Scizor (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Scizor (disambiguation).

Scizor Pincer Pokémon ハッサム Hassam #0212 Scizor Mega Scizor Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Steel Unknown Unknown Mega Scizor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm or TechnicianGen IV+ Scizor Cacophony Mega Scizor Cacophony Light Metal Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Technician Mega Scizor Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 25 (7.7%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 5'11" 1.8 m Scizor 6'07" 2.0 m Mega Scizor 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 260.1 lbs. 118.0 kg Scizor 275.6 lbs. 125.0 kg Mega Scizor 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Scizorite [[|]]
Base experience yield 200 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 175 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Scizor 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Scizor 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Scizor
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Scizor (Japanese: ハッサム Hassam) is a dual-type Bug/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Scyther when traded while holding a Metal Coat. It is one of Scyther's final forms, the other being Kleavor.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)

Scizor can Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor using the Scizorite.

Biology

Scizor with its wings retracted

Scizor is a bipedal, insectoid Pokémon with a red, metallic exoskeleton. It has gray, retractable forewings and hind wings with simple, curved venation. Its rounded head has three blunt horns extending above its forehead and eyes with dark yellow irises. Scizor's thin, black neck connects to a black, teardrop-shaped patch on its thorax. Scizor has broad shoulders and thin, segmented arms ending in large, round pincers, which comprise a third of Scizor's body weight. Scizor has a large, rounded abdomen with three black, chevron-shaped stripes extending from its waist down its front; female Scizor has larger abdomens than male Scizor. Scizor's legs are defined by large hip joints, thin thighs, and wide calves, and its feet end in a clawed toe on each side. Its arms appear similar to pincers of animals from crustecean group like crabs and the presence of markings resembling eyes gives the illusion of additional heads.

Scizor's body and muscles are made of metal that is as hard as steel, with pincers strong enough to crush any hard object. They can be opened and closed like jaws and are patterned with black eyespots with yellow "pupils". It will raise its pincers and wave them around to scare off predators or foes, giving it the appearance of having three heads. When it identifies an enemy, Scizor will use its pincers to beat up the opponent to the point there is nothing but scrap left afterwards. Scizor is normally incapable of flight, instead it quickly flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature to prevent itself from becoming too hot and melting, although it still can hover and glide for short distances in the games and anime. It has tremendous power despite its slim body. Scizor is rarely found in the wild, though it can be found in grasslands.

Forms

Scizor can Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor.

Mega Scizor's pincers lengthen and develop serrations. The lower half of the pincers turn white and gain three-pointed spikes on the underside. The barbs on Mega Scizor's pincers can stab through concrete, and opponents caught in them cannot escape. Its eyespots, along with its actual eyes, are now blue; the former additionally gains a black rim. Additional pieces of black armoring appear on various areas of its body: a three-pointed crest on its forehead and striated coverings on its shoulders and thighs. Mega Scizor's legs are less detailed and resemble large, tapered spikes with white tips.

While Mega Scizor is formidable, it cannot maintain this form for extended periods, as it is overflown with excess energy from its Mega Evolution and is unable to regulate its body temperature properly. After too long, its body starts to melt, losing the strength to wield its heavy pincers. Mega Scizor's pincers can rip anything they grab to shreds, although it prefers to beat things up instead of grasping them.

Mega Scizor

Evolution

Scizor evolves from Scyther. It is one of Scyther's final forms. In the Hisui region, Kleavor is Scyther's other final form.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Scyther  Bug  Flying	→	First Evolution Scizor  Bug  Steel
	→	First Evolution Kleavor  Bug  Rock

