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No.0212

Scizor

Pincer Pokémon

BugSteel
Forms:Mega Scizor
Height: 1.8mWeight: 118kg(Power of Low Kick against it: 100)Egg Groups: BugSmogon Singles: UURegional Dex: Paldea #261 / Blueberry #20

Description

Evolved by way of a curious item. The shell covering its body has been shown to be stronger than forged steel.

Raising data

Catch rate
25 / 255
Base friendship
70
Egg steps
3,328 steps
Gender ratio
♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
Growth rate
Medium Fast (1,000,000)

Base StatsTotal 500

HP70
Atk130
Def100
SpA55
SpD80
Spe65

Actual stats

Max252 EV0 EVMin
HP177177145145
Atk200182150135
Def167152120108
SpA1171077567
SpD14513210090
Spe1281178576

Calculated at 31 IVs. Max = 252 EVs with a boosting nature, 252 EV = neutral nature, 0 EV = neutral nature, Min = 0 EVs with a hindering nature. HP is not affected by nature.

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Abilities

  • Swarm

    Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

  • Technician

    Powers up weak moves so the Pokémon can deal more damage with them.

  • Light MetalHidden

    Halves the Pokémon's weight.

Competitive usage

How often this Pokémon is used in ranked battles, and within that, the share of its moves, items, abilities, Tera types, EV spreads and teammates. Listed per format.

OU (Singles)2.1%#59 · 2026-09Usage over time

Moves

  • Bullet Punch99.9%
  • Knock Off91.1%
  • U-turn72.1%
  • Close Combat49%
  • Defog42.4%
  • Swords Dance30.4%
  • Dual Wingbeat11.4%
  • Bug Bite0.9%
  • Quick Attack0.9%
  • Trailblaze0.5%

Items

  • Choice Band58%
  • Life Orb15.7%
  • Sitrus Berry10.6%
  • Metal Coat9.9%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots2.3%
  • Leftovers1.2%

Abilities

  • Technician100%
  • Swarm0%
  • Light Metal0%

Tera types

  • steel72.9%
  • ghost8.3%
  • flying4.8%
  • dark4.5%
  • fighting4.5%
  • fire2.1%

EV spreads

  • Adamant HP120 / Atk252 / Spe13657%→ Calc
  • Impish HP248 / Atk84 / Def160 / Spe168.1%→ Calc
  • Adamant Atk252 / Def4 / Spe2525.6%→ Calc
  • Adamant HP32 / Atk244 / SpD8 / Spe2244.4%→ Calc

Teammates

Ting-LuTing-Lu47.3%Iron ValiantIron Valiant43.2%Landorus (Therian Forme)Landorus (Therian Forme)42.8%DragoniteDragonite40.5%KyuremKyurem36%PecharuntPecharunt28.9%Great TuskGreat Tusk26.3%Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)19.4%
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Source: Smogon (OU)

Champions Singles1.5%#76 · 2026-09Usage over time

Moves

  • Bullet Punch84.9%
  • Roost52.3%
  • U-turn50.2%
  • Knock Off47.4%
  • Close Combat36.2%
  • Swords Dance24.3%
  • Baton Pass19.2%
  • Defog16.8%
  • Bug Buzz14.9%
  • Facade14.9%

Items

  • Sitrus Berry37.3%
  • Metal Coat19.9%
  • Payapa Berry14.9%
  • Life Orb11.7%
  • Rocky Helmet6.3%
  • Leftovers3.6%

Abilities

  • Technician84.6%
  • Swarm15.4%

EV spreads

Teammates

GarchompGarchomp38.7%Mega SalamenceMega Salamence27.3%Samurott (Hisuian Form)Samurott (Hisuian Form)26.2%Mega DelphoxMega Delphox25.8%Wash RotomWash Rotom24.7%Mega FloetteMega Floette21.7%HippowdonHippowdon19%BlazikenBlaziken17.1%
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Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)

Doubles OU1.1%#65 · 2026-09Usage over time

Moves

  • Bullet Punch100%
  • U-turn73.4%
  • Knock Off71.9%
  • Close Combat66.3%
  • Bug Bite33%
  • Swords Dance27.1%
  • Trailblaze24.6%
  • Protect1%
  • Acrobatics0.6%
  • Dual Wingbeat0.6%

Items

  • Choice Band72.2%
  • Life Orb25%
  • Iron Plate0.7%
  • Focus Sash0.6%
  • Clear Amulet0.6%
  • Leftovers0.5%

