Scyther Pokémon Card Guide: Cute Picks, Best Sets, and Collector Tips
Discover the best Scyther Pokémon cards to collect. Cute picks, rare finds, set history, and binder layout tips in one guide.
2024-01-25
Popularity Rank: #72
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #163
2019 survey: #27
#72 / 1025
Pokédex details
Height
1.5 m
Weight
56.0 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Green
Habitat
Grassland
Shape
Bug Wings
Egg groups
Bug
What makes Scyther so likeable
The elevator pitch for Scyther: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- From its Bulbapedia summary: it evolves into Scizor when traded while holding a Metal Coat or Kleavor when exposed to a Black Augurite.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Scyther feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our 🐛 Bugs & Insects crowd — Scyther is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Scyther from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Temporal Forces
Common
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Crown Zenith
Common
151
Uncommon
Obsidian Flames
Common
My First Battle
None
Astral Radiance
Common
Astral Radiance
Common
Rebel Clash
Common
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
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Laying out a Scyther page that photographs well
A workable spread formula for Scyther — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Scyther #SV1 (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Scyther page.
Scyther #5 (Hidden Fates) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Scyther binder page.
Scyther #10 (Jungle) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Scyther #17 (Base Set 2) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Scyther mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Scyther chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
Hidden Fates
Uncommon
Jungle
Rare
Base Set 2
Rare
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Temporal Forces
Common
Paldean Fates
Shiny rare
Right page
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
Crown Zenith
Common
151
Uncommon
Obsidian Flames
Common
My First Battle
None
Astral Radiance
Common
Astral Radiance
Common
Start with a background that echoes Scyther's bug and flying, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Scyther
Illustration by pixiv.net
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Scyther
Scene wallpaper — Scyther
Illustration by x.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Scyther
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Photograph the Scyther page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #123 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Scyther (ストライク) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- Bug/Flying typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Scyther cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
Optional competitive context for Scyther. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Scyther — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
70
Attack
110
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
80
Speed
105
Total: 500
Players file Scyther around tier "NU" while Ability Swarm (Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Bug/Flying typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
- Hidden Ability Steadfast is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Scyther — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Scyther, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
With ninja-like agility and speed, it can create the illusion that there is more than one.
Leaps out of tall grass and slices prey with its scythes. The move ment looks like that of a ninja.
Canon tags Scyther as the Mantis Pokémon, a creature of grassland habitats, and known for green colouration — backgrounds that echo those cues (studio, habitat, or abstract) usually photograph better than random neon gradients.
Collectors still read Scyther, Scizor, and Kleavor fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
In the games, Scyther → Scizor → Kleavor make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Sichlor
Spanish
Scyther
French
Insécateur
Italian
Scyther
Japanese
ストライク
Japanese (Romaji)
Strike
Korean
스라크
Chinese (Simplified)
飞天螳螂
Chinese (Traditional)
飛天螳螂
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