Scyther Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

70

Attack

110

Defense

80

Sp. Atk

55

Sp. Def

80

Speed

105

Total

500

Evolution

1. Scyther
2. →
   ScizorKleavor

Best counters to Scyther

• DiancieHits for 4×
• NihilegoHits for 4×
• StakatakaHits for 4×
• ArcheopsHits for 4×
• Hisuian ArcanineHits for 4×
• AggronHits for 4×

Other Bug/Flying Pokémon

• Butterfree
• Mega Pinsir
• Ledyba
• Ledian
• Yanma
• Beautifly
• Masquerain
• Ninjask
• Mothim
• Combee
• Vespiquen
• Yanmega

Frequently asked questions

What is Scyther weak to?

As a Bug/Flying type, Scyther takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.

What is Scyther resistant to?

Scyther resists Bug, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Scyther?

Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Nihilego and Stakataka, which hit Scyther with super-effective attacks.