Scizor (#0212) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk130121–200238–394

Def10094–167184–328

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe6563–128121–251

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire4×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

FightingFlyingGroundRockGhostWaterElectricDark

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Technician
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Light MetalHidden ability
Halves the Pokémon's weight.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

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%) · Technician (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%) · Technician (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.

14.16% of teams · rank #10 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Band
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD
Tera Type: Steel

Bullet Punch
Knock Off
U-turn
Close Combat

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

Usage by rating

All players13.39%
Rated 1500+12.94%
Rated 1630+14.16%
Rated 1760+16.91%

Usage by month

Oct 202514.16%

Moves

Bullet Punch99.5%
Knock Off83.7%
U-turn66%
Close Combat62%
Swords Dance51.9%
Defog15.6%
Bug Bite9.7%
Brick Break4.6%
Dual Wingbeat3.9%
Trailblaze1%

Items

Choice Band34.6%
Life Orb21.1%
Heavy-Duty Boots19.3%
Leftovers14.9%
Eject Button4.2%
Assault Vest1.9%

Abilities

99.6%
0.4%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD20.9%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe19.2%
Adamant 40 HP / 252 Atk / 216 Spe16.4%
Adamant 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 Spe8.4%
Adamant 112 HP / 252 Atk / 144 Spe6.7%

Tera types

Steel62.9%
Fire21.3%
Bug5.5%
Water3.3%

Common teammates

Greninja30.2%
Latios27.5%
Donphan24.7%
Slowking22.2%
Tyranitar17.6%
Skarmory15.2%
Sandy Shocks14.7%
Weavile14.3%

Checks & counters

Skarmory78.5%
Heatran69.6%
Keldeo64.4%
Mandibuzz60.5%
Donphan64.7%
Slither Wing60.4%

Evolution

#0123ScytherBugFlying
1. Trade holding Metal Coat#0212ScizorBugSteel
2. Use Black Augurite#0900KleavorBugRock

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoBullet PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.SteelPhys40100%30

1AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

1Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

1False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1Wing AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

12Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

16Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

20Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10

24SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

28Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

32Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

36Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

40X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

44Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 51

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Pincer Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: 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

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

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Generation VIII · animated models

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Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 25 ≈3.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 175
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

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