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Scizor: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

BUGSTEEL
HP
70
Atk
130
Def
100
SpA
55
SpD
80
Spe
65
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Weaknesses

  • FIRE4x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Bullet PunchSTEELPhysical25.1%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus24.9%
  3. Swords DanceNORMALStatus21.2%
  4. Bug BiteBUGPhysical20.7%

Best Ability / Item

TechnicianScizoriteScizorite

Best Scizor Moves

  • #1

    Bullet Punch

    STEPhysical40 BP

    The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

    25.12%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    24.88%
  • #3

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

    21.16%
  • #4

    Bug Bite

    BUGPhysical60 BP

    The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

    20.70%
  • #5

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    5.12%
  • #6

    Dual Wingbeat

    FLYPhysical40 BP

    The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.

    1.16%
  • #7

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    0.70%
  • #8

    Psycho Cut

    PSYPhysical70 BP

    The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    0.47%
  • #9

    Assurance

    DARPhysical60 BP

    This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.

    0.47%
  • #10

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    0.23%

Best Scizor Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    100.00%

Best Scizor Abilities

  • #1

    Technician

    Powers up weak moves so the Pokémon can deal more damage with them.

    100.00%

Best Scizor Items

  • #1
    Scizorite

    Scizorite

    Allows Scizor to Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor.

    79.63%
  • #2
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    11.11%
  • #3
    Metal Coat

    Metal Coat

    Raises the power of Steel-type moves. Allows Onix and Scyther to evolve when traded.

    6.48%
  • #4
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    1.85%
  • #5
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Fire-type move.

    0.93%

Best Scizor Teammates

  • #1
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    15.87%
  • #2
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    13.97%
  • #3
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    13.65%
  • #4
    pelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    10.16%
  • #5
    archaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    10.16%
  • #6
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.16%
  • #7
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #8
    dragoniteDragonite
    DRAFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #9
    aerodactylAerodactyl
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #10
    rotom-washRotom-wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    6.03%

Teams with Scizor

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Aerodactyl MegaTyphlosion-HisuiPrimarinaGoodra-HisuiScizorDecidueye-Hisui
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Glimmora MegaWeavileHydreigonScizorRotom-WashWhimsicott
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ArchaludonPelipperSableyeScizorScovillain MegaAerodactyl Mega
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ScizorAerodactyl MegaScovillain MegaSneaslerHydreigonGarchomp
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ChimechoCeruledgeSylveonTyranitarScizorRotom-Mow
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DragoniteArcanine-HisuiPrimarinaMamoswineScizorRotom-Mow
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Floette MegaScizorPelipperArchaludonSableyeBasculegion-M
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Scovillain MegaPrimarinaScizorFroslass MegaIncineroarAerodactyl
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GarchompScovillain MegaPelipperArchaludonSneaslerScizor
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Scovillain MegaPrimarinaScizorFroslass MegaIncineroarAerodactyl
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FarigirafSinistchaScizorTorkoalPrimarinaEmboar Mega
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Blastoise MegaSinistchaAltariaScizorIncineroarTsareena
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Zoroark-HisuiGarchompWhimsicottDelphox-MegaRotom-WashScizor
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AerodactylSneaslerScizorSinistchaRotom-WashCharizard Mega Y
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How to use Scizor in the current VGC format

Scizor is listed as a Bug/Steel type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Scizor fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Technician, Scizorite and Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0. Its frequent moves include Bullet Punch, Protect, Swords Dance, Bug Bite, Close Combat, and Dual Wingbeat. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Scizor has important weaknesses to fire 4x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as incineroar, sneasler, sinistcha, pelipper, and archaludon appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Scizor. Open the Scizor teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Scizor with other Pokémon in the active format.