Scyther - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Scyther can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
5Focus EnergyNormalStatus
9PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
13False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
17AgilityPsychicStatus
21Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
25Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95
29SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
33Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
37Double TeamNormalStatus
41X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
45Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
49Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
53Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
57Swords DanceNormalStatus

Egg moves

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndureNormalStatus
Light ScreenPsychicStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
SafeguardNormalStatus
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by HM

Scyther is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
05DefogFlyingStatus
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

Transfer-only moves

Scyther can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100
5Focus EnergyNormalStatus
9PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
13False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
17AgilityPsychicStatus
21Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
25Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95
29SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
33Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
37Double TeamNormalStatus
41X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
45Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
49Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
53Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
57Swords DanceNormalStatus
61FeintNormalPhysical 50 100

Egg moves

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Platinum. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndureNormalStatus
Light ScreenPsychicStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
SafeguardNormalStatus
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Scyther can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60

Moves learnt by HM

Scyther is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
05DefogFlyingStatus
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

Transfer-only moves

Scyther can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Scyther learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100
5Focus EnergyNormalStatus
9PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
13False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
17AgilityPsychicStatus
21Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
25Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95
29SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
33Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
37Double TeamNormalStatus
41X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
45Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
49Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
53Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
57Swords DanceNormalStatus
61FeintNormalPhysical 50 100

Egg moves

Scyther learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndureNormalStatus
Light ScreenPsychicStatus
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Razor WindNormalSpecial 80 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
SafeguardNormalStatus
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Scyther can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
TailwindFlyingStatus

Moves learnt by HM

Scyther is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Scyther is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Transfer-only moves

Scyther can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Scyther egg move parents

Scyther's egg groups: Bug

The egg moves for Scyther are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Scyther with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Scyther with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Baton Pass

Bug Buzz

Counter

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Generation 3
Move tutor

Endure

Light Screen

Night Slash

Razor Wind

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Reversal

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Safeguard

Silver Wind