Scyther

BUGFLYING

HP: 70
Atk: 110
Def: 80
SpA: 55
SpD: 80
Spe: 105

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Weaknesses

ROCK4x
ELECTRIC2x
FIRE2x
FLYING2x
ICE2x

Best Nature

Adamant 0/32/18/0/0/16

Best Moveset

Best Ability / Item

Technician

Life Orb

Best Scyther Moves

Best Scyther Natures

Adamant 0/32/18/0/0/16
44.73%
Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32
20.94%
Adamant 10/28/0/0/0/28
11.61%
Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32
9.62%
Adamant 9/21/2/0/2/32
4.83%
Adamant 17/16/17/0/16/0
3.88%
Hardy 2/32/0/0/0/32
1.75%
Adamant 13/32/0/0/21/0
1.02%
Adamant 32/21/0/0/0/13
0.84%
Adamant 29/32/0/0/0/5
0.51%
Other
0.27%

Best Scyther Abilities

Technician
Powers up weak moves so the Pokémon can deal more damage with them.
99.97%
Steadfast
The Pokémon's determination boosts its Speed stat every time it flinches.
0.03%

Best Scyther Items

Life Orb
Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.
65.68%
Focus Sash
Prevents a one-hit knockout.
34.32%

Best Scyther Teammates

Gholdengo
STEGHO
Teams Builder
29.26%
Archaludon
STEDRA
Teams Builder
14.02%
Excadrill
GROSTE
Teams Builder
12.11%
Tyranitar
ROCDAR
Teams Builder
12.11%
Sinistcha
GRAGHO
Teams Builder
12.10%
Dragapult
DRAGHO
Teams Builder
3.27%
Incineroar
FIRDAR
Teams Builder
2.29%
Grimmsnarl
DARFAI
Teams Builder
2.29%
Pelipper
WATFLY
Teams Builder
1.82%
Basculegion
WATGHO
Teams Builder
1.81%
Other
8.92%

Meta Discussion

What do you think of Scyther in the current meta?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Scyther?

The best moveset for Scyther in the current competitive meta typically features the moves its most common attacks.

How to counter Scyther in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Scyther can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (rock 4x, electric 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ice 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Scyther?

The best item for Scyther is typically Life Orb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Scyther?

The best moveset for Scyther in the current competitive meta typically features the moves its most common attacks.

How to counter Scyther in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Scyther can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (rock 4x, electric 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ice 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Scyther?

The best item for Scyther is typically Life Orb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Scyther

Weaknesses

Best Nature

Best Moveset

Best Ability / Item

Scyther technical VGC usage sections

Best Scyther Moves

Best Scyther Natures

Adamant 0/32/18/0/0/16

Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

Adamant 10/28/0/0/0/28

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Adamant 9/21/2/0/2/32

Adamant 17/16/17/0/16/0

Hardy 2/32/0/0/0/32

Adamant 13/32/0/0/21/0

Adamant 32/21/0/0/0/13

Adamant 29/32/0/0/0/5

Other

Best Scyther Abilities

Technician

Steadfast

Best Scyther Items

Life Orb

Focus Sash

Best Scyther Teammates

Other

What do you think of Scyther in the current meta?

Frequently Asked Questions

Scyther

Weaknesses

Best Nature

Best Moveset

Best Ability / Item

Scyther technical VGC usage sections

Best Scyther Moves

Best Scyther Natures

Adamant 0/32/18/0/0/16

Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

Adamant 10/28/0/0/0/28

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Adamant 9/21/2/0/2/32

Adamant 17/16/17/0/16/0

Hardy 2/32/0/0/0/32

Adamant 13/32/0/0/21/0

Adamant 32/21/0/0/0/13

Adamant 29/32/0/0/0/5

Other

Best Scyther Abilities

Technician

Steadfast

Best Scyther Items

Life Orb

Focus Sash

Best Scyther Teammates

Other

What do you think of Scyther in the current meta?

Frequently Asked Questions