Scyther Evolution Guide: Stats, Moves, Type, And Location

Updated: October 2, 2023 by Amber Frost | Leave a comment

Scyther (National Pokédex entry #0123) is a 1st Generation bug/flying type Pokémon that first appeared in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. Scyther’s design is based on a praying mantis and is a large, insect-like Pokémon. Its exoskeleton is predominantly light green and it features large wings, clawed feet, and two massive scythe-like blades for arms. The name “Scyther” likely refers to its massive and powerful blades. This Pokémon features three abilities: Swarm, Technician, and Steadfast. Steadfast is considered a hidden ability.

Originally, Scyther had no evolutions, but its unique bug and flying fusion made it a powerful addition to any trainer’s team. Scyther received its first evolution in 2nd Generation, Scizor (National Pokédex entry #0212). Scizor is a bug/steel Pokémon that originally required a special item to evolve. If trainers wanted to evolve their Scyther into a Scizor, they would have to use a Metal Coat.

For many generations, Scizor was Scyther’s only possible evolution. Pokémon Legends: Arceus changed all that with the introduction of Kleavor (National Pokédex entry #0900), an 8th Generation bug/rock type Pokémon. Like Scizor, Kleavor also requires an item to evolve. In order for a trainer to evolve their Scyther into Kleaver, they’ll need Black Augurite. While Scyther and Scizor are available in many Pokémon games due to their age, Kleavor is only available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Violet, and Pokémon Scarlet.

Scyther, Scizor, and Kleavor all share similar stats. When Scyther evolves, its abilities, strengths, and weaknesses change, but it doesn’t necessarily become “more powerful” like many other Pokémon evolutions. All three have a base stat total of 500. The shift in Pokémon type and the distribution of points throughout their stats is what makes them unique to one another.

Scyther’s Stats and Where to Find Them

Scyther being traded in Pokémon Violet — ©Quick Tips / The Pokémon Company – Original

Trainers should keep in mind that Scyther may not need to be evolved to be powerful. Most Pokémon power up when they evolve, but Scyther simply goes through a transition from a bug/flying type to a bug/steel type (Scizor) or a big/rock type (Kleavor). All three of these Pokémon are good for different team compositions. The trainer’s ultimate goals for their team should determine which fits best for them.

Scyther’s Base Stats

STAT TYPE:	STARTING STAT:	MIN STAT (for lvl 100):	MAX STAT (for lvl 100):
HP	70	250	344
Attack	110	202	350
Defense	80	148	284
Sp. Atk	55	103	229
Sp. Def	80	148	284
Speed	105	193	339

Scyther’s base stats (before leveling up) will always equal 500. This is the same for Scizor and Kleavor. Scyther is capable of learning many different moves through leveling up, breeding conditions, and Technical Machines (TMs). Listed below are all of the moves Scyther is capable of learning in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. It’s important to keep in mind that these move lists can change from game to game, but since Scarlet and Violet are the most current Pokémon games, we’ll be using them as a reference.

Scyther’s Moves Learned Through Leveling Up (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet)

LEVEL:	MOVE:	TYPE:	CATEGORY:	PP:	ACC:
1	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
4	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95
8	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
12	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
16	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—
20	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90
24	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
28	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—
32	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—
36	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
40	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
44	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—

Scyther’s Moves Learned Through TM (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet)

TM:	MOVE:	TYPE:	CATEGORY:	PP:	ACC:
01	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
04	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—
06	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100
07	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—
14	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
15	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100
18	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
20	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
21	Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100
25	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
27	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
32	Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
40	Air Cutter	Flying	Special	60	95
47	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—
57	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
58	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
60	U-Turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
65	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
70	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—
75	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—
85	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—
88	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—
103	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—
105	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
113	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—
130	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—
132	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—
134	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100
152	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
162	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
163	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
167	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100

Scyther’s Moves Learned Through Breeding or Picnics AKA Egg Moves (Pokémon Violet and Scarlet)

MOVE:	TYPE:	CATEGORY:	PP:	ACC:
Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100
Defog	Flying	Status	—	—
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100
Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	—	—

Where to find Scyther In Every Game Compatible with Pokémon: Home

GAME:	LOCATION:
Let’s Go Pikachu	Route 14 and Route 15
Let’s Go Eevee	Trade and/or migrate Scyther from another game
Sword	Training Lowlands
Shield	Training Lowlands
Brilliant Diamond	Route 229, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, and Big Bluff Cavern
Shining Pearl	Trade and/or migrate Scyther from another game
Legends: Arceus	Grandtree Arena and Primeval Grotto
Scarlet	Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), and West Province (Area Three)
Violet	Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), and West Province (Area Three)

Scizor’s Stats and How to Evolve Them

Scyther evolves into Scizor — ©100% Guides / The Pokémon Company – Original

Scizor is the 2nd Generation bug/steel type evolution of Scyther. Unlike most Pokémon, trainers cannot achieve Scizor by simply leveling their Scyther. To successfully evolve Scyther, the trainer must trade Scyther while holding a Metal Coat, resulting in a Scizor. Scizor’s base stats are equal to Scyther’s. As a steel-type Pokémon, Scizor has a higher base attack and base defense than Scyther. Scizor takes a pretty substantial hit to its speed after evolution, making Scyther a much faster and more agile Pokémon.

