Scizor
Scizor
Pincer Pokémon
Bulky pincers account for one third of Scizor’s body weight. A single swing of one of these pincers will crush a boulder completely.
Scizor is No. 0212 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug and Steel-type Pincer Pokémon. Bulky pincers account for one third of Scizor’s body weight. A single swing of one of these pincers will crush a boulder completely. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Scizor first belongs to Generation Ii. Scizor does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Swarm, Technician and Light ♂etal, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Scizor at a glance
- Type
- BUGSTEEL
- Weak to
- FIRE4×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 130
- Abilities
- Swarm, Technician, Light ♂etal (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
- Height
- 1.8 m
- Weight
- 118.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation Ii
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 25
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Scizor is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Bug / Steel typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
It swings its eye- patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 1 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 6 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | — | — |
| 12 | Pursuit | DARK | 40 | 100 |
| 18 | False Swipe | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 24 | Agility | PSYCHIC | — | — |
| 30 | Metal Claw | STEEL | 50 | 95 |
| 36 | Slash | NORMAL | 70 | 100 |
| 42 | Swords Dance | NORMAL | — | — |
| 48 | Double Team | NORMAL | — | — |