3-Star raid Shiny available Bug Flying

Scyther Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Scyther?

The top counter is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide at 54.9 DPS against Scyther. Mega Diancie (54.6) and Shadow Tyrantrum (51.6) follow.

Q: Can I beat Scyther without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Glimmora at 45.9 DPS, 84% of what the top counter deals. Rampardos and Tyrantrum are the next ones down.

Weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Scyther.

Boosted in Rainy, Windy 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

1,585

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

1,972

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 1 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

54.9

Shadow Rampardos

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Scyther. Tap a row for full stats.

Shadow Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 54.9DPS 527TDO 2

Mega Diancie Rock ThrowRock Slide 54.6DPS 848TDO 3

Shadow Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 51.6DPS 764TDO 4

Shadow Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 48.7DPS 934TDO 5

Mega Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 48.5DPS 1,450TDO 6

Shadow Gigalith Smack DownMeteor Beam 48.5DPS 775TDO 7

Shadow Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 47.2DPS 882TDO 8

Mega Aerodactyl Rock ThrowRock Slide 46.6DPS 899TDO 9

Glimmora Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 45.9DPS 766TDO 10

Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 45.7DPS 527TDO 11

Mega Aggron Smack DownMeteor Beam 44.9DPS 1,227TDO 12

Shadow Archeops Wing AttackAncient Power 43.4DPS 440TDO 13

Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 43.0DPS 522TDO 14

Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 42.6DPS 757TDO 15

Shadow Aerodactyl Rock ThrowRock Slide 42.5DPS 517TDO 16

Shadow Aggron Smack DownMeteor Beam 42.4DPS 750TDO 17

Shadow Aurorus Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 42.3DPS 734TDO 18

Shadow Landorus (Incarnate) Rock ThrowRock Slide 41.5DPS 623TDO 19

Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 41.0DPS 945TDO 20

Shadow Golem Rock ThrowStone Edge 40.7DPS 616TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Glimmora Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 45.9DPS 766TDO 10

Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 45.7DPS 527TDO 14

Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 42.6DPS 757TDO 19

Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 41.0DPS 945TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Scyther using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 3-Star
Weather boost: Rainy, Windy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 218
Base Defense: 170
Base Stamina: 172

Weak to — use these types

Rock2.56× Electric1.6× Fire1.6× Flying1.6× Ice1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Ground0.244141× Fighting0.390625× Grass0.390625× Bug0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	1,509	1,877
15 / 15 / 15 100%	1,585	1,972

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,585 CP it is a perfect Scyther — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Scyther resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Scyther?

The top counter is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide at 54.9 DPS against Scyther. Mega Diancie (54.6) and Shadow Tyrantrum (51.6) follow.

What is Scyther weak to?

Scyther takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Scyther?

Scyther can be soloed. The six best counters average 51.1 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare.

Can I beat Scyther without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Glimmora at 45.9 DPS, 84% of what the top counter deals. Rampardos and Tyrantrum are the next ones down.

Can Scyther be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Scyther?

Rainy, Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,877–1,972 CP instead of 1,509–1,585. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Scyther worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Scyther ranks #28 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier D). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Scyther?

The counter list on this page is for beating Scyther. For the moves Scyther should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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