Abilities

  • Technician99.9%
  • Swarm0.1%
  • Light Metal0%

Tera types

  • steel71.5%
  • bug25.6%
  • water2.4%
  • rock0.2%
  • fire0.1%
  • dragon0.1%

EV spreads

  • Adamant HP176 / Atk252 / Spe8062.7%→ Calc
  • Adamant HP248 / Atk252 / SpD826.6%→ Calc
  • Jolly Atk212 / SpD8 / Spe2526.5%→ Calc
  • Adamant HP180 / Atk252 / Spe761.5%→ Calc

Teammates

Chien-PaoChien-Pao62.3%LandorusLandorus61.7%GlimmoraGlimmora60.8%Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)60.4%TornadusTornadus60.3%PelipperPelipper33.9%KingdraKingdra31.2%IncineroarIncineroar25.3%
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Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)

Champions Doubles0.2%#143 · 2026-09Usage over time

Moves

  • Bullet Punch99.2%
  • Bug Bite81.8%
  • Protect81.4%
  • Swords Dance44.1%
  • Close Combat40.2%
  • Dual Wingbeat15.6%
  • U-turn10.1%
  • Tailwind7%
  • Knock Off6.6%
  • Iron Head2.3%

Items

  • Life Orb55.9%
  • Metal Coat15.2%
  • Expert Belt5.8%
  • Grassy Seed4%
  • Occa Berry4%
  • Lum Berry3.7%

Abilities

  • Technician99.5%
  • Swarm0.4%
  • Light Metal0.2%

EV spreads

  • Adamant HP32 / Atk32 / SpD243.3%→ Calc
  • Adamant HP32 / Atk32 / Spe29.4%→ Calc
  • Adamant HP30 / Atk32 / SpD3 / Spe13.8%→ Calc
  • Adamant HP10 / Atk32 / Spe243.8%→ Calc

Teammates

SneaslerSneasler21%Mega Garchomp ZMega Garchomp Z21%MiloticMilotic20%RillaboomRillaboom18.6%IncineroarIncineroar17.9%BasculegionBasculegion15.9%Mega SalamenceMega Salamence13.6%PelipperPelipper12.3%
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Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)

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Moves whose power depends on weight

Low Kick scales with the target's weight; Heavy Slam scales with the attacker-to-target weight ratio. Opponents listed are taken from the usage data, limited to Pokémon that actually run the move.

Power taken from Heavy Slam

Evolution

Scyther#0123ScytherBugFlying
holding Metal Coat, Trade→
Scizor#0212ScizorBugSteel
Use Black Augurite→
Kleavor#0900KleavorBugRock

Type Matchups

Weak to×2 / ×4
Fire×4
Resists×½ / ×¼
NormalIcePsychicBugDragonSteelFairyGrass×¼
Immune to×0
Poison
Super-effective STAB coverage×2+
GrassIcePsychicRockDarkFairy

Moves

Level up

—SteelBullet PunchPhysical 40
Lv1PsychicAgilityStatus
Lv1FlyingAir SlashSpecial 75
Lv1NormalFalse SwipePhysical 40
Lv1BugFury CutterPhysical 40
Lv1NormalLeerStatus
Lv1NormalQuick AttackPhysical 40
Lv1FlyingWing AttackPhysical 60
Lv12SteelMetal ClawPhysical 50
Lv16NormalDouble TeamStatus
Lv20NormalDouble HitPhysical 35
Lv24NormalSlashPhysical 70
Lv28NormalFocus EnergyStatus
Lv32SteelIron DefenseStatus
Lv36SteelIron HeadPhysical 80
Lv40BugX-ScissorPhysical 80
Lv44NormalSwords DanceStatus
TM (43)
AcrobaticsAerial AceAir CutterBaton PassBrick BreakBug BiteBug BuzzClose CombatCurseDouble-EdgeDual WingbeatEndureFacadeFlash CannonFlingGiga ImpactHard PressHelping HandHyper BeamKnock OffLight ScreenLungePounceProtectRain DanceRestReversalSandstormScary FaceSkitter SmackSleep TalkSteel BeamStruggle BugSubstituteSunny DaySwiftTailwindTake DownTera BlastThiefTrailblazeU-turnVacuum Wave
Moves carried over from pre-evolutions (1)
Quick Guard

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FAQ

What kind of Pokémon is Scizor?

Pincer Pokémon Evolved by way of a curious item. The shell covering its body has been shown to be stronger than forged steel.

What type is Scizor?

Scizor is a Bug / Steel-type Pokémon.

What is Scizor weak to?

It takes heavy damage from Fire-type moves.

What are Scizor's base stats?

HP70 / Atk130 / Def100 / SpA55 / SpD80 / Spe65 (total 500)

What are Scizor's abilities?

Swarm, Technician, Light Metal

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