
Recommended Counter Teams vs Scyther
Switch counter team panel (Pattern / Weather / XL Candy Bonus)
Top 6 recommended attackers across 4 sort axes (DPS / TDO x Legendaries inclusion) with an XL Candy Bonus toggle. XL Candy Bonus ON includes a type-matching Mega in the party (at natural rank or 6th slot). Selecting weather re-ranks Top 6.
Note: When XL Candy Bonus is on, only slot 6 may change.
Shadow RampardosDPS 60.3
Mega DiancieDPS 60.1
Shadow TyrantrumDPS 56.9
Shadow GigalithDPS 54.3
Shadow RhyperiorDPS 54.3
Shadow TyranitarDPS 52.5Note: a non-Mega and its Mega form may appear together (e.g., Rayquaza + Mega Rayquaza). With JavaScript enabled, radio + checkbox + weather buttons let you switch dynamically.
🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)
Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Total Damage Output (TDO) metric below.
Scyther — ⚡ Top 11 aura-matched Megas
Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Mega Aerodactyl.
⚡ Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
・Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
・Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
・Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 52.0 | 1524.5 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 50.6 | 1184.5 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 41.7 | 808.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 38.4 | 997.1 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Pidgeot | 37.9 | 658.5 |
Show ranks 6-11 (remaining 6)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 35.3 | 299.9 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 28.6 | 773.8 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 27.2 | 703.7 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 23.4 | 185.3 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Scizor | 17.3 | 363.5 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 12.9 | 153.2 |
Scyther — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)
All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Diancie. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 60.1 | 1547.3 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 53.8 | 2316.0 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 52.0 | 1524.5 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 50.6 | 1184.5 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 43.0 | 447.9 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Aggron | 41.9 | 1763.8 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 41.7 | 808.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 38.4 | 997.1 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Pidgeot | 37.9 | 658.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Charizard X | 36.3 | 704.0 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Manectric | 36.0 | 901.9 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Ampharos | 35.9 | 1111.9 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 35.3 | 299.9 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 33.9 | 623.0 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Glalie | 33.1 | 555.2 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Camerupt | 31.3 | 498.6 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 31.1 | 842.8 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 30.1 | 674.5 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 29.1 | 725.3 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 28.6 | 773.8 |
Scyther — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)
Scyther is a tier 3 raid boss. Weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Shadow Rampardos. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Shadow Rampardos.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Shadow Rampardos | 60.3 | 1042.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Shadow Tyrantrum | 56.9 | 1374.3 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Shadow Gigalith | 54.3 | 1510.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 54.3 | 1650.0 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Shadow Tyranitar | 52.5 | 1647.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Glimmora | 51.9 | 1458.5 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Rampardos | 51.0 | 1012.2 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Tyrantrum | 48.5 | 1375.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Shadow Aggron | 48.2 | 2101.0 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Shadow Aurorus | 47.3 | 1322.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Shadow Aerodactyl | 47.0 | 946.3 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Shadow Golem | 45.9 | 1095.8 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 45.7 | 1663.0 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Shadow Landorus | 45.7 | 741.7 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Terrakion | 45.5 | 879.3 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Gigalith | 45.5 | 1349.0 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 44.4 | 1521.2 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Shadow Archeops | 44.4 | 815.1 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Shadow Omastar | 44.2 | 1084.5 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Regieleki | 43.4 | 861.6 |
Scyther — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Blacephalon.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Blacephalon | 42.8 | 488.7 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Lycanroc Dusk | 42.1 | 893.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Lycanroc | 41.9 | 904.9 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Aggron | 40.6 | 1911.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Stonjourner | 40.5 | 1299.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Thundurus Therian | 40.3 | 951.5 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Aerodactyl | 40.0 | 955.6 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Aurorus | 39.6 | 1292.5 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Lycanroc Midnight | 39.4 | 956.8 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Stakataka | 39.1 | 2206.9 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Golem Alolan | 39.0 | 1795.3 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Golem | 39.0 | 1117.1 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Landorus | 38.7 | 722.4 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Rayquaza | 38.6 | 717.6 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Kyurem White | 38.0 | 839.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Archeops | 37.6 | 797.4 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Omastar | 37.5 | 980.6 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Reshiram | 37.1 | 787.0 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Crustle | 36.7 | 644.9 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Kyurem Black | 36.7 | 810.6 |
Scyther — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)
Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Sudowoodo.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Sudowoodo | 36.2 | 906.9 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Kleavor | 35.7 | 552.6 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Darmanitan | 35.2 | 490.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Arcanine Hisuian | 35.1 | 944.6 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Chandelure | 34.4 | 494.7 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Salamence | 33.9 | 640.1 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Glimmet | 33.7 | 415.7 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Toucannon | 33.6 | 471.1 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Klawf | 33.5 | 856.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Cinderace | 33.4 | 518.4 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Volcarona | 33.2 | 392.1 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Lunatone | 32.3 | 819.6 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Solrock | 32.3 | 819.6 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Staraptor | 32.0 | 454.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Blaziken | 31.9 | 285.7 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Carracosta | 31.6 | 859.8 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Boldore | 31.4 | 649.2 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Flareon | 31.4 | 467.5 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Delphox | 31.2 | 525.0 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Excadrill | 30.9 | 779.4 |
🛡️ Total Damage Output Ranking (TDO Top 20)
TDO (Total Damage Output) = DPS × Time To Faint. Bulky attackers accumulate more damage over a longer fight and rank higher here. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "TDO" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.
