Scizor (Pokémon)

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Scizor ハッサム Hassam #212
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Bug Steel Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Pincer Pokémon
Abilities Swarm or Technician Technician Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #112 Hoenn #355 Sinnoh #196 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-044 Almia R-217 Oblivia R-223
Height 5'11" Imperial 1.8 m Metric 5'11"/1.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 260.1 lbs. Imperial 118.0 kg Metric 260.1 lbs./118.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 25 (3.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 200 Battle Exp.: 2001*
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.

It evolves from Scyther via trade with a Metal Coat.

Biology

Physiology

Scizor has a similar appearance to its evolutionary predecessor Scyther, except with a thick, red metallic exoskeleton, which comes at the expense of much of the speed Scyther had, but makes up for it by having a higher Defense and Attack. Scizor also has crab-like claws, with yellow-and-black eye-like patterns on them that bear a faint resemblance to a Trapinch's head. Scizor has two-toed feet with one clawed toe in front and the other in the back. Scizor has a pair of retractable, two-lobed wings, similar to that of a butterfly. Aside from its primarily red coloration, Scizor has accentuations of black on its neck, chest, and abdomen, and yellow eyes.

Gender differences

The female Scizor has a bigger abdomen than the male.

Special abilities

Scizor's abilities are basically stronger versions of Scyther's. However, it cannot match its pre-evolution's speed. It is however, stronger and much more durable, and capable of learning Steel-type moves.

Behavior

Scizor are known to upraise their claws and wave them around to scare others, as their claws look like two heads. A Scizor's wings are not meant for flying but rather used to cool down body temperature; however, Scizor have been seen being able to 'glide' with their wings in the anime, by doing things such as riding wind currents, suggesting their wings still possess minimal flight capability.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Scizor in the anime

Major appearances

Scizor was first seen under the ownership of a Trainer named Shingo who thought he could always predict the outcome of a match by the database on his computer in Wired For Battle.

The Iron-Masked Marauder used a Scizor to retrieve Celebi in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

Gary Oak used a Scizor against Ash in Can't Beat the Heat!

In A Judgment Brawl, Katie used a Scizor to battle Ash's Swellow during the Hoenn League. Katie's Scizor lost.

In Curbing the Crimson Tide, a girl named Luna had a Scizor disguise itself as "Red Lightning". Red Lightning went around a city, battling other people's Pokémon. Red Lightning would then scribble on the defeated Pokémon's face. The disguised Scizor's reign of terror ended when Ash's Pikachu blasted its costume off and Ash's Sceptile defeated it in battle.

A Scizor under the ownership of McCann battled Ash's Gliscor in Mastering Current Events!.

Minor appearances

Scizor also appeared in Gymbaliar! under the ownership of a girl named Minnie. It fought against Jessie's Croagunk and lost.

A Scizor appeared in The Saffron Con, used to cut Jessie's hair as it was tangled with James's Cacnea.

A Scizor appeared in Camping It Up!.

Another one appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!.

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.

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In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

File:Green Scizor.jpg

Scizor in Adventures

Scizor is first seen in Volume 9 under the control of Blue, having evolved from his Scyther prior to the events of the volume. He brings it on his journey to the Sevii Islands.

In the TCG

Main article: Scizor (TCG)

Other appearances

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.

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.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 Diamond It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} 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 Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Scyther Crystal None Evolve Scyther
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Scyther Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Scyther
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Scyther Platinum None Evolve Scyther HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Scyther Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 6 Forever Level 55 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Scyther
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Altru Building
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Talga's House

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Starf Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

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.

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 V, this Pokémon is:

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

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

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

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

|- style="background:#B8C26A" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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Special moves

Generation II only	From Scyther
Bide	Air Slash
Rage	Morning Sun*
Skull Bash	Vacuum Wave
Take Down	Wing Attack

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 212.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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   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   It dashes around quickly while attacking with its steel pincers.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Steel  ( Steel ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Scyther  Bug  Flying

Trade holding Metal Coat →

First Evolution Scizor  Bug  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

File:FlyingScizor.png

A Scizor flying in the anime

• Although Scizor cannot learn the move Fly, and its Pokédex entries (as well as in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon) say that Scizor doesn't use its wings to fly, Scizor has been seen being able to still use its wings to 'glide' in the anime. In the anime episode Curbing the Crimson Tide, Brock notes that the gusts of wind blowing around the tall buildings on which they stood were helping Luna's Scizor to 'fly' around them.
• Scizor shares the same species name with Kingler. They are both known as Pincer Pokémon, though Scizor has also been called the Scissors Pokémon.
  • Coincidentally, both Scizor and Kingler have the highest Attack stat of Pokémon of their primary type, each having a base Attack of 130.
• Despite having different base stats, Scizor and its pre-evolution, Scyther, have the same base stat total: 500.
  • Therefore, Scizor is only Pokémon which its base stats is not changed after evolution.
• Scizor is one of the only three Pokémon to gain STAB from Steel Wing. The other two are Skarmory and Empoleon.
• In previous generation, Scizor and its pre-evolution capable to learn Razor Wind via breeding. At Generation IV, this move can be obtained via leveling up.
• In Generation III and onwards, Scizor is able to learn three "increasing two-stages stats" moves via level-up. Those move are Agility, Iron Defense, and Swords Dance.
• Scizor has the highest Attack of all Template:Type2 Pokémon and is second only to Metagross for highest Attack of all Template:Type2 Pokémon.
• Scizor is the only Bug/Steel Pokémon to not be classified as a Bagworm Pokémon.
  • It is also the only Bug/Steel Pokémon that evolves by a method other than leveling up.
• Though its entries mention using both of its claws to act as decoys to scare the foe, Scizor cannot have the ability Intimidate.
• Scizor is one of five Pokémon, changing their secondary type after evolution (from Flying to Steel). The others are Tyranitar (from Ground to Dark), both Ninjask and Shedinja (from Ground to Flying and Ghost, respectively) and Drapion (from Bug to Dark).

Origin

Scizor appears to share characteristics with flying red ants and praying mantises.

Name origin

Scizor's name is a combination of scissor and razor.

Its Japanese name is a corruption of 剪む hasamu, to clip or snip.

In other languages

• German: Scherox - From Schere (scissors) and possibly ferox (Latin for wild) or oxidation, in reference to its rust-red color.
• French: Cizayox - From a corruption of ciseaux (scissors), and possibly oxidation, in reference to its rust-red color.
• Korean: 핫삼 Hassam
• Chinese (Taiwan): 巨鉗螳螂 Jù Qián Táng Láng - "Giant pincers mantis".

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