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Ranger: Garret uses a Scizor in his attempts to stop the player.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Scizor is a famous explorer who is captured by Froslass in ice for several decades. The player defeats Froslass and frees Scizor, who bestows the Secret Rank upon the player's team in gratitude.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness's Scizor returns as a fainted Pokémon that must be given an apple to connect with the player. Upon connection, he will also connect the player's team with Froslass.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #111 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. Stadium 2 It swings its eye patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire 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.
Generation IV Sinnoh  Pt : #196 Johto #112 Diamond It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers. Pearl Platinum 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.
Generation V Unova #— Black It raises its pincers with eyelike markings for intimidation. It also swings them down dangerously. White Black 2 It raises its pincers with eyelike markings for intimidation. It also swings them down dangerously. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #137 Hoenn #— 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 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola  S  M : #276 Alola  US  UM : #366 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. 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. Mega Scizor Sun The excess energy that bathes this Pokémon keeps it in constant danger of overflow. It can't sustain a battle over long periods of time. Moon Due to the effects of Mega Evolution, its pincers have taken on a more diabolical form, ripping anything they pinch to shreds. Ultra Sun It stores the excess energy from Mega Evolution, so after a long time passes, its body starts to melt. Ultra Moon It's better at beating things than grasping them. When it battles for a long time, the weight of its pincers becomes too much to bear.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #119 Sinnoh #— Hisui #074 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. Brilliant Diamond It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers. Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus Evolved by way of a curious item. The shell covering its body has been shown to be stronger than forged steel.
Generation IX Paldea #261 Kitakami #— Blueberry #20 Scarlet This Pokémon’s pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object they get ahold of into bits. Violet It swings its eye-patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.

Scizor in the Alola PokédexSM Scizor in the Alola PokédexUSUM Mega Scizor in the Alola PokédexSM Mega Scizor in the Alola PokédexUSUM

Scizor in the Paldea Pokédex Scizor in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Scyther Crystal Evolve Scyther
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed Evolve Scyther LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Card e Room (Shadow)*, Trade XD Evolve Scyther
Generation IV Diamond Evolve Scyther Pearl Trade, Event Platinum Evolve Scyther HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Scyther Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer, Event
Generation VI X Y Evolve Scyther Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Scyther Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Scyther Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Training Lowlands (Wanderer) Challenge Road (Wanderer) Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Evolve Scyther Shining Pearl Trade Legends: Arceus Alabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Savanna Biome, Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 6, Forever Level 55, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Scyther Ranger Lyra Forest
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Travail (1F-19F) MD Sky Mt. Travail (1F-19F) Ranger: SoA Altru Building PokéPark Wii Cavern Zone Ranger: GS Rand's House
Generation V Rumble Blast Forest: World Axle - B1F (post ending) PokéPark 2 Tech Area Conquest Chrysalia, Valora Rumble U Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 1 Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (Back Boss) Picross Area 11: Stage 03
Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Sky Tower (19F-25F), Wish Cave (90F-95F), Joyous Tower (90F-95F), Purity Forest (89F-93F) Fainted Pokémon: Pitfall Valley
Cross-Generation Shuffle Jungle Verde: Stage 143 GO Special Research Evolve Scyther Masters EX Costume sync pair scout: Selene (Special Costume) & Scizor UNITE Purchase for 14,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
DPPtHGSS	Goone's Scizor	Japanese	Japan Wi-Fi	50	June 18 to July 14, 2010
DPPtHGSS	Goone's Scizor	Korean	South Korea Wi-Fi	50	January 7 to 31, 2011
B2W2	Strongest Class Single Battle Scizor	Japanese	Japan	100	September 15 to October 28, 2012
B2W2	Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Scizor	Korean	South Korea	100	February 24 to May 5, 2013
XY	Winter 2013 Scizor	American region	United States	50	November 27, 2013 to June 30, 2014
XY	Pokémon Center Scizor	All	Japan	25	February 1 to 28, 2014
XY	Pokémon Center Battle Championship Scizor	All	Japan	50	May 19 to 25, 2014; June 23 to July 6, 2014

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Global Link Scizor	English	PGL	10	December 20, 2012 to February 21, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Scizor	French	PGL	10	December 20, 2012 to February 21, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Scizor	German	PGL	10	December 20, 2012 to February 21, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Scizor	Italian	PGL	10	December 20, 2012 to February 21, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Scizor	Spanish	PGL	10	December 20, 2012 to February 21, 2013

Poké Portal News

Games	Event	Tera Type	Location	Level	Distribution period
SV	Prepare the Offense	Varies	hide	75	August 8 to 17, 2023 August 31 to September 17, 2023

Held items

Games		Held items
Legends: Arceus		Normal Iron Chunk (30%) Metal Coat (7%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy L (100%) Seed of Mastery (40%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Scizor

