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Scyther Evolution: How to Get and Evolve Scyther

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Scyther is a Bug/Flying Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about how to evolve Scyther, its location, stats, and more.

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How to Evolve Scyther

Trade While Holding Metal Coat

Scyther Evolution Line
ScytherScyther →
Trade while holding Metal Coat		 ScizorScizor

You can evolve Scyther into Scizor if you trade it to another player while it is holding a Metal Coat.

Metal Coat can be obtained as a reward by completing the Steadfast as Steel side mission available after reaching Rank A, and in the A Feather From Skarmory side mission available after completing Main Mission 38.

Metal Coat can also be purchased from Racine Construction during post-game for ₽4,980.

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Scyther Game Data

Scyther Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #176
Scyther ImageScyther
Pokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Bug Type Icon
Gen 1
Height 1.5 m
Weight 56 kg
Species Mantis Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +1
L-A Dex #176
Scyther ImageShiny Scyther
Pokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Bug Type Icon
Gen 1
Height 1.5 m
Weight 56 kg
Species Mantis Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +1
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Scyther Weakness and Resistance

Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Rock Type Icon
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Bug Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
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Scyther Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
70
 #122
Atk
110
 #66
Def
80
 #114
SpAtk
55
 #220
SpDef
80
 #121
Speed
105
 #40
Total
500
 #117
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 177 177 145 145 130
Atk 178 162 130 117 103
Def 145 132 100 90 76
SpAtk 117 107 75 67 54
SpDef 145 132 100 90 76
Spd 172 157 125 112 99
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature


Scyther Best Nature for Story

Adamant or Jolly

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Jolly ↑ Speed, ↓ SpAtk

Since Scyther is a Fast Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Jolly to boost its Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Special Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Scyther either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Scyther any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Scyther has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
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Scyther Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Base Quick Attack Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
12 Wing Attack Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by spreading its imposing wings wide and slamming them into targets.
16 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
20 Brutal Swing Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks everything nearby by swinging about violently.
24 Slash Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
28 Focus Energy Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user takes a deep breath and focuses, increasing the chance of its attacks landing critical hits for a while.
32 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
34 Bug Buzz Bug Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
36 Air Slash Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make targets flinch.
42 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
46 Lunge Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 9
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with full force. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
016 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
032 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
047 Agility Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
081 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
082 U-turn Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 12
The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
107 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

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