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Shadow Scyther - #123Pokemon GO

TYPE
Bug / Flying
CANDY
3
STARDUST
100
DISTANCE
5KM

Shadow Scyther

This is a Shadow Pokemon and deals an extra +20% damage in Raids and Gym Battles. It also has 20% less defense.

Scyther is blindingly fast. Its blazing speed enhances the effectiveness of the twin scythes on its forearms. This Pokémon's scythes are so effective, they can slice through thick logs in one wicked stroke.

Dex No

#123

Category

Shadow Pokemon

Capture Rate

30%

Flee Rate

9%

New Move

75000 75

Shadow Scyther Weaknesses and Strengths

Shadow Scyther is a dual-type Pokemon of types Bug and Flying. When dealing damage with moves of those types, they will deal an additional 20% damage.

Weak Against
TypesDamage
Flying 160%
Fire 160%
Electric 160%
Ice 160%
Rock 256%
Resistant Against
TypesDamage
Ground 24.4%
Fighting 39.1%
Grass 39.1%
Bug 62.5%

Best Moves for Shadow Scyther in Pokemon GO

Below you can find the best Fast Move and Charge Move combo for Shadow Scyther.

We simulate the damage (DPS) of two moves combined and then rank them based on how much damage they deal over a period of time (CDPS).

Fast Move Charge Move DPS CDPS
Fury Cutter Bug Buzz 41.43461.37
Air Slash Bug Buzz 46.43455.81
Steel Wing Bug Buzz 46.18444.14
Air Slash X Scissor 47.75429.94
Fury Cutter X Scissor 42.75426.77
Air Slash Return 64.00424.23
Steel Wing X Scissor 47.50416.27
Air Slash Aerial Ace 41.50415.41
Fury Cutter Return 59.00412.64
Steel Wing Return 63.75408.02

All Moves for Shadow Scyther

Below are all the moves that Shadow Scyther can learn. Some moves are only available using Elite TM items.

Move Type Power DPS Duration Energy
Night SlashCharged5022.732200ms-33
X ScissorCharged4533.751600ms-33
Aerial AceCharged5522.922400ms-33
Bug Buzz EliteTMCharged10032.433700ms-50
FrustrationCharged1052000ms-33
ReturnCharged3550700ms-33
TrailblazeCharged6532.52000ms-50
Steel Wing EliteTMQuick1113.75800ms6
Fury CutterQuick39400ms6
Air SlashQuick1411.671200ms10

Shadow Scyther Evolution

Best Shadow Scyther Raid Counters in Pokemon GO

Below you can find the best counters for Shadow Scyther Raids and the best movesets to use. We run a simulation with every Pokemon GO in our database to figure out the quickest time to defeat (TTK) Shadow Scyther in a raid.

#719
Mega Diancie

Mega Diancie

TTK: 454.50

Rock Throw
Rock Slide
#384
Mega Rayquaza

Mega Rayquaza

TTK: 545.10

Air Slash
Dragon Ascent
#230
Mega Tyranitar

Mega Tyranitar

TTK: 558.60

Smack Down
Stone Edge
#142
Mega Aerodactyl

Mega Aerodactyl

TTK: 566.40

Rock Throw
Rock Slide
#464
Shadow Rhyperior

Shadow Rhyperior

TTK: 576.00

Smack Down
Rock Wrecker
#306
Shadow Aggron

Shadow Aggron

TTK: 620.20

Smack Down
Meteor Beam
#248
Shadow Tyranitar

Shadow Tyranitar

TTK: 628.10

Smack Down
Stone Edge
#142
Shadow Aerodactyl

Shadow Aerodactyl

TTK: 642.30

Rock Throw
Rock Slide
#697
Tyrantrum

Tyrantrum

TTK: 648.90

Rock Throw
Meteor Beam
#970
Glimmora

Glimmora

TTK: 655.50

Rock Throw
Rock Slide
#464
Rhyperior

Rhyperior

TTK: 678.00

Smack Down
Rock Wrecker
#526
Gigalith

Gigalith

TTK: 679.20

Smack Down
Meteor Beam
#306
Mega Aggron

Mega Aggron

TTK: 684.40

Smack Down
Meteor Beam
#006
Mega Charizard Y

Mega Charizard Y

TTK: 690.80

Fire Spin
Blast Burn
#257
Mega Blaziken

Mega Blaziken

TTK: 695.50

Fire Spin
Blast Burn
#139
Shadow Omastar

Shadow Omastar

TTK: 711.90

Rock Throw
Rock Slide
#076
Shadow Golem

Shadow Golem

TTK: 716.20

Rock Throw
Stone Edge
#609
Shadow Chandelure

Shadow Chandelure

TTK: 729.90

Fire Spin
Overheat
#248
Tyranitar

Tyranitar

TTK: 737.90

Smack Down
Stone Edge
#306
Aggron

Aggron

TTK: 737.90

Smack Down
Meteor Beam

Other Shadow Scyther Forms

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