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Mega Scizor

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 150		139 - 222	274 - 438
Defense: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/5 ★★☆☆☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/20 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was ½×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was ½×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 011 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 011 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40 Evo.Evo. Bullet Punch Steel Physical 04040 100100% 30 1212 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 1616 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 2020 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10 2424 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 2828 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 3232 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 3636 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15 4040 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4444 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scizor Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scizor Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM015 TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM021 TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM162 TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM182 TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM184 TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 TM185 TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM219 TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM225 TM225 Hard Press Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scizor Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Scizor Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 * Defog Flying Status — —% 15 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 * Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Scizor Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scizor Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scizor Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scizor Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scizor Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Scizor

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Overgrown Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP I can't fly, but I have power to spare! 26%-50% HP We have a situation here. My health is down by half. 1%-25% HP I've had it... Even my pincers are enfeebled... Level up Level-up achieved! My pincers tingle with power!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: D

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Feed an Apple to in a dungeon Connected to: Smeargle, Froslass Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal My name is Scizor. I am an explorer. Low HP (< 50%) Not a problem at all!

Pokémon Ranger Group: Steel Poké Assist: Bug Field move: (Cut ×3) Loops: 12 Min. exp.: 260 Max. exp.: 340 Browser entry R-044 Scizor dashes around with intense speed. Its pincers cut through anything!

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Steel Poké Assist: Steel Field move: (Cut ×4) Browser entry R-217 It dashes around quickly while attacking with its steel pincers.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Steel Poké Assist: (present) Steel Field move: (present) (Cut ×4) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-223 It attacks with cutting slashes and sharp shock waves.

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 53 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 60

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Scizor came to investigate the Cavern Zone and look for a tough Pokémon! His specialties are Blaziken's Boulder Bash and Dusknoir's Speed Slam!

PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He hit the wall in increasing his battle skill. He is working hard playing Chase, because he wants to go back to basics.

Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: X-Scissor Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Swarm Ability 2: Parry Ability 3: Pride Defense: ★★★★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves from Scyther after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment, while its own Warrior is equipped with a Metal Coat Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kamanosuke, Munenori, and Shigezane

Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 70 - 140 20 #139 Swarm Increases damage when things are looking desperate. Swappable Skill(s): Swap++ Mega Effects 12 Erases a jagged line of Pokémon horizontally.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 236 Base Defense: 181 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 200/40/20/10 Fast Attacks: Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter Charged Attacks: X-Scissor, Iron Head, Night Slash, Trailblaze*, Frustration, Return

In Pokémon GO, Scizor can be obtained by completing 3/5 of the Ticketed Special Research, A Drive to Investigate.

Mega Scizor

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Feed an Apple to in a dungeon Connected to: Smeargle, Froslass Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal My name is Scizor. I am an explorer. Low HP (< 50%) Not a problem at all!

Pokémon GO Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 279 Base Defense: 250 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter Charged Attacks: X-Scissor, Iron Head, Night Slash, Trailblaze*, Return

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default Scizor Scizor  Bug  Steel

Scizorite ↔

Held Scizorite Mega Scizor Scizor  Bug  Steel

Evolution data

Scizor evolves from Scyther when traded while holding a Metal Coat. Scyther cannot evolve into Scizor in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted. Scyther also cannot evolve into Scizor in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Scizor is not present in those games. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Scizor evolves from Scyther when exposed to a Metal Coat.

Unevolved Scyther  Bug  Flying

+ Trade holding Metal Coat →

First Evolution Scizor  Bug  Steel

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Male Male Female Female Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Scizor images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Scizor in the anime

Mega Scizor in the anime

Major appearances

Goh's Scizor

In Searching for Chivalry!, Goh's Scyther evolved into Scizor by being transferred through a trade machine while holding a Metal Coat.

Other

Two Scizor debuted in Wired For Battle. One was owned by Muramasa, who nicknamed it Masamune; while the other was owned by Shingo, who nicknamed it Blade.

In Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, the Iron-Masked Marauder used a Scizor and a Sneasel to retrieve Celebi.

In Can't Beat the Heat!, Gary used a Scizor during his battle against Ash in the Silver Conference. It defeated Snorlax and Muk before losing to Charizard.

