Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Scizor

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Scizor is a new B Tier Bug Steel Type Pincer Pokémon, with a growth rate and a 2 Attack EV Yield. Scizor has a chance of having as an Ability, and based on 500 Total Base Stats; we recommend a Adamant Nature for Scizor in Pokemon SV.

Stats
Abilities

Scizor Stats

Scizor highest IV stat is Attack (130) and the lowest being Special Attack (55).


Rank	Value	Stat
F	70	HP
S	130	Atk
C	100	Def
E	55	Sp.Atk
D	80	Sp.Def
E	65	Speed
B	500	Total

Pokedex

Pokemon Stats

Scizor Abilities


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).
Light Metal Hidden Ability	Light Metal halves the Pokémon's weight in battle. Decreasing weight affects these moves:

Guide
Breeding

Scizor Guide

Scizor has a 2 Attack EV Yield, which means the best nature to have with Scizor is a Adamant nature due to the highest IV stat being Attack.


Scizor	Detail
Wild Held Item	None
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Weak To	4x
Resistance To	1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 0 1/4
Catch Rate	25 (3.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
EV Yield	2 Attack

Breeding Scizor

Scizor can breed with pokemon who share the Bug Egg Group.


Scizor	Value
Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male / 50% female

How To Evolve Scizor in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Scyther Regular Evolution requires trade holding Metal Coat to evolve into Scizor. If you want the Kleavor Alternative Evolution, it will require Use Black Augurite.

Scizor Regular Evolution

#260
Scyther
trade holding Metal Coat
#261
Scizor

Kleavor Alternative Evolution

#260
Scyther
Use Black Augurite
Kleavor

The Scizor Regular Evolution most significant stat change increases will be Speed, meanwhile, Kleavor Alternative Evolution will see the biggest increase in the Atk stat.


Evolutions	Total	HP	Atk	Def	Sp.Atk	Sp.Def	Speed
Scyther	500	70	110	80	55	80	105
Stat Increase	+0	+0	+20	+20	+0	+0	+40
Scizor	500	70	130	100	55	80	65
→ Kleavor Alternative Evolution
Scyther	500	70	110	80	55	80	105
Stat Increase	+0	+0	+20	+15	+10	+5	+20
Kleavor	500	70	130	95	45	75	85

Evolutions Chart

Where To Find Scizor Locations in Pokemon SV

Scizor has 1 spawn locations in pokemon scarlet and violet. You can find Scyther appearing at level 15 - 55, within the South Province (Area Four), West Province (Area Three), Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area Two) location.

Scizor Locations


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Tera Raid Spawn	5 Scizor Raid	Scizor Lv. 75
Tera Raid Spawn	6 Scizor Raid	Scizor Lv. 75
South Province (Area Four) West Province (Area Three) Casseroya Lake North Province (Area Two)	Very Rare 1 1 Biome	1 Lv. 1

Locations List

Scizor Raid Rewards in Pokemon SV

Pokemon SV Scizor has 2 Tera Raids. There are multiple Scizor Tera Raids, first being a Lv.75 5-Star Raid and the second is a Lv.90 6-Star Raid.


Raid	Rewards	Raid Moves
5 Scizor Raid Lv. 75	Exp. Candy L 1x Exp. Candy XL 1x Scyther Claw 5x Muscle Feather 3x Current Type Tera Shard 2x Current Type Tera Shard 2x Exp. Candy L 2x 10.58% Rare Candy 1x 4.3% Muscle Feather 2x 11.24% Kelpsy Berry 3x 10.13% Star Piece 1x 16.9% Comet Shard 1x 3.39% Nugget 1x 8.77% Spicy Herba Mystica 1x 4.81% Adamant Mint 1x 5.05% Lonely Mint 1x 5.32% Naughty Mint 1x 5.62% Brave Mint 1x 5.95% PP Up 1x 7.59% Bottle Cap 1x 5.48% Ability Capsule 1x 5.8%	Iron Head X-Scissor Bullet Punch Slash Other Moves Iron Defense Focus Energy
6 Scizor Raid Lv. 90	Exp. Candy L 4x Exp. Candy XL 1x Scyther Claw 5x Muscle Feather 3x Current Type Tera Shard 3x Current Type Tera Shard 3x Exp. Candy L 2x 8.12% Rare Candy 1x 5.52% Muscle Feather 2x 11.7% Exp. Candy XL 1x 6.62% Star Piece 1x 14.18% Comet Shard 1x 3.31% Nugget 1x 8.55% Spicy Herba Mystica 1x 5.61% Adamant Mint 1x 5.94% Lonely Mint 1x 6.32% Naughty Mint 1x 6.74% Brave Mint 1x 6.02% PP Up 1x 12.82% Bottle Cap 1x 11.76% Ability Capsule 1x 6.67% Ability Patch 1x 3.57%	X-Scissor Bullet Punch Close Combat Iron Head Other Moves Iron Defense Focus Energy

Tera Raid Battles

Pokemon SV Scizor Weakness

Scizor is a Bug 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.

Scizor Type Weakness Chart
Damage Taken	Types
+400% Damage From	Fire 4x
+200% Damage From
-50% Less Damage From	Normal 1/2 Bug 1/2 Steel 1/2 Psychic 1/2 Ice 1/2 Dragon 1/2 Fairy 1/2
-75% Less Damage From	Grass 1/4
Immune to Damage From	Poison 0

What pokemon is Scizor Weak Against?

