# Scyther - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set H

> Find the best Scyther builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Scyther Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2025regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regh |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh/Scyther)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh/Scyther
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Scyther.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Rock (4x), Fire (2x), Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Fighting (1/4x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 99.991%
- **Close Combat**: 97.547%
- **U-turn**: 97.546%
- **Other**: 4.916%

## Common Abilities
- **Technician**: 100.000%
- **Steadfast**: 0.000%
- **Swarm**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Garganacl**: 87.053%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 87.053%
- **Metagross**: 62.180%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 62.180%
- **Farigiraf**: 62.180%
- **Incineroar**: 27.309%

## FAQ for Scyther in gen9vgc2025regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Scyther?
The most common moves for Scyther are Dual Wingbeat, Protect, Close Combat, U-turn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Scyther?
Scyther is frequently paired with Garganacl, Ninetales-Alola, Metagross, Samurott-Hisui. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Scyther weak to and resistant against?
Scyther is weak to Rock (4x), Fire (2x), Electric (2x), Ice (2x), Flying (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Fighting (1/4x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Scyther?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Scyther?
The top build for Scyther features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.940% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Scyther?
Scyther is most effectively run with the ability **Technician** (100.000%) and the item **Eviolite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Scyther?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Scyther often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regh-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Scyther?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 105 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Scyther on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh/Scyther) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regh) - Build teams with Scyther
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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