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Mega Scizor

Mega Scizor (Mega)Bug Steel
  • rain
  • snow
Mega Scizor is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Mega Scizor is a Bug and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,087 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.

Mega Scizor Stats and Max CP

279 ATK
250 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4621 CP
Lvl 40
4087 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2919 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2335 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1751 CP

Mega Scizor's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Mega Scizor PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Mega Scizor has stellar stats, making it a remarkable Mega Evolution, even though it’s not at the top of the Mega mountain.

It is also quite bulky, making it a complete package that will never disappoint you in battle. A well-rounded Pokémon! 🙂

💎 Scizor’s best moveset for PvE is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor or Bullet Punch and Iron Head.

⚔️ Raids

Give it X-Scissor and Iron Head as Charged Moves, and TM between Fury Cutter and Bullet Punch to get yourself a very serviceable Bug- and Steel-type attacker. 😁😁

🛡️ Gyms

Mega Evolutions can’t be placed in Gyms.

Mega Scizor PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Mega Evolutions aren’t typically allowed in the GO Battle League, but in limited formats such as the Mega Master League, Mega Scizor can defeat the types it is expected to beat.

However, when compared to other Mega Evolutions in this format, Mega Scizor isn’t particularly impressive.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#157
BugBug-type
#4
SteelSteel-type
#21
Great League: Mega EditionGreat League: Mega Edition
#375
Ultra League: Mega EditionUltra League: Mega Edition
#212
Master League: Mega EditionMaster League: Mega Edition
#22

Mega Scizor Type Chart

Mega Scizor takes increased damage from:Mega Scizor takes increased damage from:

FireFire256.0%

Mega Scizor takes reduced damage from:Mega Scizor takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Mega Scizor best moveset

Moves

Fury Cutter + X-Scissor

Bug
BugFury Cutter
BugX-Scissor
Mega Scizor's best Bug-type moveset is Fury Cutter / X-Scissor, with 15.68 DPS and 419.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Mega Scizor ranks #4 (S Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.BugFury CutterBugX-Scissor14.3915.68419.2
2.SteelBullet PunchBugX-Scissor13.6914.92399.0
3.BugFury CutterSteelIron Head13.6914.92399.0
4.SteelBullet PunchSteelIron Head13.0614.24380.8
5.BugFury CutterGrassTrailblaze12.7713.92372.2
6.SteelBullet PunchGrassTrailblaze12.3313.44359.4
7.BugFury CutterDarkNight Slash11.0212.02321.4
8.SteelBullet PunchDarkNight Slash10.9611.95319.6
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • BugFury Cutter480.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Fury Cutter has no special effects.
    See Fury Cutter details page ↗
  • SteelBullet Punch10111.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Bullet Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy11
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy7

    Effects
    Bullet Punch has no special effects.
    See Bullet Punch details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugX-Scissor45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    X-Scissor has no special effects.
    See X-Scissor details page ↗
  • DarkNight Slash45332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Night Slash details page ↗
  • GrassTrailblaze65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Trailblaze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Trailblaze details page ↗
  • SteelIron Head60502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50

    Effects
    Iron Head has no special effects.
    See Iron Head details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Mega Scizor's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega 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 Mega Scizor has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Mega Scizor CP Chart

CP Chart

Mega Scizor reaches a maximum of 4,087 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,243–2,335 CP, rising to 2,804–2,919 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,682–1,751 CP.

