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 #212 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 Technician 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 holding a Metal Coat.

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 head is kite-shaped with three blunt horns extending above its forehead, and dark yellow eyes. Scizor's neck and part of its thorax give the appearance of being exposed: they show black skin, and are surrounded by its raised exoskeleton. Scizor has a large abdomen with three black, pointed stripes below the waist; the female has a larger abdomen than the male. Scizor has broad shoulders and thin, segmented arms ending in large, round pincers, which make up a third of Scizor's body weight. Scizor's legs are defined by large hip joints, thin thighs, and wide calves, its feet ending in one clawed toe in front and another in the back.

Mega Scizor's pincers lengthen and develop serrations. The lower half of the claws turns white and gains three pointed spikes on the underside. The barbs on Mega Scizor's claws can stab through concrete, and opponents caught in them are unable to escape. Its eyespots are now blue with a thin black rim. Though they lack the black rim, its eyes are blue as well. Additional pieces of black armoring appear on various area 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.

Scizor's body is as hard as steel, with claws strong enough to crush any hard object. They can be opened and closed like jaws, and are patterned with black, eyespots with yellow "pupils". Its muscles are said to be made of metal. It will raise its claws 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 uses it claw to beat up the opponent to the point there is nothing but scrap left afterwards. Scizor is incapable of flight, instead quickly flapping its wings to regulate its body temperature. It does this to prevent its body from becoming too hot and melting. It has tremendous power despite its slim body. Scizor is rarely found in the wild, though it can be found in grasslands.

While Mega Scizor is formidable, it cannot maintain this form for extended periods of time; after too long, its body starts to melt and it loses the strength to wield its heavy pincers. The reason is due to it being overflown with excess energy from its Mega Evolution, unable to properly regulate its body temperature. Mega Scizor uses it pincers to rip anything it grabs to shreds. It prefers to beat up the opponents instead of grasping them.

In the anime

Scizor in the anime

Mega Scizor in the anime

Major appearances

In Wired For Battle, Muramasa owns a Scizor nicknamed Masamune, while Shingo owns another nicknamed 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.

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.

In the manga

Scizor in Pokémon Adventures

File:Mega Scizor Adventures.png

Mega Scizor in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

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.

In the movie adaptations

Goone owns a Scizor in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc. He brings him on his journey to the Sevii Islands.

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

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

A Scizor that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in the X & Y arc.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Ran owns a Scizor, as seen in GDZ64.

Hideki owns a Scizor, as seen in GDZ73.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

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

Scizor is a more dangerous version of Marill. Not only does it do more damage but it will also jump around the screen targeting an opponent.

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 DX

Scizor is a playable character in the arcade and Nintendo Switch versions of Pokkén Tournament.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Scizor in 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. It also appears as a Spirit.

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.
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 a hold 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 SM: #276 Alola USUM: #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 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.

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 Pokémon HOME (after update 1.2.0)

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) Conquest Chrysalia, Valora Rumble U Entranceway: Battle Royale - Cage Match
Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 1 Shuffle Jungle Verde: Stage 143 Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (Back Boss) Picross Area 11: Stage 03

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

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Starf Berry (100%)	Life Orb (100%)
		Silver Powder (100%)	Scizorite (100%)

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP Evo.Evo. Bullet Punch Steel Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Bullet Punch Steel Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 011 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 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 1212 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 1616 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 2020 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10 2424 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 2828 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 3232 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 3636 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15 4040 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4444 Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 4848 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 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/TR

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM30 TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM49 TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM73 TM73 Cross Poison Poison Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM74 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM78 TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR61 TR61 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

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 in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Scizor in that game. 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 tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 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 of Scizor Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

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

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 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 ●●●

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: N/A Fast Attacks: Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter Charged Attacks: X-Scissor, Iron Head, Night Slash, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Scyther  Bug  Flying

+ Trade holding Metal Coat →

First Evolution Scizor  Bug  Steel

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Scizor Scizor  Bug  Steel

Scizorite ↔

Held Scizorite Mega Scizor Scizor  Bug  Steel

Sprites

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Missing sprites for Generation VI

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

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

Trivia

• Scizor shares its category with Kingler. They are both known as the Pincer Pokémon (though Scizor was known as the Scissors Pokémon in Generation II and has been called the Scissor Pokémon in the anime).
• Despite having different base stats, Scizor and its pre-evolved form both have a base stat total of 500. In turn, Scizor is the only Pokémon to not have its 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. They both have pre-evolved forms from Generation I, and both evolve via trading with a Metal Coat in which both lose a typing to gain the Steel type. Both Pokemon also gain a Mega Evolution in Generation VI.

Origin

Scizor shares characteristics with flying red ants and mantises. It also shares characteristics with wasp-mimicking mantidflies.

Name origin

Scizor is a corruption of scissor or a combination of scissors and razor.

Hassam is 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 a corruption of ciseaux, and possibly oxidation, in reference to its rust-red color Spanish Scizor Same as English name German Scherox From Schere and possibly ferox or oxidation, in reference to its rust-red color Italian Scizor Same as English name Korean 핫삼 Hatsam Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 巨鉗螳螂 / 巨钳螳螂 Jùqiántángláng Means "Giant-pincered mantis" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi सिज़ोर Scizor Transcription of English name Russian Сизор Sizor Transcription of English name Thai ฮัซซัม Hassam Transcription of trademarked Japanese name Turkish Makura From Makas + Ustura

Related articles

• Blue's Scizor
• Mega Evolution

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