |
| - | Quick Attack | 40 | Normal | 100% | 30 |
| - | Leer | - | Normal | 100% | 30 |
| 6 | Focus Energy | - | Normal | 100% | 30 |
| 11 | Pursuit | 40 | Dark | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | False Swipe | 40 | Normal | 100% | 40 |
| 21 | Agility | - | Psychic | 100% | 30 |
| 26 | Wing Attack | 60 | Flying | 100% | 35 |
| 31 | Slash | 70 | Normal | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Swords Dance | - | Normal | 100% | 30 |
| 41 | Double Team | - | Normal | 100% | 15 |
| 46 | Fury Cutter | 10 | Bug | 95% | 20 |
Egg Moves:
| Move | Pwr | Type | Acc | PP |
| Counter | Varies | Fighting | 100% | 20 |
| Safeguard | - | Normal | 100% | 25 |
| Baton Pass | - | Normal | 100% | 40 |
| Razor Wind | 80 | Normal | 75% | 10 |
| Reversal | Varies | Fighting | 100% | 15 |
| Light Screen | - | Psychic | 100% | 30 |
| Endure | - | Normal | 100% | 10 |
| Silver Wind | 60 | Bug | 100% | 5 |
Tutor Moves: Fire Red/Leaf Green
| Move | Pwr | Type | Acc | PP |
| Counter | Varies | Fighting | 100% | 20 |
| Double-Edge | 120 | Normal | 100% | 15 |
| Mimic | - | Normal | 100% | 10 |
| Swords Dance | - | Normal | 100% | 30 |
| Substitute | - | Normal | 100% | 10 |
Tutor Moves: Emerald
| Move | Pwr | Type | Acc | PP |
| Snore | 40 | Normal | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | - | Normal | - | 10 |
| Swagger | - | Normal | 90% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | - | Normal | - | 10 |
| Swift | 60 | Normal | - | 20 |
| Fury Cutter | 10 | Bug | 95% | 20 |
TM/HM Moves: Ruby/Sapphire and Fire Red/Leaf Green
| TM/HM | Move | Pwr | Type | Acc | PP |
| TM06 | Toxic | - | Poison | 85% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Varies | Normal | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | - | Fire | - | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | Normal | 90% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | - | Normal | 100% | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | - | Water | 90% | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Varies | Normal | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | Varies | Normal | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | - | Normal | 100% | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | 60 | Flying | 100% | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | Normal | 100% | 10 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | Normal | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | - | Psychic | 100% | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract | - | Normal | 100% | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief | 40 | Dark | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | Steel Wing | 70 | Steel | 90% | 25 |
| HM01 | Cut | 50 | Normal | 95% | 30 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | 20 | Fighting | 100% | 15 |