Max CPMax CP4087 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1682 CP - 1751 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2243 CP - 2335 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2243 CP - 2335 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2804 CP - 2919 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Mega Scizor Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
157 CP2181 CP3304 CP
4427 CP5551 CP6674 CP
7798 CP8921 CP91044 CP
101168 CP111285 CP121401 CP
131518 CP141635 CP151751 CP
161868 CP171985 CP182102 CP
192218 CP202335 CP212452 CP
222569 CP232686 CP242803 CP
252919 CP263036 CP273153 CP
283270 CP293387 CP303503 CP
313562 CP323620 CP333679 CP
343737 CP353795 CP363854 CP
373912 CP383970 CP394029 CP
404087 CP414139 CP424191 CP
434244 CP444297 CP454350 CP
464403 CP474457 CP484511 CP
494566 CP504621 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#212
Height2 m
Weight125 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate5%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
ScytherScyther
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
  • Special Item: Metal Coat
ScizorScizor
ScizorScizor
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Scizor (Mega)Mega Scizor
  • Scyther evolves into Scizor which costs 50 Candy. You need to use a Metal Coat to evolve.
  • Scizor can transform into Mega Scizor through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Scizor

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Scizor's Bug and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Scizor.

Bug Bug

Steel Steel

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega 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
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Mega Scizor Candy296 Mega Scizor Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Mega Scizor Candy10 Mega Scizor Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Mega Scizor Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Mega Scizor Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Mega Scizor Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Mega Scizor Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Mega Scizor Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Mega Scizor Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Mega Scizor Candy-

Mega Scizor Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega 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 Mega Scizor in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Mega Scizor family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mega Scizor in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

ScytherScyther
ScizorScizor
KleavorKleavor
Mega Scizor (Mega)Mega Scizor
Shadow Scyther (Shadow)Shadow Scyther
Shadow Scizor (Shadow)Shadow Scizor

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Mega Scizor (Mega)Mega Scizor (Mega)Mega Scizor (Mega)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMega Scizor (Mega)Mega Scizor (Mega)
0.98 m1 m2 m3 m3.1 m

Mega Scizor's height ranges from 0.98 m to 3.1 m, with the average being 2 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.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Mega Scizor in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.98 m1 m
3′03″3′03″
XS1 m2 m
3′03″6′07″
M1.5 m2.5 m
4′11″8′02″
XL2.5 m3 m
8′02″9′10″
XXL3 m3.1 m
9′10″10′02″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Mega Scizor

Mega Scizor high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega Scizor. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Mega Scizor Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Mega ScizorMega ScizorMega ScizorMega Scizor

Mega Scizor Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldIt swings its eye- patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
SilverIts wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature.
CrystalThis POKéMON's pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object it gets a hold of into bits.
Ruby, SapphireSCIZOR 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.
EmeraldA 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.
FireRedIts wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature.
LeafGreenIt swings its eye-patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
Diamond, PearlIt has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It raises its pincers with eyelike markings for intimidation. It also swings them down dangerously.
HeartGoldIt swings its eye-patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
SoulSilverIts wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature.
XThis Pokémon’s pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object it gets ahold of into bits.
YIt has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireScizor 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.
SunIt uses its wings to adjust its body temperature. Otherwise, its metal body would become too hot and melt in the heat of battle.
MoonOnce it has identified an enemy, this Pokémon smashes it mercilessly with pincers hard as steel.
Ultra SunIts body is like steel. Its tough, heavy pincers are more suited to smashing enemies than grabbing them.
Ultra MoonOnce it has identified something as an enemy, it will continue beating them with its steel-hard pincers until there’s nothing left but scraps.
SwordBulky pincers account for one third of Scizor’s body weight. A single swing of one of these pincers will crush a boulder completely.
ShieldThough its body is slim, Scizor has tremendous attacking power. Even Scizor’s muscles are made of metal.
Legends: ArceusEvolved by way of a curious item. The shell covering its body has been shown to be stronger than forged steel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mega Scizor’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Steel-type Pokémon, Mega Scizor is especially weak against Fire-type moves.

What are the best moves for Mega Scizor in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Mega Scizor in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.68 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 419.239.

How does Mega Scizor perform in Raids?

Mega Scizor is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Mega Scizor rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Mega Scizor is an S-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #4 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Mega Scizor rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Mega Scizor is a B-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #21 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Scizor?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Scizor: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

What is Mega Scizor’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Mega Scizor’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4087 CP and 4621 CP at Level 50.

Can Mega Scizor be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mega Scizor can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mega Scizor Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mega Scizor cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.