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How to Evolve Scyther - Location and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Scyther

Scyther in Other Pokemon Games
Pokemon_Scarlet_Logo.pngSV Pokemon Sword and Shield IconSWSH Pokemon Brilliant Diamond LogoBDSP Pokemon Legends Arceus LogoPLA

Scyther is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Scyther and all locations, how to evolve Scyther into Kleavor and Scizor, type advantages, stats, what moves Scyther learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Scyther.

All Scyther Pages
Scyther Alpha Scyther Coming Up Roses Request
Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus VespiquenVespiquen
(#71)
Pokemon Legends Arceus ScytherScyther
(#72)
Pokemon Legends Arceus KleavorKleavor
(#73)

All Scyther Evolutions

Scyther Evolution Line

Evolution Line
Scyther ImageScyther Metal Coat ImageMetal Coat
Scizor ImageScizor
Black Augurite ImageBlack Augurite
Kleavor ImageKleavor

Scizor - Buy Metal Coat from the Trading Post

PLA - Jubilife Village Simona Trading Post.png
Evolving Scyther into Scizor can be done by buying a Metal Coat from the Trading Post and using it to Scyther.

The Metal Coat is available at the Jublife Village's Trading Post at the price of 1000 Merit Points each. Save up Merit Points by collecting Satchels in the different maps of the game.

What are Merit Points?

Kleavor - Use a Black Augurite

Kleavor

On the other hand, using a Black Augurite on Scyther will evolve it into a Kleavor.

Black Augurites can be obtained from fighting or catching Gravelers.

Graveler - How to Get and Location

How to Get Scyther

All Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations
Scyther Obsidian Fieldlands Map Locations

Obsidian Fieldlands Map and Pokemon List

Coronet Highlands

Coronet Highlands Map Locations
Scyther Coronet Highlands Map Locations

Coronet Highlands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Scyther Appears

Scyther Habitats
Obsidian Fields Grandtree Arena
Crimson Mirelands Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands Not Found Here
Coronet Highlands Primeval Grotto
Alabaster Icelands Not Found Here

Time and Weather when Scyther Appears

Favored Conditions
Time
All Times of Day
Weather
All Weather Conditions

Times of Day Weather Conditions
Pokemon Legends Arceus Morning Morning
Pokemon Legends Arceus Midday Midday
Pokemon Legends Arceus Evening Evening
Pokemon Legends Arceus Nightfall Nightfall
Pokemon Legends Arceus Clear Clear
Pokemon Legends Arceus Cloudy Cloudy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Rainy Rainy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Snowy Snowy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Strong Sunlight Strong Sunlight
Pokemon Legends Arceus Foggy Foggy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Pokemon Legends Arceus Snowstorm Snowstorm

Weather Guide: All Weather Types and Effects

Can Also Be Caught in Space-Time Distortions

Space-Time Distortions

In addition to its Pokedex entry location, Scyther can be caught randomly in Space-Time Distortions as well.

Space-Time Distortions: How to Find and List of Pokemon

Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Obsidian Fieldlands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Alpha Scyther Location(s)

Zone Image of Location
Obsidian Fieldlands
Grandtree Arena
Alpha Scyther Location
Alpha Pokemon Location on Map

Alpha Pokemon Guide: List of Alpha Pokemon

Research Tasks for Scyther

Research Tasks and Objectives

Research Task Objectives
Double Icon
Number caught 1/2/4/10/15
Number defeated 1/2/4/10/15
Number you've defeated with Rock-type moves 1/2/4/6/10/
Times you've seen it use Air Slash 1/3/6/12/25
Double Icon
Times you've seen it use X-Scissor 1/3/6/12/25
Double Icon
Times you've seen it use an agile style move 1/3/8/20/40
Number of different forms you've obtained 2
Double Icon = 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Scyther's Research Tasks Fast

Catch four, then defeat two with Rock-Type moves.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Scyther Type and Basic Info

Scyther - Basic Info

Category Mantis Pokemon
Type
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon
Height 4' 11" Weight 123.5 lbs
Pokedex Entry 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.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Plump Beans ImagePlump Beans Springy Mushroom ImageSpringy Mushroom Dazzling Honey ImageDazzling Honey Hearty Grains ImageHearty Grains

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Spoiled Apricorn ImageSpoiled Apricorn Wood ImageWood

Scyther Type Effectiveness

Type
Takes 4x damage
(Weakness)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon
Takes 2x damage
(Weakness)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fire Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Electric Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
(Resistance)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Grass Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
(Resistance)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
(Immunity)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Scyther

Scyther Base Stats

HP
70
Atk
110
Def
80
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
80
Speed
105
Total Base Stats
500

Scyther Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master) Move Type BP Acc. PP
1 (10) Quick Attack Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 40 100 20
6 (15) Silver Wind Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon 60 100 15
11 (20) Aerial Ace Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon 60 - 20
14 (24) Double Hit Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
18 (28) Air Slash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon 75 95 10
25 (35) Swords Dance Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 20
34 (45) X-Scissor Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon 80 100 10
43 (54) Close Combat Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 100 100 5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move Type BP Acc PP
False Swipe Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 40 100 30
Rock Smash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 40 100 20
Aerial Ace Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon 60 - 20
Swift Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 60 - 20
Ominous Wind Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ghost Type Icon 60 100 15
Focus Energy Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 20
Calm Mind Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 0 - 10
Rest Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
Psycho Cut Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 70 100 15
X-Scissor Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon 80 100 10
Giga Impact Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 120 90 5
Hyper Beam Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 120 90 5

Scyther Pokedex Number

All Scyther Pages
Scyther Alpha Scyther Coming Up Roses Request
Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus VespiquenVespiquen
(#71)
Pokemon Legends Arceus ScytherScyther
(#72)
Pokemon Legends Arceus KleavorKleavor
(#73)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Scyther in Other Pokemon Games

Scyther in Other Pokemon Games
Pokemon_Scarlet_Logo.pngSV Pokemon Sword and Shield IconSWSH Pokemon Brilliant Diamond LogoBDSP Pokemon Legends Arceus LogoPLA

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Pokedex

Pokemon Legends Arceus - Pokedex Partial Banner

Hisui Pokedex: List of All Pokemon

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