Scyther

ストライク · Insécateur

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.

Type: bugflying
Stage: 1 of 3

Category: Mantis Pokémon
Japanese: ストライク
Height: 1.5 m
Weight: 56.0 kg
Habitat: Grassland
Color: Green
Shape: Bug-wings

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Scyther.

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Scyther

Stage 1

Base form

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Scizor

Stage 2

From Scyther

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Kleavor

Stage 2

From Scyther

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 070

/255
Attack 110

/255
Defense 080

/255
Sp. Atk 055

/255
Sp. Def 080

/255
Speed 105

/255

§ III

Best Scyther cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 32 cards.

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§ IV

Scyther through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

6 cards
Base era → Diamond & Pearl era
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02 HK

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

2 cards
EX era → Sun & Moon era
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03 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

2 cards
EX era → Sun & Moon era
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04 D

Dsuke

Dsuke is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2022, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their credits span Scarlet & Violet-era releases including Twilight Masquerade and Journey Together, marked by cartoonish, colorful scenes and balanced, foreground-focused compositions.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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05 G

GIDORA

GIDORA has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2019, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including appearances in Paldea Evolved and Obsidian Flames, marked by vibrant color and dynamic, character-forward scenes.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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