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.
It raises its pincers with eyelike markings for intimidation. It also swings them down dangerously.
Scizor Weakness
FortressScizor 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 9 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 64 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Counter and 7 more.
Scizor keeps momentum with U-turn, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. Life Orb gives it extra damage on every hit for a health trade, max HP and Attack EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and Fighting and Dark coverage prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Best Scizor Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- Pursuit
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Scizor gets Baton Pass and Bug Buzz exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Dark coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Bug Buzz and X-Scissor.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Scizor can't be caught in Black & White. 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.
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