Scizor looks remarkably similar to Scyther. It still looks like an insect, but rather than green, Scizor’s exoskeleton is vivid red metal. Scizor still has wings and can still learn some flying moves, but it lacks Scyther’s movement speed. Scizor has two massive pincers for hands, rather than the deadly blades of its predecessor. Scizor’s abilities include Swarm, Technician, and the hidden ability, Light Metal.

Scizor’s Base Stats

STAT TYPE:	STARTING STAT:	MIN STAT (for lvl 100):	MAX STAT (for lvl 100):
HP	70	250	344
Attack	130	238	394
Defense	100	184	328
Sp. Atk	55	103	229
Sp. Def	80	148	284
Speed	65	121	251

Scizor’s Moves Learned Through Leveling Up (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet)

LEVEL:	MOVE:	TYPE:	CATEGORY:	PP:	ACC:
1	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—
1	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
1	False Swipre	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95
1	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
1	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
12	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
16	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—
20	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90
24	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
28	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—
32	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—
36	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
40	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
44	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—

Scizor’s Moves Learned Through TM (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet)

TM:	MOVE:	TYPE:	CATEGORY:	PP:	ACC:
01	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
04	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—
06	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100
07	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—
14	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
15	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100
18	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
20	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
21	Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100
25	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
27	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
31	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
32	Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
40	Air Cutter	Flying	Special	60	95
43	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100
47	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—
51	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—
57	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
58	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
60	U-Turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
65	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
70	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—
75	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—
85	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—
88	Sword Dance	Normal	Status	—	—
93	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
99	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
103	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—
104	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—
105	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
113	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—
130	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—
132	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—
134	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100
152	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
162	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
163	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
167	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100
170	Steel Beam	Steel	Special	140	95
171	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100

Scizor’s Egg Moves are the same as Scyther’s, but Scizor does have the benefit of learning one extra move upon evolution. When a trainer evolves Scyther into Scizor in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Scizor learns Bullet Punch. Bullet Punch is a steel-type physical move that has 40 power and 100 accuracy.

How to get Scizor In Every Game Compatible with Pokémon: Home

GAME:	HOW TO GET SCIZOR:
Let’s Go Pikachu	Scizor is not available in this game
Let’s Go Eevee	Scizor is not available in this game
Sword	Evolve Scyther
Shield	Evolve Scyther
Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Scyther
Shining Pearl	Trade or migrate Scizor from another game
Legends: Arceus	Space-Time Distortion
Scarlet	Evolve Scyther
Violet	Evolve Scyther

Kleavor’s Stats and How to Evolve Them

Kleavor in Pokémon Legends: Arceus — © Astrosive / The Pokémon Company – Original

Kleavor is Scyther’s newest evolution. First introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Kleavor is an 8th Generation rock/bug type Pokémon. To evolve a Scyther into a Kleavor, the trainer needs to use a Black Augurite. Like Scyther and Scizor, Kleavor’s base stats equal 500. Much like Scyther, it excels in attack and defense. This makes sense for both Pokémon because one is steel and the other is rock, elements that are incredibly durable and hit hard. Kleavor has a relatively high speed in comparison to Scizor, though. Where Kleavor struggles with its base stats is its Special Attack.

Kleavor does resemble its predecessors fairly well. With the same general body shape, Kleavor simply has a brown exoskeleton made of rock. Unlike Scyther and Scizor, Kleavor doesn’t have wings. Its arms are two giant axes made of rock, making Kleavor an incredibly hard-hitting Pokémon. Its base abilities include Swarm, Sheer Force, and the hidden ability, Sharpness.

Kleavor’s Base Stats

STAT TYPE:	STARTING STAT:	MIN STAT (for lvl 100):	MAX STAT (for lvl 100):
HP	70	250	344
Attack	135	247	405
Defense	95	175	317
Sp. Atk	45	85	207
Sp. Def	70	130	262
Speed	85	157	295

Kleavor’s Moves Learned Through Leveling Up (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet)

LEVEL:	MOVE:	TYPE:	CATEGORY:	PP:	ACC:
1	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100
1	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
4	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	40	95
8	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
12	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
16	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—
20	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90
24	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
28	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—
32	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—
36	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
40	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
44	Swords Dance	Normal	Physical	—	—

Kleavor’s Moves Learned Through TM (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet)

TM:	MOVE:	TYPE:	CATEGORY:	PP:	ACC:
01	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
04	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—
06	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100
07	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—
14	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	55	100
15	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100
18	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
20	Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100
21	Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100
25	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
27	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
32	Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
36	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
40	Air Cutter	Flying	Special	60	95
47	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—
51	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—
57	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
58	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
60	U-Turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
65	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
70	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—
75	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—
76	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
85	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—
86	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
88	Sword Dance	Normal	Status	—	—
103	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—
105	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100
113	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—
116	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—
130	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—
132	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—
134	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100
150	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
152	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
162	Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100
163	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
167	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100

Kleavor’s Egg Moves are the same as Scyther’s and Scizor’s. That said, Kleavor does learn a unique move upon evolution. Once a trainer evolves Scyther into Kleavor, Kleavor learns Stone Axe, a rock-type physical attack with 65 power and 90 accuracy.

How to get Kleavor In Every Available Game