Scizor: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk130135–200238–394

Def100108–167184–328

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe6576–128121–251

Total500Higher than 70% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

BugSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Fire

Resists

½×

BugDragonFairyIceNormalPsychicSteel

¼×

Grass

Immune to

0×

Poison

Takes normal damage from 8 types

FightingFlyingGroundRockGhostWaterElectricDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Scizor outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.
Everything about Swarm →
Other Pokémon with Swarm 30
Beedrill Scyther Ledyba Ledian Spinarak Ariados Heracross Beautifly Volbeat Kricketune Mothim Sewaddle Leavanny Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Karrablast Escavalier Joltik Galvantula Durant Larvesta Volcarona Grubbin Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Kleavor Nymble Lokix
This Pokémon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5× power, including Struggle.
Everything about Technician →
Other Pokémon with Technician 19
Meowth Persian Mr. Mime Scyther Smeargle Hitmontop Breloom Kricketune Roserade Ambipom Mime Jr.Minccino Cinccino Marshadow Toxtricity Clobbopus Grapploct Maushold Fezandipiti
This Pokémon's weight is halved.
Everything about Light Metal →
Other Pokémon with Light Metal 5
Beldum Metang Metagross Registeel Duraludon

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#85 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (33.7%) · (97.7%) · Adamant (79.6%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (20.9%)

Moves Bullet Punch, Bug Bite, Protect, Swords Dance

Singles

#37 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Rocky Helmet (53.7%) · (98.9%) · Adamant (36.8%) · HP 32 / Atk 2 / Def 32 (32%)

Moves Bullet Punch, U-turn, Roost, Swords Dance

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

3.16% of teams · rank #45 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Metal Coat
Ability
Stat Alignment: Adamant
Stat Points: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD

Bullet Punch
U-turn
Roost
Defog

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players5.03%
Rated 1500+4.6%
Rated 1630+3.16%
Rated 1760+2.95%

Usage by month

Apr 20263.16%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99.1%
0.9%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD24.5%
Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def9.9%
Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def8.7%
Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe7.4%
Adamant 6 HP / 32 Atk / 28 Spe5.2%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

Evolution

#0123ScytherBugFlying
1. Trade holding Metal Coat
  #0212ScizorBugSteel
  1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Scizorite
    #0212Mega ScizorBugSteel
2. Use Black Augurite
  #0900KleavorBugRock

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoBullet PunchUsually goes first.SteelPhys40100%30

1AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

1Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

1False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40

1Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30

1Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

12Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35

16Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15

20Double HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10

24SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20

28Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30

32Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

36Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

40X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

44Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 51

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10

TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM170Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.FightingSpec40100%30

TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15

TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

TM225Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left.SteelPhys—100%10

Biology

Scizor is a bipedal, praying mantis-like Pokémon. It is the evolution of Scyther. Scizor has a body composed of steel, which causes it to be unfazed by most attacks that come its way.

It is primarily red in color, with two pairs of grey retractable wings, which it uses to regulate its body temperature. At the end of its arms are two large, round, metallic pincers, capable of cutting anything.

Design & origin

Alongside the praying mantis, Scizor's design may also take inspiration from flying red ants and the wasp mantidfly. Scizor's Japanese name is a reference to the Japanese verb for "to cut" (hasamu), whereas its English name derives from scissors.

Forms

Mega Scizor

Mega Scizor's pincers have now taken on a diabolical form, able to rip anything to shreds. However, it cannot sustain this form and battle for a while, or else the weight of its pincers will be too much to bear and the heat from Mega Evolution will cause its body to start melting.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Pincer Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Red

: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#111Extended Sinnoh#196Updated Johto#112Mountain Kalos#137Original Alola#276Original Poni#091Updated Alola#366Updated Poni#113Isle of Armor#119Hisui#074Paldea#261Blueberry#020Lumiose#177

Evolved by way of a curious item. The shell covering its body has been shown to be stronger than forged steel.
Legends: Arceus
Though its body is slim, Scizor has tremendous attacking power. Even Scizor’s muscles are made of metal.
Shield
Bulky pincers account for one third of Scizor’s body weight. A single swing of one of these pincers will crush a boulder completely.
Sword
Once it has identified something as an enemy, it will continue beating them with its steel-hard pincers until there’s nothing left but scraps.
Ultra Moon
Its body is like steel. Its tough, heavy pincers are more suited to smashing enemies than grabbing them.
Ultra Sun
Once it has identified an enemy, this Pokémon smashes it mercilessly with pincers hard as steel.
Moon
It uses its wings to adjust its body temperature. Otherwise, its metal body would become too hot and melt in the heat of battle.
Sun
It raises its pincers with eyelike markings for intimidation. It also swings them down dangerously.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers.
Diamond · Pearl · Y
A SCIZOR has a body with the hardness of steel. It is not easily fazed by ordinary sorts of attacks. It flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
This Pokémon's pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object it gets a hold of into bits.
Crystal · X
Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
It swings its eye- patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

English: Scizor
Japanese: ハッサム
Japanese (romaji): Hassam
Korean: 핫삼
Chinese (Traditional): 巨鉗螳螂
Chinese (Simplified): 巨钳螳螂
French: Cizayox
German: Scherox
Spanish: Scizor
Italian: Scizor

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 2 Atk
: 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 175
: Medium

Breeding

: Bug
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Scyther: Trade holding Metal Coat.

Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas

Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Colosseum 1 area

Phenac City (Card E Room)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 50

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

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