#0123
— Mantis Pokémon
Scyther
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Scyther is a bug/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 500 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 105) and a physical attacking profile. Its Swarm ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Scyther. Build around what Scyther actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Scyther takes super-effective damage from Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Scyther into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (110)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (55)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 105)
- BST
- 500 (strong for the format)
Scyther is a bug/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 500 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 105) and a physical attacking profile. Its Swarm ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Scyther. Build around what Scyther actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Scyther
Scyther is the Mantis Pokémon a Bug/Flying type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 500 with Swarm or Technician as abilities.
What is Scyther weak to?
Scyther is a Bug/Flying-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying. It resists Grass, Fighting, Bug. It is immune to Ground.
How to counter Scyther
To counter Scyther in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Rock or Fire or Electric or Ice or Flying moves and can withstand its Bug/Flying STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Scyther in competitive teams
Scyther can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Scyther on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.