Crown Zenith·#6·2023
Scyther, the iconic Bug/Flying Mantis Pokémon from Generation I, is celebrated for its fierce scythes and lightning-fast movements, holding a significant place in Pokémon culture. This 2023 Crown Zenith common card, number 006/159, showcases the powerful Pokémon with stunning artwork by Narumi Sato. Here, you will find comprehensive details including Scyther's Pokédex lore, its "Mach Cut" attack with energy costs, weakness, and a deep dive into this edition's history.
Read more ↓Scyther, the Mantis Pokémon, is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Its distinctive appearance, resembling a praying mantis with sharp scythes for forearms, has made it a memorable figure since its debut. Scyther is known for its incredible speed and agility, often depicted in dense forests and jungles where it can utilize its natural camouflage and ambush prey. Its diet primarily consists of smaller Pokémon and insects, which it slices with precision. In the wild, Scyther are highly territorial and engage in fierce battles, sharpening their scythes with each encounter. It evolves into Scizor when traded holding a Metal Coat, or into Kleavor in the Hisui region when exposed to a Black Augurite. Scyther has been a staple in the Pokémon games, often appearing as a powerful early-game Bug-type, and has featured prominently in the anime, particularly as a Pokémon belonging to Tracey Sketchit and later Ash Ketchum. Its design, inspired by real-world insects and Japanese samurai, contributes to its enduring cultural significance, representing speed, precision, and martial prowess within the Pokémon universe.
Last updated: April 10, 2026
