#123 · Pokémon Platinum Redux · changed in this game
Scyther
BugFlyingTechnician
In Platinum Redux: First found in Eterna Forest (Grass), and in 1 more area. Its type (Bug / Flying) is the same as in the official games. Base stats total 440, down from 500; 4 of the six changed, most of all Attack (110 → 85). Abilities: it loses Swarm and Steadfast. 10 of its 14 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Platinum, including Scratch and Dual Wingbeat.
Level-up moves 14
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100 | 35 |
| 2 | Agility Sharply raises Spe (Status) and raises SpDef | Psychic | Stat | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Dual Wingbeat Hits twice | Flying | Phys | 40 | 90 | 20 |
| 13 | Skitter Smack Lowers SpAtk (20%) Does not make contact. | Bug | Phys | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| 16 | Metal Claw Chance to increase Atk (30%) | Steel | Phys | 55 | 100 | 35 |
| 19 | Quick Attack Priority +1 Goes first (priority +1). | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100 | 30 |
| 23 | Feint Attack Always hits | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 25 | Bug Bite Consumes target's berry | Bug | Phys | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| 28 | Slash High crit ratio | Normal | Phys | 90 | 90 | 20 |
| 30 | Steel Wing Chance to increase Def (30%) | Steel | Phys | 75 | 100 | 20 |
| 31 | Aerial Ace Chance to increase Spe (100%) | Flying | Phys | 55 | 100 | 5 |
| 33 | Knock Off Renders the target's held item unusable | Dark | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 36 | Swords Dance Sharply raises Atk (Status) | Normal | Stat | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 38 | Rusty Swipes Hits twice; chance to poison (20%) Makes contact. | Steel | Phys | 40 | 100 | 20 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 20
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Scam Route 219. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Floaroma Town | Dark | 50 |
| TM07 | Brave Bird Route 213, and you need Rock Climb to reach it. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Victory Road | Flying | 110 |
| TM10 | Agility Route 215. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Pastoria City | Psychic | — |
| TM14 | Cross Poison Valor Lakefront. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Canalave City | Poison | 70 |
| TM20 | Haze Oreburgh Mine. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Eterna City | Ice | 60 |
| TM22 | Tailwind Route 213, and you need Surf to reach it. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 222 | Flying | 60 |
| TM25 | Natural Gift Route 214. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Celestic Town | Grass | 75 |
| TM28 | Swords Dance Mt. Coronet North. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Victory Road | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Aerial Ace Old Chateau. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Jungle Path | Flying | 55 |
| TM40 | Bulk Up Route 215. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Pastoria City | Fighting | — |
| TM45 | U-turn Hidden Cave. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Veilstone City | Bug | 60 |
| TM51 | Knock Off Great Marsh. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Canalave City | Dark | 70 |
| TM58 | Bug Buzz Route 216, and you need Rock Climb to reach it. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Victory Road | Bug | 115 |
| TM66 | Silver Wind Mt. Coronet. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Veilstone City | Bug | 80 |
| TM73 | Pluck Route 201 / Verity Lakefront. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Oreburgh City | Flying | 65 |
| TM89 | X-Scissor Trophy Garden. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 217 | Bug | 80 |
| TM92 | Mystical Mist Canalave City. Professor Rowan hands out as many more copies as you want at Route 222 | Ice | — |
| HM01 | Cut Eterna City | Grass | 60 |
| HM02 | Fly Veilstone City, once you have beaten Maylene | Flying | 75 |
| HM05 | Heavy Storm Solaceon Ruins | Flying | 120 |
Where to find Scyther
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eterna Forest | Grass | ||
| Bebe's House | Palmer |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves at Lv. 40. The documentation gives the level but not what it turns into.