Scyther Team Builder

Scyther at a glance

Scyther brings a Bug/Flying typing and a 500 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Electric hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Scyther

• Direct version records exist for Scyther, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
• Planning contexts include FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, Platinum, Black & White.
• 20 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Scyther

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Scyther's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Meowscaradaresists electric - adds grass pressure - adds dark pressureFuecocoresists fire - resists ice - adds fire pressureCrocalorresists fire - resists ice - adds fire pressureSkeledirgeresists fire - resists ice - adds fire pressureQuaxlyresists fire - resists ice - adds water pressureQuaxwellresists fire - resists ice - adds water pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Scyther

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire, electric, and ice.
• Rock coverage and entry-hazard pressure can make this Pokemon harder to use without support.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.