Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Scizor

Scizor

Pincer Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Scizor is a Bug and Steel Type Pincer Pokémon, with a 3.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Scizor can be found with Swarm, Technician and Light Metal as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 500 combined Base Stats.

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Scizor Stats & Abilities
Scizor Evolutions
Scizor Locations
Scizor Weakness
Scizor Best Moves
Scizor Level Up Moves
Scizor TM Moves
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Scizor Stats and Abilities

Based on Scizor Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Scizor Highest IV Stat is Attack 130 and the Lowest being Special Attack 55.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
S	Attack	130	238	394
D	Defense	100	184	328
E	Special Attack	55	103	229
E	Special Defense	80	148	284
E	Speed	65	121	251
B	Total	500


Scizor	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	2 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug
Egg Cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)


Abilities	Description
Swarm Ability 1	Swarm increases the power of Bug-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Technician Ability 2	Technician increases the power of moves - that are usually base power 60 or below - by 50%.
Light Metal Hidden Ability	Light Metal halves the Pokémon's weight in battle. Decreasing weight affects these moves:

How To Evolve Scizor in BDSP

Scyther can evolve into Kleavor Use Black Augurite or Scizor (trade holding Metal Coat).


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Scyther	trade holding Metal Coat →	Scizor

Where To Find Scizor in BDSP

Scizor has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 229	100 - 20%	Scyther Lv. 52
Sunlit Cavern	National	Scyther Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	Start	Scyther Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	Start	Scyther Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	Start	Scyther Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	Start	Scyther Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Scizor Weakness

Scizor is a Bug and Steel Type pokemon. This will cause Scizor to take More Damage from Fire Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Poison, Grass Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Scizor Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Fire
2.0x More Damage
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Bug Steel Psychic Ice Dragon Fairy
0.25x Less Damage	Grass
Immune to Damage	Poison

What pokemon is Scizor Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Heatran
S	Moltres
S	Entei
S	Arcanine

What pokemon is Scizor Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga

Best Moves Scizor in BDSP

Best Moveset for Scizor Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
36	Iron Head	Physical	120	100	15	May cause flinching.
40	X-Scissor	Physical	120	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
1	Air Slash	Special	75	95	20	May cause flinching.
24	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.

Best Moveset for Scizor TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM62	Bug Buzz	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Special	120	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Scizor Lv Up Moves

Scizor TM Moves

Scizor Level Up Moves

List of Moves Scizor can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Bullet Punch	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
1	Wing Attack	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
1	Air Slash	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
1	Quick Attack	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Fury Cutter	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Power increases each turn.
1	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
12	Metal Claw	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
16	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
20	Double Hit	Power: 35 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
24	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
28	Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
32	Iron Defense	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
36	Iron Head	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
40	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
44	Laser Focus	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status User's next attack is guaranteed to result in a critical hit.
48	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.

Scizor TM Moves

List of Moves Scizor can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM47	Steel Wing	Power: 105 Acc: 90 PP: 25 Physical May raise user's Defense.
TM51	Roost	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM62	Bug Buzz	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM81	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM89	U-turn	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM97	Defog	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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