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 it gets ahold of into bits.
It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers.
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 |
In X & Y, Weavile's Knock Off hits Scizor for 44-52%. Latios's Draco Meteor hits Scizor for 48-57%. Tyranitar deals 61-72% with Stone Edge.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Weavile builds →Knock Off44-52% Ice Shard14-16% Pursuit27-32% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Latios builds →Draco Meteor48-57% Psyshock29-35% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge61-72% Pursuit24-29% Crunch49-57% Superpower48-57% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scizor View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball68-80% Focus Blast68-80% | ||
X & Y 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 68 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Bug Buzz, Counter and 8 more.
X & Y 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 coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Scizor best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- U Turn
- Superpower
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Swords Dance
- Bug Bite
- U Turn
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 X & Y
Scizor's 2-stage line starts with Scyther, which appears at decent rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Scizor in X & Y
Scyther is your first catch on the way to Scizor. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 27-52 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ScytherRoute 21YGrass Lv.27 RouteRareMidHorde battleRoute 21XGrass Lv.27 RouteRareMidHorde battleRoute 21XGrass Lv.50-52 RouteUncommonPostRed FlowerRoute 21XGrass Lv.50-52 RouteUncommonPostPurple flowersRoute 21YGrass Lv.50-52 RouteUncommonPostRed FlowerRoute 21YGrass Lv.50-52 RouteUncommonPostPurple flowers
Step 2Scizor ✓
Scizor Guide
In X & Y, Scizor looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Technician is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Bullet Punch with Choice Band is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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