Pokémon type
Bug
Steel
Boosted in Rain and Snow weather
Mega Scizor weaknesses
Mega Scizor is doubly weak to Fire-type moves.
Mega Scizor
#212 (Johto)
Best moveset for Mega Scizor
The best moves for Mega Scizor are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Fury Cutter and Iron Head deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
9.6DPS
36DPS
Defending
12DPS
36DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.04DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Scyther family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Scizor temporarily evolves into Mega Scizor.
- Scyther requires Metal Coat to evolve into Scizor.
- Evolving Mega Scizor costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Scyther for 45 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Scizor:
Game images
Mega Scizor, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Mega Scizor is a Bug & Steel Pokémon. It is weak to Fire moves. Scizor's best moveset is Fury Cutter & X-Scissor and it has a Max CP of 4,621.
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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch | 10 | 12 |
| Fury Cutter | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Scissor | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Iron Head | 60 | 2 | 1.44 |
| Night Slash | 45 | 3 | 1.36 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
14.1 | 100% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Iron Head
36 DPS
|
13.6 | 96% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
13.4 | 95% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 DPS
|
Iron Head
36 DPS
|
12.9 | 92% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Trailblaze
32.5 DPS
|
12.7 | 90% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
12.3 | 87% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 DPS
|
Trailblaze
32.5 DPS
|
12.2 | 87% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
11.8 | 84% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Night Slash
22.5 DPS
|
10.9 | 78% |
|
Bullet Punch
12 DPS
|
Night Slash
22.5 DPS
|
10.9 | 77% |
Counters & Raids
Top Mega Scizor counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Mega Scizor Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.76
- 2 0.82
- 3 0.89
- 4 0.89
- 5 0.9
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Delphox with Fire Spin and Mystical Fire+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
279 |
| Defense |
|
250 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
| Level 50 | 157 |
Average size
| Height | 2 m |
| Weight | 125 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,751 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,335 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,503 |
|
Level 40 |
4,087 |
|
Level 50 |
4,621 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,919 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,795 |