Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fury Cutter Bug Buzz 14.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Bug Buzz is an Elite TM move. Bug Buzz costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Scyther takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 560
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,546 CP
Shadow Scyther moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Fury Cutter Best STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Steel Wing Elite | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Night Slash | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| X Scissor STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Bug Buzz Best STAB Elite | Bug | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Bug Buzz | Bug | 100 | 60 | 1.67 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Scyther runs Fury Cutter with Bug Buzz — 14.6 DPS and 262 TDO as a Bug-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS). Bug Buzz is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Scyther places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #18 | C | 14.6 | 262 | Fury Cutter Bug Buzz |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Scyther
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Scyther knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 68 | 2,339 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 68 | 2,532 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,509 | 1,585 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,877 | 1,972 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,509 | 1,585 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,141 | 1,198 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,509 | 1,585 |
Is Shadow Scyther good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #18 as a Bug-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Scyther is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (218), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 38 |
| Lv 2 | 119 |
| Lv 3 | 201 |
| Lv 4 | 283 |
| Lv 5 | 365 |
| Lv 6 | 446 |
| Lv 7 | 528 |
| Lv 8 | 610 |
| Lv 9 | 691 |
| Lv 10 | 773 |
| Lv 11 | 850 |
| Lv 12 | 928 |
| Lv 13 | 1,005 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,082 |
| Lv 15 | 1,160 |
| Lv 16 | 1,237 |
| Lv 17 | 1,314 |
| Lv 18 | 1,392 |
| Lv 19 | 1,469 |
| Lv 20 | 1,546 |
| Lv 21 | 1,624 |
| Lv 22 | 1,701 |
| Lv 23 | 1,778 |
| Lv 24 | 1,856 |
| Lv 25 | 1,933 |
| Lv 26 | 2,010 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,088 |
| Lv 28 | 2,165 |
| Lv 29 | 2,242 |
| Lv 30 | 2,320 |
| Lv 31 | 2,358 |
| Lv 32 | 2,397 |
| Lv 33 | 2,436 |
| Lv 34 | 2,474 |
| Lv 35 | 2,513 |
| Lv 36 | 2,552 |
| Lv 37 | 2,590 |
| Lv 38 | 2,629 |
| Lv 39 | 2,668 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,706 |
| Lv 41 | 2,741 |
| Lv 42 | 2,775 |
| Lv 43 | 2,810 |
| Lv 44 | 2,845 |
| Lv 45 | 2,880 |
| Lv 46 | 2,916 |
| Lv 47 | 2,951 |
| Lv 48 | 2,987 |
| Lv 49 | 3,023 |
| Lv 50 | 3,060 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0123
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 56.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0123_POKEMON_SCYTHER_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Scyther in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Scyther's best moveset is Fury Cutter (fast) with Bug Buzz (charged), worth 14.6 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Scyther's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Scyther takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Scyther's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Scyther reaches 3,060 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,706 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Scyther?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Scyther shows 1,546 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,933 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Scyther in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Scyther spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Scyther be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Scyther depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.