Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
The best Bug-type moveset for Mega Scizor is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor (15.68 DPS, 419.2 TDO). In raids, Mega Scizor ranks #4 among Bug-type attackers (S Tier).
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Mega Scizor is a Bug- and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Mega Scizor has a maximum CP of 4,621. It is weak to Fire-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Mega Scizor is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor.
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Raid Attacker
Bug-type
Steel-type
Great League: Mega Edition
Ultra League: Mega Edition
Master League: Mega Edition
Mega Scizor takes increased damage from:
Fire256.0%
Mega 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 | 14.39 | 15.68 | 419.2 |
| 2. | Bullet Punch | X-Scissor | 13.69 | 14.92 | 399.0 |
| 3. | Fury Cutter | Iron Head | 13.69 | 14.92 | 399.0 |
| 4. | Bullet Punch | Iron Head | 13.06 | 14.24 | 380.8 |
| 5. | Fury Cutter |  Trailblaze | 12.77 | 13.92 | 372.2 |
| 6. | Bullet Punch | Trailblaze | 12.33 | 13.44 | 359.4 |
| 7. | Fury Cutter |  Night Slash | 11.02 | 12.02 | 321.4 |
| 8. | Bullet Punch | Night Slash | 10.96 | 11.95 | 319.6 |
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 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Mega Scizor can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Mega Scizor can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Mega Scizor maxes out at 4,621 CP. Raid catches are 2,243 to 2,335 CP, or 2,804 to 2,919 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,682 to 1,751 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 4621 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1682 CP - 1751 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 2243 CP - 2335 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 2243 CP - 2335 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2804 CP - 2919 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Mega Scizor’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 CP | 2 | 181 CP | 3 | 304 CP |
| 4 | 427 CP | 5 | 551 CP | 6 | 674 CP |
| 7 | 798 CP | 8 | 921 CP | 9 | 1044 CP |
| 10 | 1168 CP | 11 | 1285 CP | 12 | 1401 CP |
| 13 | 1518 CP | 14 | 1635 CP | 15 | 1751 CP |
| 16 | 1868 CP | 17 | 1985 CP | 18 | 2102 CP |
| 19 | 2218 CP | 20 | 2335 CP | 21 | 2452 CP |
| 22 | 2569 CP | 23 | 2686 CP | 24 | 2803 CP |
| 25 | 2919 CP | 26 | 3036 CP | 27 | 3153 CP |
| 28 | 3270 CP | 29 | 3387 CP | 30 | 3503 CP |
| 31 | 3562 CP | 32 | 3620 CP | 33 | 3679 CP |
| 34 | 3737 CP | 35 | 3795 CP | 36 | 3854 CP |
| 37 | 3912 CP | 38 | 3970 CP | 39 | 4029 CP |
| 40 | 4087 CP | 41 | 4139 CP | 42 | 4191 CP |
| 43 | 4244 CP | 44 | 4297 CP | 45 | 4350 CP |
| 46 | 4403 CP | 47 | 4457 CP | 48 | 4511 CP |
| 49 | 4566 CP | 50 | 4621 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Scizor’s Bug and Steel-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Mega Scizor.
Bug SteelMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #212 |
|---|---|
| Height | 2 m |
| Weight | 125 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 5% |
| 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 |
Mega Scizor’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Scyther
Scizor
Kleavor
Mega Scizor
Shadow Scyther
Shadow ScizorThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |   |  | |
| 0.98 m | 1 m | 2 m | 3 m | 3.1 m |
Mega Scizor's height ranges from 0.98 m to 3.1 m, with the average being 2 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.98 m3′03″ | 1 m3′03″ |
| XS | 1 m3′03″ | 1.5 m4′11″ |
| M | 1.5 m4′11″ | 2.5 m8′02″ |
| XL | 2.5 m8′02″ | 3 m9′10″ |
| XXL | 3 m9′10″ | 3.1 m10′02″ |
| 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 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Mega Scizor from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Mega Scizor. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| 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. |
Mega Scizor’s best moves are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor, for 15.68 DPS and 419.2 TDO.
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.
Mega Scizor tops out at 4,087 CP at Level 40 and 4,621 CP at Level 50.
Mega Scizor can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Mega Scizor cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Scizor: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.
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