#123 · Kanto

Scyther in PokéSurvivor

Q: Is Scyther good in PokéSurvivor?

Scyther is A tier, ranked #194 of 966 partners. Fast mover (122 speed) for kiting. 6 evolvable own-type moves incl. Gust & String Shot.

BugFlying Shiny form

A Rank #194 of 966 · Score 71

Stats

Attack ×1.31 better than 76%

HP 102 better than 57%

Speed 122 better than 90%

Move pool 6 own-type evolvable

Base stat total: 500 · In-game HP, attack and speed are derived from the base stats.

Why A tier

Fast mover (122 speed) for kiting
6 evolvable own-type moves incl. Gust & String Shot

How to get

★★★★ Epic · Hard

Epic in the Kanto banner (6.5% per pull for the rarity, ~477 pulls for this one). Kanto banner →

Recommended Scyther build

Core (starting move) Bug Bite → X-Scissor (Power)
Crowd clear String Shot → Sticky Web (Reflexes)
Close defense Gust → Hurricane (Sprint)
Flex / damage Wing Attack → Brave Bird (Power)

Items: Life Orb — +30% damage, but each attack costs a little HP.

Full Scyther build guide →

Scyther moves (14)

On level-up you are offered moves from Scyther's own types plus the Normal pool. You can hold 4 at once; each one evolves at max level if you have taken the stat card it asks for.

Move	Type	Kind	Effect	Evolves into
Gust	Flying	Orbit	Whirlwinds that escort you.	Hurricaneneeds Sprint · +2 orbs, ×1.7 damage and more radius
Wing Attack	Flying	Melee	A wide wing sweep that pushes foes back.	Brave Birdneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°
Bug Bitestart	Bug	Melee	A quick bite in a short arc.	X-Scissorneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°
String Shot	Bug	Mines	Leaves webs on the ground that trap and greatly slow whoever steps on them.	Sticky Webneeds Reflexes · ×1.8 damage, +2 mines and a bigger blast
Bug Buzz	Bug	Aura	A constant vibration that pounds everything nearby.	Swarmneeds Synthesis · ×1.8 damage and 35% more radius
Aerial Ace	Flying	Dash	You dive and slash everything you pass through.	Acrobaticsneeds Sprint · ×1.9 damage, more distance and less cooldown
Tackle	Normal	Melee	Charges in an arc at everything in front of you.	Take Downneeds Vigor · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°
Quick Attack	Normal	Dash	You dash at the enemy like lightning and hit everything on the way.	Extreme Speedneeds Sprint · ×1.9 damage, more distance and less cooldown
Swords Dance	Normal	Buff	Deals no damage: builds ATTACK while active.	—
Agility	Normal	Buff	Deals no damage: builds SPEED while active.	—
Harden	Normal	Buff	Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active.	—
Body Slam	Normal	Melee	A full-weight tackle: slow, short and brutal.	Giga Impactneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°
Hyper Voice	Normal	Burst	A sound wave that spreads in every direction.	Uproarneeds Reflexes · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce
Substitute	Normal	Turret	A decoy that stays behind shooting for you.	Double Teamneeds Armor · ×1.8 damage, +1 at a time and fires faster