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.
The excess energy that bathes this Pokémon keeps it in constant danger of overflow. It can’t sustain a battle over long periods of time.
Due to the effects of Mega Evolution, its pincers have taken on a more diabolical form, ripping anything they pinch to shreds.
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 | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Incineroar builds →Overheat 4x207-244%KO Flare Blitz 4x214-252%KO Fire Blast 4x176-207%KO Flamethrower 4x144-170%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Arcanine builds →Overheat 4x246-290%KO Fire Blast 4x211-248%KO Flamethrower 4x172-203%KO Fire Fang 4x112-132%KO | ||
 Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Typhlosion builds →Eruption 4x306-360%KO Burn Up 4x263-310%KO Overheat 4x263-310%KO Fire Blast 4x225-265%KO | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Emboar builds →Overheat 4x246-290%KO Flare Blitz 4x225-265%KO Fire Blast 4x211-248%KO Flamethrower 4x172-203%KO | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Flareon builds →Overheat 4x235-277%KO Flare Blitz 4x239-281%KO Fire Blast 4x200-236%KO Flamethrower 4x165-194%KO | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tyranitar's Crunch hits Scizor for 52-62%. Weavile's Knock Off hits Scizor for 54-63%. Tapu Bulu deals 51-60% with Superpower.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Tyranitar builds →Crunch52-62% Rock Slide49-58% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Weavile builds →Knock Off54-63% Ice Shard17-20% Pursuit33-40% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Tapu Bulu builds →Superpower51-60% Wood Hammer19-22% Horn Leech12-14% Rock Slide32-38% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Clefable builds →Moonblast21-25% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 77 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Counter and 8 more.
Sun & Moon Scizor Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Choice Band and Technician support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Scizor hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Scizor best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Superpower
- Swords Dance
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- U Turn
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Swords Dance
- Bug Bite
- Knock Off
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 Sun & Moon
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 Sun & Moon
The path to Scizor starts with Scyther at Lv. 49-57 via gift and walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ScytherPoni Plains - CenterMoonGrass Lv.54-5730%PostShaking spotPoni Plains - CenterSunGrass Lv.54-5730%PostShaking spotPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPC Lv.49-557%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPC Lv.49-557%Post
Step 2Scizor ✓
Scizor Guide
In Sun & Moon, Scizor looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Technician is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. S-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Bullet Punch with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Scizor is the evolved form, sitting at 600 BST. Big power spike over base Scizor (500). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
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