In A Judgment Brawl, Katie used a Scizor during her battle against Ash in the Ever Grande Conference. It battled Swellow and lost.

In Curbing the Crimson Tide!, a Scizor known as "Red Lightning" would battle other people's Pokémon and scribble on their faces once it won. Its voice in the persona was provided by its Trainer, Luna. Its reign of terror ended when Ash's Pikachu blasted its costume off and Ash's Sceptile defeated it in battle.

In Gymbaliar!, Minnie used a Scizor in a battle against Brock's Croagunk (which was under the ownership of Jessie at the time) and lost.

In Mastering Current Events!, McCann used a Scizor in a battle against Ash and Gliscor, and it was able to beat Gliscor using the wind. It had a rematch against Gliscor and nearly lost, but it was again able to win the match.

In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, Goone used two Scizor as his main offensive Pokémon.

In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Wikstrom's Mega Scizor briefly battled Diantha's Gardevoir while it was also Mega Evolved.

In Battle Royal 151!, Guzma used a Scizor for the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference. It made several reappearances throughout the Alola League arc.

Minor appearances

Sugimori reference sheet for the anime

In Tricks of the Trade, a Scizor was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

In Imitation Confrontation, Team Rocket's fantasy featured a Scizor.

In Around the Whirlpool, Brock's example featured a Scizor.

A Trainer's Scizor appeared in You're a Star, Larvitar!.

In Vanity Affair, a Trainer's Scizor battled Ash's Torkoal and was defeated by its Overheat.

In The Saffron Con, Nurse Joy used a Scizor to cut Jessie's hair when it became tangled with James's Cacnea.

In An Elite Meet and Greet!, a Trainer's Scizor battled Lucian's Girafarig and was defeated despite having the type advantage.

A Scizor appeared in Camping It Up!.

In Steeling Peace of Mind!, a Scizor was affected by Team Galactic's meddling on Iron Island.

A Scizor that can Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Mega Scizor appeared in the ending credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

In A Showcase Debut!, a Performer's Scizor competed in the Coumarine Showcase. In Master Class is in Session!, it competed in the Gloire Showcase.

In Mega Evolution Special IV, a Trainer's Scizor was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his Charizard had to defeat.

In Master Class Choices!, a Performer's Scizor competed in the Fleurrh Showcase.

In A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, a Trainer's Scizor battled Ash and Greninja but was eventually defeated.

A Trainer's Scizor appeared in The Power of Us.

In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a Scizor was part of Kricketina Kylie's Bug-type Pokémon collection, as shown in her Rotom Phone.

A Scizor appeared in HZ048.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP140 Scizor Ash's Pokédex Scizor, the Scissor Pokémon. The evolved form of Scyther. Its incredible attack speed and its large scissor-like claws make it a formidable opponent.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP008 Scizor Dawn's Pokédex Scizor, the Pincer Pokémon. It intimidates its foes with its claws imprinted with eye-like patterns. DP154 Scizor Dawn's Pokédex Scizor, the Pincer Pokémon. It threatens enemies with its eye-patterned claws, which can swing with tremendous force when used in battle.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN056 Scizor Goh's Rotom Phone Scizor, the Pincer Pokémon. A Bug and Steel type. Scizor can crush objects with its pincers, which are as hard as steel.

In the manga

Scizor in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Scizor in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

In One Half Of A Poké Ball, Gary's Scizor was on the scoreboard during Ash's Silver Conference battle with him.

In Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four!, a Trainer's Scizor was defeated by Ash.

Movie adaptations

Goone owns a Scizor in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Main article: Blue's Scizor

In Murkrow Row, a Scizor was in Joey's bag after Gold helped him get it back.

In Forretress of Solitude, Blue's Scizor was revealed to have evolved from his Scyther prior to this chapter.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Scizor was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

Blue brought his Scizor on his journey to the Sevii Islands.

X & Y arc

A Mega Scizor appeared in a fantasy in Lucky Lucario Was Here.

A Scizor that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in Heracross Transforms.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Ran owns a Scizor, as seen in GDZ64.

Hideki owns a Scizor, as seen in GDZ73.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Giovanni was revealed to own a Scizor in Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!!. It became his battling Pokémon after revealing himself from his disguise as Green.

