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Scyther in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves

Find Scyther’s X/Y locations, Bug/Flying typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Scyther is Kalos Mountain #136 and National #123. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Bug / Flying.

Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

Scyther Pokémon X/Y base stats
Stat	Base value
HP	70
Attack	110
Defense	80
Sp. Atk	55
Sp. Def	80
Speed	105
Total	500

Where to find it in X and Y

Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.

Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

Scyther Pokémon X/Y encounters
Location	Version	Method	Level	Condition
Route 21	X and Y	Purple flowers	50–52	—
Route 21	X and Y	Red flowers	50–52	—
Route 21	X and Y	Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon)	27	—

Evolution family

Scyther evolution family in X and Y
From	Into	X / Y method
Scyther	Scizor	Trade while holding Metal Coat

Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.

All Kalos evolution methods

Abilities, breeding and training

Scyther abilities
Ability	Slot
Swarm	Regular ability
Technician	Regular ability
Steadfast	Hidden Ability

Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.

Scyther breeding and training facts
Property	Value
Gender ratio	50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)	Bug
Base hatch cycles	25
Experience growth	medium
Base capture rate	45 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship	70
EV yield	Attack +1
Height / weight	1.5 m / 56 kg

The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.

Breeding, EVs, IVs and Super Training

Level-up moves

Scyther Pokémon X/Y level-up moves
Level	Move
1 / start	Leer
1 / start	Quick Attack
1 / start	Vacuum Wave
5	Focus Energy
9	Pursuit
13	False Swipe
17	Agility
21	Wing Attack
25	Fury Cutter
29	Slash
33	Razor Wind
37	Double Team
41	X-Scissor
45	Night Slash
49	Double Hit
50	Air Slash
57	Swords Dance
61	Feint

All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.

Compatible TMs and HMs

Scyther compatible machines
Machine	Move	Type	Category
TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status
TM19	Roost	Flying	Status
TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical
TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status
TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	Normal	Special
TM51	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical
TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical
TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status
TM76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special
TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status
TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical
TM100	Confide	Normal	Status
HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical

TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.

All 100 TM and 5 HM locations

Egg moves and move tutors

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

No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.

Related species

Return to Scyther in the Kalos Pokédex.

Scizor: locations, stats and moves

FIELD NOTE

Check Scyther’s version label and encounter method before travelling.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.