Scyther Pokémon Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Scyther in Pokémon Yellow. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 22 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Scyther Pokemon Yellow 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 Yellow Scyther Sprites
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Complete registry of moves learned by Scyther via various methods in Pokémon Yellow.
| 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 |
| Wing Attack | flying | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Yellow Scyther Locations
Scyther can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Yellow, including Celadon City Prize Corner, Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North, and Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East. The most reliable spawn is at Celadon City Prize Corner, where you'll find it at Lv. 30 by receiving it as a gift with a 100% encounter rate (coins 6500).
Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
1 encounter- walkLv. 151%Very Rare
Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
1 encounter- walkLv. 254%Very Rare
Celadon City Prize Corner
1 encounter- giftLv. 30Coins 6500100%Common