# Scyther - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 1 OverUsed

> Find the best Scyther builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 1 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Scyther Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 1 OverUsed (`rby`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rby |
| **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/rby/Scyther)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rby/Scyther
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 1 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rby)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rby](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rby)

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## 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
- **Swords Dance**: 99.999%
- **Hyper Beam**: 99.959%
- **Slash**: 99.887%
- **Quick Attack**: 68.206%
- **Substitute**: 22.528%
- **Other**: 9.421%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Nothing**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Alakazam**: 78.987%
- **Tauros**: 69.339%
- **Snorlax**: 67.032%
- **Exeggutor**: 65.859%
- **Slowbro**: 46.339%
- **Chansey**: 33.070%

## FAQ for Scyther in rby-1760

### What are the top moves for Scyther?
The most common moves for Scyther are Swords Dance, Hyper Beam, Slash, Quick Attack. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Scyther?
Scyther is frequently paired with Alakazam, Tauros, Snorlax, Exeggutor. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Scyther?
Scyther is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Nothing** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Scyther?
Based on common item usage (Nothing), Scyther often functions as a **tactical** in the rby-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/rby/Scyther) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 1 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rby) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rby) - Build teams with Scyther
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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