Stats & Training
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 swings its eye-patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature.
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 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Aerodactyl's Stone Edge hits Scizor for 41-48%.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Weavile builds →Ice Shard9-11% Pursuit9-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake27-32% Stone Edge41-48% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Mismagius builds →Shadow Ball20-23% Thunderbolt29-35% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Shuckle builds →Knock Off1-2% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Abomasnow builds →Ice Shard8-10% Wood Hammer12-15% Blizzard17-20% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 and Kleavor share the same 500 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Scizor to get Scyther eggs easily using 48 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Counter and 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Scizor Best Moveset
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. Fighting and Dark coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Scizor best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- U Turn
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Scizor in HeartGold & SoulSilver
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
To get Scizor, start by catching Scyther through walking encounters at Lv. 13-28. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ScytherNational Park - Bug Catching ContestHeartGoldGrass Lv.13-14 FacilityRareEarlyBefore post-gameNational Park - Bug Catching ContestSoulSilverGrass Lv.13-14 FacilityRareEarlyBefore post-gameNational Park - Bug Catching ContestHeartGoldGrass Lv.27-28 FacilityRareMidPost-game (Tue, Thu, Sat)National Park - Bug Catching ContestSoulSilverGrass Lv.27-28 FacilityRareMidPost-game (Tue, Thu, Sat)
Step 2Scizor ✓
Scizor Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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. Bullet Punch with Choice Band is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Scizor does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Scizor hits 600 BST.
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. Speed tells the real story. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
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 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves