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Scyther evolution guide

Scizor evolves from Scyther, amplifying its iconic design and transforming it into a formidable combatant. This Pokémon gains a sibling evolution, Kleavor, introduced in Legends Arceus. With distinct secondary typings, both evolved forms can coexist on a single team in PLA. Learn the steps to evolve Scyther into these powerful variants below.

Scyther Evolution Options

Scyther near Viridian Forest

Scyther Evolutionary Paths

Scyther branches into two distinct forms: Scizor (steel/bug) and Kleavor (bug/rock). While Scizor debuted in Johto-based games, Kleavor first appeared in the Hisui region within Legends Arceus.

Scyther Habitats Across Switch Titles

  • Let’s Go Pikachu: Routes 14 and 15
  • Sword (Isle of Armor): Training Lowlands, Max Lair, Fields of Honor
  • Brilliant Diamond: Route 229, Grand Underground caverns
  • Legends: Arceus: Obsidian Fieldlands, Coronet Highlands, Alabaster Icelands
  • Scarlet/Violet: Multiple provinces including Casseroya Lake and Socarrat Trail

Scyther and Scizor sharing Metal Coat

Metal Coat Acquisition Guide

  • Generation 8+: Found via exploration or held by Steelix/Bronzor (5% chance)
  • Legends: Arceus: Available at Jubilife Trading Post or space-time distortions
  • Paldea Region: Purchasable in Levincia and Porto Marinada

Alternative Scizor Encounters

  • Legends: Arceus: Space-time distortions (Alabaster Icelands)
  • Scarlet/Violet: High-tier Tera Raid Battles

Evolving to Kleavor

Kleavor in Viridian setting

Black Augurite Sources:

  • Complete Specific Requests (Legends: Arceus)
  • Wild Graveler drops (5% chance)
  • Purchase from Merchant Ginter
  • Ursaluna tracking ability

Kleavor Spawn Locations

This rare evolution appears exclusively during mass outbreaks in Obsidian Fieldlands. Prepare high-quality Poké Balls for capture attempts.

Evolutionary Showdown

  • Combat Role: Scizor excels defensively with steel attributes, while Kleavor boasts higher attack stats
  • Stat Comparison: Kleavor (135 Atk) vs Scizor (130 Atk/100 Sp.Def)