Scyther counters

Gen 6 NU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

Scyther
#0123 Scyther
BugFlying
USAGE 5.4% #40
ABILITYTechnician
BASE STATS
HP 70
ATK 110
DEF 80
SPA 55
SPD 80
SPE 105
BST500
TYPE MATCHUPS
4×
Rock
2×
FireElectricIceFlying
½×
Bug
¼×
GrassFighting
0×
Ground
Moves
Aerial Ace 97.1% U-turn 95.2% Swords Dance 50.8% Knock Off 49.4% Roost 47.5% Quick Attack 34.7% Bug Bite 13.3% X-Scissor 2.7%
Items
Eviolite 53.7% Choice Band 34.7% Choice Scarf 11.6% Charti Berry 0.0% nothing 0.0% Life Orb 0.0% Sitrus Berry 0.0% Expert Belt 0.0%
Abilities
Technician98.2%Steadfast1.8%Swarm0.0%
Common Teammates
Tauros75.2%Samurott48.3%Golurk45.0%Archeops44.1%Swellow43.7%Hitmonchan43.2%Charizard32.4%Miltank32.4%
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Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

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Ranked #40 with 5.41% usage. Sorted by reliability score.