Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
Scizor's best Bug-type moveset is Fury Cutter / X-Scissor, with 13.31 DPS and 256.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Scizor ranks #20 (B Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
Scizor is a Bug and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,001 CP and is weak to Fire-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fury Cutter / X-Scissor. It is boosted by Rain and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Scizor takes increased damage from:
Fire256.0%
Scizor takes reduced damage from:
Grass39.1%
Poison39.1%Bug62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Ice62.5%
Normal62.5%
Psychic62.5%Steel62.5%
| 1. | Fury Cutter | X-Scissor | 11.82 | 13.31 | 256.9 |
| 2. | Fury Cutter | Iron Head | 11.21 | 12.63 | 243.7 |
| 3. | Bullet Punch | X-Scissor | 11.20 | 12.62 | 243.6 |
| 4. | Bullet Punch | Iron Head | 10.65 | 12.00 | 231.6 |
| 5. | Fury Cutter |  Trailblaze | 10.47 | 11.79 | 227.6 |
| 6. | Bullet Punch | Trailblaze | 10.06 | 11.34 | 218.8 |
| 7. | Fury Cutter |  Night Slash | 9.07 | 10.22 | 197.2 |
| 8. | Bullet Punch | Night Slash | 8.98 | 10.13 | 195.4 |
Fury Cutter
4
8
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Bullet Punch10111.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 11 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.4s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
X-Scissor45331.5s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Night Slash45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialNight Slash has a 12.5% chance to:
Trailblaze65502.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.9s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialTrailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:
Iron Head60502.0s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Scizor's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Scizor's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Scizor has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Scizor reaches a maximum of 3,001 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,636–1,714 CP, rising to 2,046–2,143 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,227–1,286 CP.
 Max CP | 3001 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1227 CP - 1286 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1636 CP - 1714 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1636 CP - 1714 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2046 CP - 2143 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Scizor Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 CP | 2 | 133 CP | 3 | 223 CP |
| 4 | 314 CP | 5 | 404 CP | 6 | 495 CP |
| 7 | 586 CP | 8 | 676 CP | 9 | 767 CP |
| 10 | 857 CP | 11 | 943 CP | 12 | 1029 CP |
| 13 | 1114 CP | 14 | 1200 CP | 15 | 1286 CP |
| 16 | 1372 CP | 17 | 1457 CP | 18 | 1543 CP |
| 19 | 1629 CP | 20 | 1714 CP | 21 | 1800 CP |
| 22 | 1886 CP | 23 | 1972 CP | 24 | 2058 CP |
| 25 | 2143 CP | 26 | 2229 CP | 27 | 2315 CP |
| 28 | 2401 CP | 29 | 2486 CP | 30 | 2572 CP |
| 31 | 2615 CP | 32 | 2658 CP | 33 | 2701 CP |
| 34 | 2744 CP | 35 | 2786 CP | 36 | 2829 CP |
| 37 | 2872 CP | 38 | 2915 CP | 39 | 2958 CP |
| 40 | 3001 CP | 41 | 3039 CP | 42 | 3077 CP |
| 43 | 3116 CP | 44 | 3155 CP | 45 | 3194 CP |
| 46 | 3233 CP | 47 | 3273 CP | 48 | 3312 CP |
| 49 | 3352 CP | 50 | 3393 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Scizor's Bug and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Scizor.
Bug SteelMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #212 |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.01 m |
| Weight | 125 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Scyther |
|  Scizor |
| Scizor |
|  Mega Scizor |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Scizor in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Scyther
Scizor
Kleavor
Mega Scizor
Shadow Scyther
Shadow ScizorScizor's height ranges from 0.98 m to 3.12 m, with the average being 2.01 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |   |  | |
| 0.98 m | 1 m | 2.01 m | 3.02 m | 3.12 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Scizor in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.9849 m | 1.005 m |
| 3′03″ | 3′04″ | |
| XS | 1.005 m | 2.0100000000000002 m |
| 3′04″ | 6′07″ | |
| M | 1.5075 m | 2.5125 m |
| 4′11″ | 8′03″ | |
| XL | 2.5125 m | 3.015 m |
| 8′03″ | 9′11″ | |
| XXL | 3.015 m | 3.1155 m |
| 9′11″ | 10′03″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Scizor Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Scizor from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Scizor in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Scizor. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | It swings its eye- patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads. |
| Silver | Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature. |
| Crystal | This POKéMON's pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object it gets a hold of into bits. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| FireRed | Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature. |
| LeafGreen | It swings its eye-patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads. |
| Diamond, Pearl | It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It raises its pincers with eyelike markings for intimidation. It also swings them down dangerously. |
| HeartGold | It swings its eye-patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads. |
| SoulSilver | Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature. |
| X | This Pokémon’s pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object it gets ahold of into bits. |
| Y | It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sun | It uses its wings to adjust its body temperature. Otherwise, its metal body would become too hot and melt in the heat of battle. |
| Moon | Once it has identified an enemy, this Pokémon smashes it mercilessly with pincers hard as steel. |
| Ultra Sun | Its body is like steel. Its tough, heavy pincers are more suited to smashing enemies than grabbing them. |
| Ultra Moon | 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. |
| Sword | Bulky pincers account for one third of Scizor’s body weight. A single swing of one of these pincers will crush a boulder completely. |
| Shield | Though its body is slim, Scizor has tremendous attacking power. Even Scizor’s muscles are made of metal. |
| Legends: Arceus | Evolved by way of a curious item. The shell covering its body has been shown to be stronger than forged steel. |
The best moves for Scizor in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.31 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 256.9.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Bug and Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel, Grass, and Poison-type moves.
Scizor’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,001 CP and 3,393 CP at Level 50.
Scizor can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Scizor cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Scizor: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.
Regular Scizor
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Shiny Scizor
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