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Scyther in Pokémon Sun and Moon: stats, evolution and moves

Original Alola #275: Scyther’s Bug/Flying typing, Generation VII stats, abilities, evolution family and Sun/Moon learnsets.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon for Nintendo 3DS (2016). Sun and Moon differences are labelled. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have a different story, expanded Pokédex and altered trials.

01

Original Alola identity and base stats

Scyther is Alola #275 and National #123. The main profile uses its standard form with Bug / Flying typing. These base stats and ability slots apply to original Sun/Moon.

The reference picture is a locally stored PokéAPI sprite. The games themselves use 3D Pokémon models.

Scyther
Scyther: standard form, original Alola #275.
Scyther original Sun/Moon base stats
StatBase value
HP70
Attack110
Defense80
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def80
Speed105
Total500
02

Obtaining this species

Plan the exact version and method before hunting. Wild encounters, SOS allies, gifts, fossils, breeding, evolution and compatible trades fill different regional entries. Seeing a Pokémon and owning its Pokédex entry are separate collection goals.

Consult the original Alola Pokédex and the . Read the Sun and Moon rows; that external page also contains Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon data.

The evolution family below identifies how owned family members can fill this entry. Individual encounter locations and SOS prerequisites still require their own method.

03

Evolution family and original requirements

Scyther original Sun/Moon evolution family
FromIntoMethod
ScytherScizorTrade while holding Metal Coat

This table shows the regional family and native Alolan evolution methods. Original friendship evolution uses 220 friendship. The version performing a Rockruff or Cosmoem evolution determines its result. Form changes and Mega Evolution are separate from permanent species evolution.

04

Abilities and training

Scyther Generation VII ability slots
AbilitySlot
SwarmRegular slot 1
TechnicianRegular slot 2
SteadfastHidden Ability slot

A Hidden Ability slot records compatibility. Obtainability must come from a documented SOS, gift, distribution or compatible breeding source. Regular ability slots, Hidden Abilities and form-specific assignments are separate.

Base stats determine a species’ starting profile; nature, IVs, EVs and level determine the actual battle stats. Scyther’s listed height is 1.5 m and weight is 56 kg for the selected form.

05

Sun and Moon level-up moves

Level 1 entries can include starting or reminder moves. Level 0 means a move offered when the species evolves. The Move Reminder can teach a current species’ level-up moves, including moves above its current level, for a Heart Scale in Sun/Moon.

06

Compatible TMs

No original Sun/Moon TM compatibility is recorded for this form.

07

Egg moves and Move Tutor compatibility

Recorded Egg moves: Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Counter, Defog, Endure, Night Slash, Quick Guard, Razor Wind, Reversal, Silver Wind, Steel Wing.

No original Sun/Moon tutor compatibility is recorded for this form.

Learnsets use only the original Sun/Moon version group. Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon expanded tutors and later-generation moves are excluded. Breeding and special tutor services have their own species and eligibility requirements.

08

Related species and return to the Pokédex

Return to Scyther in the illustrated Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Read the selected form and original Sun/Moon version before applying a move or evolution method. Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon and later games change several important requirements.

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