In the TCG

Main article: Scizor (TCG)

Other appearances

Scizor in Pokkén Tournament

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Scizor will charge forward while flailing its claws, then leap high into the air and fall off the screen. Its attack pattern is similar to Marill.

Trophy information

This evolved form of Scyther has arms ending in large pincers with distinctive eye-spot markings. It's unable to fly very far with its wings, but it can affect its body temperature by flapping them at high speeds. Its sleek look has made Scizor quite popular among collectors.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Scizor makes a cameo appearance in the Kalos Pokémon League. When the stage transitions to the Ironworks Chamber, it can be seen in the background along with Steelix, Klinklang, and Honedge.

Trophy information

NA: Is that a three-headed monster?! No, wait... the left and right heads are actually claws! Creepy. Most creatures that have face-like patterns use them defensively to give themselves a chance to flee. Scizor throws that idea away and uses them to scare foes while it attacks!

PAL: It may look like this Pokémon has three heads, but that's just what it wants you to think. Look closer and you'll see that two of them are actually claws. Most creatures with face-like markings use them to scare predators to give themselves a chance to run away, but Scizor seems more likely to attack while its foe is stunned!

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Scizor (Pokkén)

Scizor is a Battle Pokémon in the arcade and Nintendo Switch versions of Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include Swords Dance, Metal Claw, U-turn, Aerial Ace, Bullet Punch, X-Scissor, and Bug Bite. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Iron Meteor Dive.

Scizor in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Scizor returns as a Poké Ball item as it did in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It retains its movement and actions from prior games, using Metal Claw to fly at and slash opponents in its way with great speed. It then jumps off the screen. Its appearance on Kalos Pokémon League also returns. It also appears as a Spirit.

Scizor in Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Scizor (UNITE)

Scizor is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Scyther, which evolves into Scizor only if Bullet Punch is chosen at level 5. If Dual Wingbeat is chosen, Scyther will remain.

Trivia

• Scizor shares its category with Kingler: They are both known as the Pincer Pokémon. However, Scizor was known as the Scissors Pokémon in Generation II and has been called the Scissor Pokémon in the anime.
• Scizor is the only Steel-type Pokémon to have two or more pairs of wings.
• Despite having different base stats, Scizor, Kleavor, and Scyther all have a base stat total of 500. As such, Scizor and Kleavor are the only Pokémon to not have their base stat total changed upon evolving.
• Mega Scizor is tied with Mega Pinsir, Mega Heracross, and Genesect for the highest base stat total of all Bug-type Pokémon.
• Scizor can be seen as a parallel to Steelix:
  • Both have pre-evolved forms from Generation I and were introduced in Generation II.
  • Both evolve via trading with a Metal Coat.
  • After evolving, both lose one of their pre-evolved form's types and gain a Steel type.
  • Both gain a Mega Evolution in Generation VI.
  • Both lose 40 points of base Speed upon evolving.

Origin

Scizor may draw inspiration from mantises or wasp mantidflies. Its arms appear similar to pincers of animals from crustacean group like crabs and due to the eye-like markings on them, they look like additional heads.

The additions on Mega Scizor's body may be based on samurai armor.

Name origin

Scizor may be a corruption of scissor, or a combination of scissor and razor.

Hassam may be a corruption of 剪む hasamu (to clip or snip).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ハッサム Hassam From 剪む hasamu French Cizayox From cisailler, and possibly oxydation Spanish Scizor Same as English name German Scherox From Schere and possibly ferox or Oxidation Italian Scizor Same as English name Korean 핫삼 Hatsam Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 巨鉗螳螂 / 巨钳螳螂 Jùqiántángláng From 巨 jù, 鉗 / 钳 qián, and 螳螂 tángláng Cantonese Chinese 巨鉗螳螂 Geuihkìhmtòhnglòhng From 巨 geuih, 鉗 kìhm, and 螳螂 tòhnglòhng

More languages Hindi सिज़राथ Scissorath From scissors Russian Сизор Sizor Transcription of English name Thai ฮัซซัม Hassam Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Goh's Scizor
• Blue's Scizor
• Scizor (UNITE)
• Scizor (Pokkén)
• Mega Evolution
• Weaponry in the Pokémon world

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