Scyther — ⚡ Top 11 aura-matched Megas (by TDO)
Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by TDO. Top pick: Mega Rayquaza.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 50.6 | 1417.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 52.0 | 1183.0 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 38.4 | 1179.9 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 41.7 | 808.0 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 28.6 | 773.8 |
Show ranks 6-11 (remaining 6)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 27.2 | 703.7 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Pidgeot | 37.9 | 658.5 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Scizor | 17.3 | 363.5 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 35.3 | 299.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 23.4 | 185.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Pinsir | 12.9 | 153.2 |
Scyther — Top 20 Mega counters (by TDO, with Mega Aura badges)
Mega tier ranked by TDO. Top pick: Mega Aggron. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Aggron | 41.9 | 1714.1 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 53.8 | 1434.3 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 50.6 | 1417.6 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 52.0 | 1183.0 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 38.4 | 1179.9 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 60.1 | 1075.5 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Ampharos | 35.9 | 917.1 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Manectric | 36.0 | 901.9 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 31.1 | 842.8 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 41.7 | 808.0 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 23.7 | 804.2 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Steelix | 18.0 | 790.7 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 28.6 | 773.8 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 29.1 | 725.3 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Charizard X | 36.3 | 704.0 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 27.2 | 703.7 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 30.1 | 674.5 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Pidgeot | 37.9 | 658.5 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 33.9 | 623.0 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 21.8 | 598.3 |
Scyther — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by TDO, no Mega)
Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Shadow Heatran.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Shadow Heatran | 39.0 | 1473.2 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Heatran | 32.8 | 1412.7 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Stakataka | 39.1 | 1368.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Aggron | 48.2 | 1286.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Aggron | 40.6 | 1207.2 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Zacian Crowned Sword | 32.3 | 1185.2 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Glimmora | 51.9 | 1111.6 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 54.3 | 1042.3 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 45.7 | 1019.6 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Melmetal | 28.3 | 1010.1 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Regirock | 33.5 | 966.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Thundurus Therian | 40.3 | 951.5 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Shadow Aerodactyl | 47.0 | 946.3 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Arcanine Hisuian | 35.1 | 944.6 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Shadow Gigalith | 54.3 | 941.8 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Zapdos | 30.8 | 935.0 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Solgaleo | 24.5 | 934.7 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Shadow Regirock | 39.2 | 933.1 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Shadow Tyrantrum | 56.9 | 932.8 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Shadow Tyranitar | 52.5 | 928.4 |
Scyther — Top 20 additional picks (by TDO, no Mega/Shadow)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by TDO. Top pick: Zekrom.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Zekrom | 34.7 | 926.1 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Raikou | 29.9 | 925.2 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Nihilego | 32.7 | 924.6 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Tyrantrum | 48.5 | 917.6 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Magnezone | 28.6 | 910.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 44.4 | 908.7 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Sudowoodo | 36.2 | 906.9 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Golem Alolan | 39.0 | 905.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Lycanroc | 41.9 | 904.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Graveler Alolan | 30.9 | 894.0 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Lycanroc Dusk | 42.1 | 893.4 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Terrakion | 45.5 | 879.3 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Gigalith | 45.5 | 876.8 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Regieleki | 43.4 | 861.6 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Gholdengo | 29.0 | 860.5 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Carracosta | 31.6 | 859.8 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Klawf | 33.5 | 856.9 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Kyurem White | 38.0 | 839.6 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Lairon | 22.0 | 836.8 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Stonjourner | 40.5 | 830.4 |
Scyther — Top 20 additional picks (by TDO, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)
Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Lunatone.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Lunatone | 32.3 | 819.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Solrock | 32.3 | 819.6 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Coalossal | 27.1 | 816.3 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Archeops | 37.6 | 797.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Aurorus | 39.6 | 796.2 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Probopass | 25.4 | 796.2 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Excadrill | 30.9 | 779.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Ampharos | 26.4 | 767.2 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Aerodactyl | 40.0 | 746.4 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Avalugg Hisuian | 30.9 | 736.5 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Magneton | 26.8 | 729.8 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Barbaracle | 26.2 | 715.1 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Metagross | 20.9 | 710.6 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Relicanth | 21.0 | 703.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Togedemaru | 23.2 | 701.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Ursaluna | 28.6 | 700.0 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Golem | 39.0 | 694.6 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Electivire | 30.5 | 693.9 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Garganacl | 29.9 | 677.1 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Kabutops | 29.1 | 674.0 |
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