Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Shadow Scyther. Tap a row for full 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
Resists — avoid these types
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 guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Shadow Scyther resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What is Shadow Scyther weak to?
Shadow 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.
Can Shadow Scyther be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.
What weather boosts Shadow 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 Shadow Scyther worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Shadow 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 Shadow Scyther?
The counter list on this page is for beating Shadow Scyther. For the moves Shadow Scyther should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.