TL;DR. Scizor is a bug/steel-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 500. It swings its eye- patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
It swings its eye- patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
Stat spread.
Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Scizor in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Scizor reaches 3,001 CP at level 40 and 3,433 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Scyther family appeared on April 2, 2019.
- Scyther
- Shadow
- Scizor by encounter; Mega Scizor
- Kleavor
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 17 to Jun 24, 2026, Mega (Mega Scizor).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 to Jun 24, 2026 | MegaMega Scizor | Regular rotation |
| Jun 9 to Jun 15, 2026 | 3-star | Candela's Quest for Victory |
| Mar 17 to Mar 23, 2026 | 3-star | Bug Out |
| Mar 1, 2026 | MegaMega Scizor | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2025 | MegaMega Scizor | Steel Skyline |
| Mar 26 to Mar 30, 2025 | 3-star | Bug Out |
Scizor in competitive play.
Scizor is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #94 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Scizor.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Scizor, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Scizor?
Scizor is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Scizor weak to?
Scizor takes 4× damage from Fire. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.
What is Scizor resistant to?
Scizor is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy, Grass.
How does Scizor evolve?
Scizor evolves from Scyther (Trade holding Metal Coat). Scizor evolves into Mega Scizor (Mega Evolve with Scizorite (battle-only)).
What generation is Scizor from?
Scizor was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0212.
What are Scizor's base stats?
Scizor has HP 70, Attack 130, Defense 100, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 80, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 500.
What are Scizor's abilities?
Scizor can have the abilities Swarm, Technician, plus the Hidden Ability Light Metal.
Is Scizor legendary or mythical?
No. Scizor is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Scizor's best stat?
Scizor's highest base stat is Attack at 130, which ranks 13th of 152 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Scizor good?
Scizor has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 38th among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Scizor as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Scizor is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Scizor vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 152 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Scizor | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 62 | +8 |
| Attack | 130 | 76 | +54 |
| Defense | 100 | 84 | +16 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 63 | -8 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Speed | 65 | 60 | +5 |
| Total | 500 | 415 | +85 |
Scizor appears in 37 games.
Every mainline release where Scizor is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Scizor.
Every main-series game Scizor is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- WildSavanna Biome, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- EvolveScyther (Trade holding Metal Coat)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Bug-type & Steel-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildTraining Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- WildChallenge Road (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- EvolveScyther (Trade holding Metal Coat)
- Shining PearlTrade
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveScyther (Trade holding Metal Coat)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveScyther (Trade holding Metal Coat)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VEvent onlyTransfer only
- Black · WhiteTransfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- Black 2 · White 2Event only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRedObtainable
- EvolveScyther (Trade holding Metal Coat)
- LeafGreenTrade
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveScyther (Trade holding Metal Coat)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet, Legends: Z-A and FireRed. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Scizor: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Scizor appears in 22 episodes.
From EP139 (2000-03-02) through JN107 (2022-04-22).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Scizor partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Scizor partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Scizor in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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