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.
SCIZOR has a body with the hardness of steel. It is not easily fazed by ordinary sorts of attacks. This POKéMON flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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 37 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Counter, Endure and 5 more.
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Salacberry and Swarm support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Scizor hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Best Scizor Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Endure
- Reversal
- Hidden Power Rock
Recommended Teammates
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. Normal and Dark coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Steel Wing and Silver Wind.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Scizor can't be caught in Ruby & Sapphire. 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. C-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