Competitive Information for Scyther [Sword/Shield]
Bug / Flying
Abilities:
If this Pokemon flinches, its Speed is raised by 1 stage.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Bug attacks.
This Pokemon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power, including Struggle.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Scyther? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Meet Scyther, the marvelous Pokémon of Bug and Flying types! Scyther is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Scyther's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Eviolite / Life Orb
Ability: Technician
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- U-turn / X-Scissor
- Dual Wingbeat
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Scyther shows a remarkable Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. Scyther is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield but Eviolite changes that. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. Life Orb boosts the power of Scyther's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Technician, Scyther's moves of 60 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power.
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Dual Wingbeat is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Scyther this turn).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Scyther's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Eviolite / Charti Berry
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Dual Wingbeat / Wing Attack
- Bug Bite / X-Scissor
- Double-Edge / Double Hit
- Knock Off / Night Slash
For single battles, Scyther is a top-notch Physical Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with destructive physical moves. Scyther is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until Eviolite was attached to it. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Technician, Scyther's moves of 60 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. In this case it would boosts Dual Wingbeat, Wing Attack, Bug Bite and Double Hit. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Scyther steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Double Hit is a physical 35-base power Normal-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Eviolite / Charti Berry
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- X-Scissor / U-turn
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Dual Wingbeat / Wing Attack
- Knock Off / Night Slash
For those intense single battles, Scyther is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical power. Scyther is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until Eviolite was attached to it. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Steadfast, if Scyther flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Scyther switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Dual Wingbeat is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Eviolite
Ability: Technician
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 8 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Roost
- Aerial Ace / Bug Bite
- Baton Pass / Brick Break
- Swords Dance
For those intense single battles, Scyther is a superb Support. Scyther is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until equipping Eviolite became the goto option. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Technician, Scyther's moves of 60 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. In this case it would boosts Aerial Ace and Bug Bite. If all you're looking for is a bulky sweeper, Brick Break provides the best possible coverage alongside Aerial Ace. Roost makes sure Scyther keeps surviving, and allows it to stall out weaker Electric- and Ice-type attacks. Plus it can Roost off the Stealth Rock damage if your Rapid Spinner dies out sooner than expected.
◆ Aerial Ace is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Scyther steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Baton Pass is a status move (Scyther switches, passing stat changes and more).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Scyther's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Metronome
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Roost
- Aerial Ace
- Fury Cutter
- Swords Dance
Taking on single battles? Scyther is an impressive Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical power. With Technician, Scyther's moves of 60 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. In this case it would boosts Aerial Ace and Fury Cutter. With a Metronome equipped to it, damage of moves used on consecutive turns is increased. Max 2x after 5 turns.
◆ Aerial Ace is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
◆ Fury Cutter is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Bug-type move (power doubles with each hit, up to 160).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Scyther's attack by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Scyther? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Eviolite / Charti Berry
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Dual Wingbeat / Wing Attack
- Brutal Swing / Knock Off
- Bug Bite / X-Scissor
- Double-Edge / Double Hit
Scyther makes an an astounding Physical Sweeper in double battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scyther is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until Eviolite was equipped. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Technician, Scyther's moves of 60 or less power get boosted by 1.5x power. In this case it would boosts Dual Wingbeat, Wing Attack, Brutal Swing, Bug Bite and Double Hit. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
◆ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Scyther steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Double Hit is a physical 35-base power Normal-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
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Item: Eviolite / Charti Berry
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- X-Scissor / U-turn
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Dual Wingbeat / Wing Attack
- Knock Off / Night Slash
Scyther stands out as a noteworthy Physical Sweeper in double battles. This technique aims to crush rivals using forceful physical attacks. Scyther is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield but Eviolite makes it possibly stronger than it's final form. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Steadfast, if Scyther flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Scyther switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Dual Wingbeat is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Flying-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Wing Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Scyther can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Scyther.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Scyther can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Scyther
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves boosted by Technician: Aerial Ace (BP: 60), Swift (BP: 60), Acrobatics (BP: 55), Assurance (BP: 60), Brutal Swing (BP: 60), Bug Bite (BP: 60), False Swipe (BP: 40), Feint (BP: 30), Quick Attack (BP: 40), Rock Smash (BP: 40), Round (BP: 60), Snore (BP: 50), Struggle Bug (BP: 50), Thief (BP: 60), Vacuum Wave (BP: 40), Wing Attack (BP: 60), Double Hit (BP: 35), Dual Wingbeat (BP: 40), Cut (BP: 50), Fury Cutter (BP: 40)
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Protect, Quick Guard, Feint, Quick Attack, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Scyther's stats
- Agility
- Curse
- Skull Bash
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Scyther
- Assurance
- Baton Pass
- Brick Break
- Brutal Swing
- Dual Wingbeat
- Fury Cutter
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Night Slash
- Protect
- Quick Attack
- Rest
- Reversal
- Roost
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Thief
- Toxic
- U-turn
- X-Scissor
Common Effort Values for Scyther in Sword and Shield
- Jolly Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252 )
- Optimize Scyther's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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