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    Scizor Pokemon Guide

    Scizor is a Bug and Steel-type Pokemon known for its red metal body, powerful pincers, Technician-boosted priority moves and evolution from Scyther when traded while holding a Metal Coat. This guide covers Scizor stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and competitive overview information.

    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Steel type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Scizor

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    Shiny Form

    Shiny Scizor

    scizor

    Mega Evolution

    Mega Scizor

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    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Scizor guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Scizor Description

    Scizor is a Bug and Steel-type Pokemon known for its red metal body, powerful pincers, Technician-boosted priority moves and evolution from Scyther when traded while holding a Metal Coat.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Scizor Good in Competitive?

    Scizor is usually a strong competitive Pokemon thanks to Technician, Bullet Punch, Swords Dance and its excellent Bug and Steel typing. It can act as a priority cleaner, bulky pivot or setup sweeper depending on the game and format.

    Scizor Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Scizor, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Scizor

    National Dex

    #0212

    Type

    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Steel type Pokemon icon
    Bug / Steel

    Species

    Pincer Pokemon

    Height

    5’11” / 1.8 m
    180 cm

    Weight

    260.1 lbs / 118.0 kg
    118 kg

    Abilities

    Swarm, Technician, Light Metal

    Scizor Stats

    Scizor has a stat profile that shapes its role across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

    Hp
    70
    Attack
    130
    Defense
    100
    Special Attack
    55
    Special Defense
    80
    Speed
    65

    Scizor Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    These are some of Scizor most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Steel type Pokemon icon

    Bullet Punch

    A Technician-boosted priority attack that is central to many Scizor sets.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Swords Dance

    Boosts Scizor Attack and can turn it into a dangerous sweeper.

    Bug type Pokemon icon

    U-turn

    A pivot move that lets Scizor deal damage while switching to a teammate.

    Bug type Pokemon icon

    X-Scissor

    A reliable Bug-type attack for direct damage.

    Dark type Pokemon icon

    Knock Off

    Useful utility and coverage that removes opposing items in many games.

    Fighting type Pokemon icon

    Close Combat

    Coverage against Steel, Rock, Dark, Ice and Normal-type Pokemon.

    Steel type Pokemon icon

    Iron Head

    A consistent Steel-type attack when priority is not needed.

    Flying type Pokemon icon

    Roost

    Recovery that helps bulky Scizor sets stay active longer.

    Scizor All Moves

    Use the section below to view Scizor move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    StartBullet Punch Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical40100
    1Agility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    1Air Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
    1False Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    1Fury Cutter Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical4095
    1Leer Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    1Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    1Wing Attack Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60100
    12Metal Claw Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical5095
    16Double Team Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    20Double Hit Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical3590
    24Slash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    28Focus Energy Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    32Iron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status––
    36Iron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
    40X Scissor Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
    44Swords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
    TMAerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60–
    TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMAir Cutter Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special6095
    TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
    TMBaton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
    TMBug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
    TMBug Buzz Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special90100
    TMClose Combat Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
    TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMDual Wingbeat Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical4090
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFalse Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    TMFlash Cannon Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special80100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
    TMHard Press Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical0100
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status––
    TMIron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
    TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
    TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMLunge Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
    TMMetal Claw Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical5095
    TMPounce Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical50100
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMReversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
    TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
    TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMSkitter Smack Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical7090
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSteel Beam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special14095
    TMStruggle Bug Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special50100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMTailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status––
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
    TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
    TMVacuum Wave Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special40100
    TMX Scissor Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100

    Scizor Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Scizor is a Bug / Steel-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

    Type

    Bug type Pokemon icon
    Steel type Pokemon icon
    Bug / Steel

    Weaknesses

    Fire type Pokemon icon
    Fire

    Resistances

    Normal type Pokemon icon Grass type Pokemon icon Ice type Pokemon icon Psychic type Pokemon icon Bug type Pokemon icon Dragon type Pokemon icon Steel type Pokemon icon Fairy type Pokemon icon
    Normal, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy

    Immunity

    Poison type Pokemon icon
    Poison

    Scizor Abilities

    Scizor abilities can shape how it handles matchups, utility roles and battle pressure.

    Swarm

    Boosts Bug-type moves when HP is low.

    Technician

    Boosts weaker moves, making attacks like Bullet Punch much more dangerous.

    Light Metal

    Halves the Pokemon weight in games where the ability applies.

    Scizor Evolution

    This section covers the main Scizor evolution line and related evolution methods.

    Stage 1

    Scyther

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    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Scizor

    scizor

    Evolves from Scyther when traded while holding a Metal Coat

    Alternate Evolution

    Kleavor

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    Scyther can also evolve into Kleavor in games that support Black Augurite

    Where to Find Scizor in Pokemon Games

    Scizor availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for generation-based location guidance.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available in this game.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or trade from another compatible game.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or trade from another compatible game.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or trade from another compatible game.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or trade from another compatible game.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or trade from another compatible game.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or transfer from another game.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or transfer from another game.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat. Mega Scizor is available in games that support Scizorite.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat. Mega Scizor is available in games that support Scizorite.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat. Mega Scizor is available in games that support Scizorite.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat. Mega Scizor is available in games that support Scizorite.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat. Not available in Let’s Go Pikachu or Let’s Go Eevee.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat. Not available in Let’s Go Pikachu or Let’s Go Eevee.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat. Not available in Let’s Go Pikachu or Let’s Go Eevee.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat. Not available in Let’s Go Pikachu or Let’s Go Eevee.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat. Not available in Let’s Go Pikachu or Let’s Go Eevee.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat. Not available in Let’s Go Pikachu or Let’s Go Eevee.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or transfer when supported.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or transfer when supported.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or transfer when supported.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat, or transfer when supported.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Evolve Scyther with a Metal Coat.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Available by evolving Scyther with a Metal Coat according to current location and evolution guides.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

    Mega Scizor

    Mega Scizor is Scizor Mega Evolution. It keeps Scizor Bug and Steel typing while leaning further into its role as a powerful physical attacker with excellent defensive typing.

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    This section can be expanded as new game and competitive details become available.

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    Scizor FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Scizor. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Scizor?

    Scizor is a Bug / Steel-type Pokemon.

    What is Scizor weak against?

    Scizor is weak to Fire-type moves.

    What are Scizor abilities?

    Scizor abilities are Swarm, Technician, Light Metal.

    What are Scizor best moves?

    Scizor best moves often include Bullet Punch, Swords Dance, U-turn, X-Scissor, Knock Off, Close Combat, Iron Head, Roost.

    How do you get Scizor?

    Evolve Scyther by trading it while holding a Metal Coat.

    Is Scizor good in Pokemon?

    Scizor is usually a strong competitive Pokemon thanks to Technician, Bullet Punch, Swords Dance and its excellent Bug and Steel typing. It can act as a priority cleaner, bulky pivot or setup sweeper depending on the game and format.

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