Scyther Pokémon Red: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Scyther in Pokémon Red. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 21 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Red
KantoScyther Pokemon Red 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 Red Scyther Sprites
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Complete registry of moves learned by Scyther via various methods in Pokémon Red.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 17 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Double Team | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 29 |
| Swords Dance | normal | Lv. 35 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 42 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Red Scyther Locations
Scyther can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Red, including Celadon City Prize Corner, Kanto Safari Zone Middle, and Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East. The most reliable spawn is at Celadon City Prize Corner, where you'll find it at Lv. 25 by receiving it as a gift with a 100% encounter rate (coins 5500).
Kanto Safari Zone Middle
1 encounter- walkLv. 234%Very Rare
Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
1 encounter- walkLv. 281%Very Rare
Celadon City Prize Corner
1 encounter- giftLv. 25Coins 5500100%Common