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Scyther Weaknesses & Counters

BugFlying

Scyther is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice and Flying (4× from Rock). It resists Bug, Grass and Fighting and is immune to Ground.

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Type matchups

4× — double weakRock
2× — weakFireElectricIceFlying
1× — normal damageNormalWaterPoisonPsychicGhostDragonDarkSteelFairy
½× — resistsBug
¼× — double resistsGrassFighting
0× — immuneGround

Best counters

Popular Pokémon that resist Scyther's STAB attacks and hit it super-effectively.

ZapdosZapdosElectricFlyingCorviknightCorviknightFlyingSteelDiancie-MegaMega DiancieRockFairyTapu KokoTapu KokoElectricFairyHeatranHeatranFireSteelGlimmoraGlimmoraRockPoisonCelesteelaCelesteelaSteelFlyingMagnezoneMagnezoneElectricSteel

Other Bug/Flying Pokémon

ButterfreeButterfreePinsir-MegaMega PinsirLedianLedianBeautiflyBeautiflyMasquerainMasquerainNinjaskNinjaskMothimMothimVespiquenVespiquen

Scyther weakness FAQ

What is Scyther weak to?

Scyther is a Bug/Flying type, so it takes super-effective damage from Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice and Flying; Rock attacks deal 4× damage.

What does Scyther resist?

Scyther resists Bug, Grass and Fighting and is immune to Ground.

What are good counters to Scyther?

Popular Pokémon that resist Scyther's Bug and Flying attacks and hit it super-effectively include Zapdos, Corviknight, Mega Diancie, Tapu Koko and Heatran.