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Competitive Pokemon Sword/Shield Movesets and Strategies for Scyther

Base Stats for Scyther

Bug / Flying

Abilities:
,
,

Evolutions / Family:
Scyther
Scizor

Weakness Chart for Bug/Flying-type:

Bug

Dark

Dragon

Electric

Fairy

Fighting

Fire

Flying

Ghost

0.5x

2x

0.25x

2x

Grass

Ground

Ice

Normal

Poison

Psychic

Rock

Steel

Water

0.25x

0x

2x

4x

¼x

½x

2x

4x

Movesets for Singles

What is a good competitive moveset for Scyther? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.

Common single-battle team mates for Scyther in Pokemon Sword/Shield:

LaprasIndeedee-FAlcremieScizorExcadrillRotom-WashHitmontopAlakazamMeowsticStarmie

Scyther is a pretty decent Bug and Flying-typed Pokemon. Scyther is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Scyther is weak to Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks.

Species: Scyther
Item: Eviolite / Life Orb
Ability: Technician
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- X-Scissor / U-turn
- Dual Wingbeat / Wing Attack
- Protect
- Swords Dance

Physical Sweeper Scyther (Popular/Trending)

Scyther is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is 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%. 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 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.

♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Scyther switches out after damaging the target).
♦ 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.
♦ 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).

Species: Scyther
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

Physical Sweeper Scyther (Technician)

Scyther is an outstanding Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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 Technician, Scyther's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.

♦ 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.
♦ 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 hefty 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).

Species: Scyther
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

Physical Sweeper Scyther (Steadfast)

Scyther is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It's goal is 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 Steadfast, if Scyther flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.

♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ 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).

Species: Scyther
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

Scyther Support (Bulky Swords Sweeper)

Scyther is an interesting Support. 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 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle. 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.

♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ 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).

Species: Scyther
Item: Metronome
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Roost
- Aerial Ace
- Fury Cutter
- Swords Dance

Scyther Physical Sweeper (Furious Cutter Of Doom)

Scyther is a stupendous Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Technician, Scyther's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.

♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ 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).

Movesets for Doubles

What is a good doubles moveset for Scyther? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.

Common double-battle team mates for Scyther in Pokemon Sword/Shield:

UrshifuMagearnaMagnezoneCrawdauntDragapultShuckleKommo-oPrimarinaMienshaoGengar

Species: Scyther
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

Doubles Physical Sweeper Scyther (Technician)

Scyther is a sensational Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Scyther is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield until it was realized Eviolite would make it quite viable. 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 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.

♦ 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.
♦ 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 good 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).

Species: Scyther
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

Doubles Physical Sweeper Scyther (Steadfast)

Scyther is a stupendous Physical Sweeper. It was designed 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 Steadfast, if Scyther flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.

♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ 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).

Movepool

Wondering what moves can Scyther learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.

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
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: Swift (BP: 60), Wing Attack (BP: 60), Cut (BP: 50), Quick Attack (BP: 40), Thief (BP: 60), Rock Smash (BP: 40), Fury Cutter (BP: 40), Snore (BP: 50), False Swipe (BP: 40), Aerial Ace (BP: 60), Assurance (BP: 60), Bug Bite (BP: 60), Double Hit (BP: 35), Feint (BP: 30), Vacuum Wave (BP: 40), Round (BP: 60), Struggle Bug (BP: 50), Acrobatics (BP: 55), Brutal Swing (BP: 60), Dual Wingbeat (BP: 40)
Moves with Priority: Quick Attack, Detect, Endure, Protect, Feint, Vacuum Wave, Quick Guard
Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break

Optimize Scyther's EVs for Sword/Shield

Competitive Information for Scyther [Sword/Shield]