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.
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
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. 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, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Fire deals 4x damage to ScizorView Incineroar → | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Fire deals 4x damage to ScizorView Blaziken → | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin7-8% U Turn6-8% Knock Off12-14% Draco Meteor21-25% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPixilate ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Sylveon builds →
| ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityAromaveil ItemSitrus Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Aromatisse builds →Dazzling Gleam15-17% | ||
Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A 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. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Scizor best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Knock Off
- U Turn
- Close Combat
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Swords Dance
- U Turn
- Knock Off
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Dual Wingbeat
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Scizor in Legends: Z-A
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.
Scizor Guide
In Legends: Z-A, 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 Legends: Z-A, 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