Scizor Best Moveset
Bug/Steel at 130 Attack with AbilityTechnician boosting MoveBullet Punch priority by 50%. Held ItemChoice Band locks into one move at massive power. NatureAdamant pushes the physical Bug and Steel TermStab beyond what most answers can absorb. Tera Steel amplifies Bullet Punch into priority that threatens even resistant targets. A-Tier through raw priority damage.
Bug/Steel was an amazing defensive typing in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Swords Dance plus Baton Pass let Scizor boost and pass, or stay in and sweep.
Utility Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Baton Pass
- Agility
- Hidden Power Bug
Recommended Teammates
Great typing but shallow offensive movepool in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Swords Dance and Baton Pass kept it relevant despite lacking strong STAB moves.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Endure
- Reversal
- Hidden Power Rock
Recommended Teammates
Technician plus Bullet Punch changed everything in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Priority Steel STAB at effectively 90 power. Scizor could revenge kill almost anything in the game.
Best Moves
Best Build
Scizor best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- U Turn
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the top. U-turn for momentum, Bullet Punch for priority KOs, Superpower for coverage in Gen V (Black & White). The best pivot-attacker available.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- Pursuit
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Mega Scizor pushed the formula even further in Gen VI (X & Y). Base Scizor also stayed strong. One of the most reliable competitive Pokemon across any format.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- U Turn
- Superpower
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fire-types and Z-Moves punished Scizor's 4x Fire weakness harder than ever before.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- U Turn
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Same Technician Bullet Punch formula in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). It never stopped working, but the format's power level made it less dominant.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Consistent across eight gens in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Bug/Steel, Technician, Bullet Punch. A formula that stayed relevant generation after generation.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Scizor Weakness
Scizor is weak to Fire. Watch out for Fire attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. It resists 8 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Scizor's physical bulk (base 140 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Scizor Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Scizor
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Ribombee builds →Moonblast12-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves View Carbink builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Toedscruel builds →Rapid Spin3-3% Giga Drain4-5% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySniper ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Ariados builds →Sucker Punch14-17% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Evolution
Scyther's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Scizor is the trade route. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Scyther to get eggs. Scizor edges out Kleavor by 100 total stats (600 vs 500). Defense is where most of the advantage lives. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Scizor to get Scyther eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Scizor
A trade step sits in Scizor's 2-stage line from Scyther. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Scyther shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Scizor in SV
The path to Scizor starts with Scyther at Lv. 15-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ScytherNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.15-55OverworldRate 30%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.15-55OverworldRate 18%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.15-55OverworldRate 18%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.15-55OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.15-55OverworldRate 18%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.15-40OverworldRate 3%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 2%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.64Overworld
Step 2Scizor ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.65Overworldor evolve from Scyther (Step 1)
The chain to Scizor requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Scyther at moderate rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Scizor in LZA
- Step 1Catch ScytherWild Zone 13Lv.37-39OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Scizor ✓
The chain to Scizor requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Scyther at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Scizor in PLA
To get Scizor, start by catching Scyther through walking encounters at Lv. 13-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ScytherGrandtree ArenaLv.13-16GrassRate 15%Primeval GrottoLv.53-56CaveRate 15%
Step 2Scizor ✓Space-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsLv.55-65CaveRate 15%or evolve from Scyther (Step 1)
A trade step sits in Scizor's 2-stage line from Scyther. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Scyther shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Scizor in BDSP
The path to Scizor starts with Scyther at Lv. 16-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ScytherBig Bluff CavernLv.16-63CaveBrilliant DiamondRate 80%Unique encounterGrassland CaveLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CaveBrilliant DiamondPost-gameRoute 229Lv.52GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 5%
Step 2Scizor ✓
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Pincer Pokemon still yields 2 Attack EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers.
Scizor Guide
Scizor already has 600 BST going for it, and Technician pushes the competitive value even higher. A-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Yes. Mega Scizor is the evolved form, sitting at 700 BST. Big power spike over base Scizor (600). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Scizor's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Charizard is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Scizor has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Scizor is obtained by trade-evolving Scyther. Catch or evolve a Scyther first, then trade. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Scyther to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required. The Metal Coat must be held during the trade. Bring one over from a sibling Gen 3 game if needed.
Scizor gets Technician. But Technician is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Technician pairs with Scizor's base 140 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Game Availability
Available since Gold & Silver, Scizor appears in 19 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 6.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves