Scizor
#212 (Johto)
Best moveset for Scizor
The best moves for Scizor are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
9.6dps
36dps
Defense
12dps
36dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Scyther family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Scizor evolves from Scyther which costs 50 Candy, and evolves into Mega Scizor which is not permanent.
- Scyther requires Metal Coat to evolve into Scizor.
- Evolving Mega Scizor costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Scizor:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Scizor, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Scizor is a Bug & Steel Pokémon which evolves from Scyther. It is vulnerable to Fire moves. Scizor's strongest moveset is Fury Cutter & X-Scissor and it has a Max CP of 3,393. Scizor evolves into Mega Scizor.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | 4 | 9.6 |
| Bullet Punch | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Night Slash | 45 | 22.5 |
| Iron Head | 60 | 36 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 36 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 32.5 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 dps
|
X-Scissor
36 dps
|
20.7 | 100% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 dps
|
X-Scissor
36 dps
|
20 | 97% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 dps
|
Iron Head
36 dps
|
19.7 | 95% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 dps
|
Iron Head
36 dps
|
19.3 | 93% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
18.4 | 89% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
18.2 | 88% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17.4 | 84% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17.4 | 84% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
16.2 | 78% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 dps
|
Night Slash
22.5 dps
|
15.9 | 77% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 58% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
9.6 | 46% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Scizor?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Scizor are:
- Blacephalon,
- Reshiram,
- Chandelure,
- Volcarona,
- Darmanitan (Standard).
Scizor is a Bug/Steel type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Fire moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
236 |
| Defense |
|
181 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 2.01 m |
| Weight | 125 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,286 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,714 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,572 |
|
Level 40 |
3,001 |
|
Level 50 |
3,393 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,143 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,786 |