Increased Damage


Tier	Pokemon	Damage Taken Based on Move Type
S	Arcanine	+400%
S	Chi-Yu	+400%
A	Skeledirge	+400%
B	Heat Rotom	+400%
B	Coalossal	+400%
B	Flareon	+400%
B	Houndoom	+400%
B	Ceruledge	+400%

What pokemon is Scizor Resistant Against?

Reduced Damage


Tier	Pokemon	Damage Taken Based on Move Type
S	Wo-Chien	-75%
S	Brute Bonnet Amoonguss	-75%
S	Dragonite	-50%
S	Garchomp	-50%
S	Goodra	-50%
S	Baxcalibur	-50%
S	Chien-Pao	-50%
S	Dragapult	-50%

Pokemon Weaknesses

Best Moves for Scizor in Scarlet and Violet

Scizor Best Moves to use when choosing a Moveset, includes leveling moves such as Air Slash and TM Moves like Bug Buzz, and Close Combat.


Unlock	Move	Description
Egg	Self-Destruct Normal	Tier: S Tier Power: 200 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
	Giga Impact Normal	Tier: B Tier Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
	Hyper Beam Normal	Tier: B Tier Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
	Bug Buzz Bug	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Close Combat Fighting	Tier: C Tier Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

List of Scizor Moves in

Scizor can learn 17 Moves from Leveling Up and 38 TM Moves. Moves like Bullet Punch which, Scizor will learn by reaching level Evolution. You can also learn TM tutor moves such as Bug Buzz, Close Combat and Flash Cannon.

Lv Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves

Scizor Level Up Moves

List of the 17 Moves Scizor can learn from leveling up.


Lv	Move	Description
Lv.1	Agility Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 30 Status Effect: The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
Lv.1	Air Slash Flying	Tier: D Tier Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
Lv.1	False Swipe Normal	Tier: E Tier Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Effect: A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Lv.1	Fury Cutter Bug	Tier: E Tier Power: 40 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Lv.1	Leer Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Effect: The user gives opposing Pokemon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Lv.1	Quick Attack Normal	Tier: E Tier Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Effect: The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Lv.1	Wing Attack Flying	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical Effect: The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.
Lv.12	Metal Claw Steel	Tier: D Tier Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical Effect: The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
Lv.16	Double Team Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 15 Status Effect: By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to boost its evasiveness.
Lv.20	Double Hit Normal	Tier: E Tier Power: 35 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user slams the target with a tail or the like. The target is hit twice in a row.
Lv.24	Slash Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Lv.28	Focus Energy Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 30 Status Effect: The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that its future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits.
Lv.32	Iron Defense Steel	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 15 Status Effect: The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Lv.36	Iron Head Steel	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Lv.40	X-Scissor Bug	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
Lv.44	Swords Dance Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Lv.Evolution	Bullet Punch Steel	Tier: E Tier Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Effect: The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

Scizor TM Moves

List of the 38 Moves Scizor can learn from Technical Machines (TMs).


TM	Move	Description
	Acrobatics Flying	Tier: E Tier Power: 55 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item.
	Aerial Ace Flying	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
	Agility Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 30 Status Effect: The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
	Air Cutter Flying	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Special Effect: The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokemon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
	Air Slash Flying	Tier: D Tier Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Effect: The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.
	Baton Pass Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 40 Status Effect: The user switches places with a party Pokemon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
	Brick Break Fighting	Tier: D Tier Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
	Bug Buzz Bug	Tier: C Tier Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Close Combat Fighting	Tier: C Tier Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
	Endure Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
	Facade Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
	False Swipe Normal	Tier: E Tier Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Effect: A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
	Flash Cannon Steel	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Effect: The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
	Fling Dark	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
	Giga Impact Normal	Tier: B Tier Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
	Helping Hand Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
	Hyper Beam Normal	Tier: B Tier Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Effect: The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
	Iron Defense Steel	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 15 Status Effect: The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
	Iron Head Steel	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
	Light Screen Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 30 Status Effect: A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
	Metal Claw Steel	Tier: D Tier Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical Effect: The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
	Protect Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
	Rain Dance Water	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
	Rest Psychic	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
	Reversal Fighting	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
	Sandstorm Rock	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokemon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
	Scary Face Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
	Sleep Talk Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
	Struggle Bug Bug	Tier: D Tier Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Effect: The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokemon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
	Substitute Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 10 Status Effect: The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
	Sunny Day Fire	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 5 Status Effect: The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
	Swift Normal	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Special Effect: Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokemon. This attack never misses.
	Swords Dance Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 20 Status Effect: A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
	Tailwind Flying	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 15 Status Effect: The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.
	Take Down Normal	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Effect: A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
	Thief Dark	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Effect: The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
	U-turn Bug	Tier: D Tier Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokemon in waiting.
	X-Scissor Bug	Tier: C Tier Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.

Scizor Egg Moves

List of the 10 Moves Scizor can learn from being hatched from an egg.


Move	Description
Self-Destruct Normal	Tier: S Tier Power: 200 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Effect: The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Aqua Tail Water	Tier: D Tier Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Effect: The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Acid Spray Poison	Tier: E Tier Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Effect: The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Aqua Jet Water	Tier: E Tier Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Effect: The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Astonish Ghost	Tier: E Tier Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
Bubble Beam Water	Tier: E Tier Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Effect: A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Water Pulse Water	Tier: E Tier Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special Effect: The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Flail Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 1 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Effect: The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Haze Ice	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 101 PP: 30 Status Effect: The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokemon engaged in battle.
Supersonic Normal	Tier: F Tier Power: 0 Acc: 55 PP: 20 Status Effect: The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

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