Free switch-ins on Poison moves make Scizor useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 1 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Technician boosts weaker moves to surprising damage levels. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Nothing fancy in Scizor's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon’s pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object they get ahold of into bits.
It swings its eye-patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
Scizor Weakness
ExcellentScizor is weak to Fire-type moves. 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. With 70 HP and balanced defenses, Scizor can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
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 and Kleavor share the same 500 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes.
How to Evolve
Breed with Scizor to get Scyther eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Prediction matters here. Choice Band means Scizor can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Max HP and Attack EVs with Technician back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Best Scizor Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Most of Scizor's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Steel Beam and Bug Buzz, but Flying and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Most of Scizor's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Steel Beam and Bug Buzz, but Normal and Flying and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
The offense anchors on Steel Beam and Iron Head, with Normal and Flying coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Scizor that handles most situations. Close Combat and Giga Impact give it enough punch where it matters.
Egg moves make a real difference. Scizor gets Baton Pass and Counter exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Flying and Normal coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Bug Buzz and Iron Head.
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 Scarlet & Violet
The path to Scizor starts with Scyther at Lv. 15-55 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ScytherEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworldLv.15-5530%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworldLv.15-5530%EarlyRouteEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-5518%EarlyWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-5518%EarlyWaterEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-5518%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-5518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-5518%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-5518%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-5518%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-5518%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.15-403%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.15-403%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.15-402%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.15-402%EarlyRoute
Step 2Scizor ✓
Scizor can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Scyther from Red, Yellow, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
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 Legends: Arceus
To get Scizor, start by catching Scyther through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ScytherEASYGrandtree ArenaGrassUncommonEASYPrimeval GrottoGrassUncommonCave
Step 2Scizor ✓EASYSpace-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsGrassUncommonDistortionor 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 ScytherEFFORTLESSBig Bluff CavernGrassLv.16-6380%MidCaveUnique encounterEFFORTLESSGrassland CaveGrassLv.16-6380%MidCaveUnique encounterEFFORTLESSRiverbank CaveGrassLv.16-6330%MidCaveUnique encounterEFFORTLESSStill-Water CavernGrassLv.16-6330%MidCaveUnique encounterGrassland CaveGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameCHALLENGINGRoute 229GrassLv.525%PostRoute
Step 2Scizor ✓
Scizor looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Technician is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Scizor gets Technician, Swarm, and Light Metal. 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 100 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Scizor is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Scizor appears in 19 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Available since Gold & Silver, Scizor appears in 19 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A