Scyther Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Scyther in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 66 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Platinum

Sinnoh

Scyther Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry

The large, wickedly sharp scythes on its forearms are truly fearsome weapons. Prey's attempts to flee are unfailingly thwarted by this Pokémon's nimble motions.

Pokemon Platinum Scyther Sprites

Scyther front-facing sprite from Pokémon Platinum

Primary

Scyther back-facing sprite from Pokémon Platinum

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon Platinum Scyther Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Scyther via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.

Move	Type	Requirement
Leer	normal	Lv. 1
Quick Attack	normal	Lv. 1
Vacuum Wave	fighting	Lv. 1
Focus Energy	normal	Lv. 5
Pursuit	dark	Lv. 9
False Swipe	normal	Lv. 13
Agility	psychic	Lv. 17
Wing Attack	flying	Lv. 21
Fury Cutter	bug	Lv. 25
Slash	normal	Lv. 29
Razor Wind	normal	Lv. 33
Double Team	normal	Lv. 37
X Scissor	bug	Lv. 41
Night Slash	dark	Lv. 45
Double Hit	normal	Lv. 49
Air Slash	flying	Lv. 53
Swords Dance	normal	Lv. 57
Feint	normal	Lv. 61

End of Move Database

Pokémon Platinum Scyther Locations

Scyther can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon Town, Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town, and Sinnoh Route 215 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 215 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 22 by walking through tall grass with a 10% encounter rate (morning).

Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon Town

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 21
Morning
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 19
5%Rare

Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 27
Morning
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 29
5%Rare

Sinnoh Route 215 Area

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 22
Morning
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 20
5%Rare