Mega Scizor
Bug/Steel-type, Generation 2. Ranked #19 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fury Cutter X Scissor 14.5 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Scizor takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 701
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,335 CP
Mega Scizor moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch STAB | Steel | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
| Fury Cutter Best STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Head STAB | Steel | 60 | 50 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.20 |
| Night Slash | Dark | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| X Scissor Best STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch | Steel | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Head | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Night Slash | Dark | 50 | 35 | 1.43 | Buff / debuff |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Scizor runs Fury Cutter with X Scissor — 14.5 DPS and 261 TDO as a Bug-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Bullet Punch (10 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Rankings
Where Mega Scizor places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #19 | C | 14.5 | 261 | Fury Cutter X Scissor |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Scizor raid guide
Best counters against Mega Scizor
Use Mega Scizor against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Scizor
- Evolve from
- Scizor · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 105 | 3,533 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 105 | 3,824 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,299 | 2,394 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,860 | 2,978 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,299 | 2,394 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,738 | 1,810 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,299 | 2,394 |
Is Mega Scizor good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #19 as a Bug-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Mega Scizor is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (279), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 57 |
| Lv 2 | 181 |
| Lv 3 | 304 |
| Lv 4 | 427 |
| Lv 5 | 551 |
| Lv 6 | 674 |
| Lv 7 | 798 |
| Lv 8 | 921 |
| Lv 9 | 1,044 |
| Lv 10 | 1,168 |
| Lv 11 | 1,285 |
| Lv 12 | 1,401 |
| Lv 13 | 1,518 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,635 |
| Lv 15 | 1,751 |
| Lv 16 | 1,868 |
| Lv 17 | 1,985 |
| Lv 18 | 2,102 |
| Lv 19 | 2,218 |
| Lv 20 | 2,335 |
| Lv 21 | 2,452 |
| Lv 22 | 2,569 |
| Lv 23 | 2,686 |
| Lv 24 | 2,803 |
| Lv 25 | 2,919 |
| Lv 26 | 3,036 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,153 |
| Lv 28 | 3,270 |
| Lv 29 | 3,387 |
| Lv 30 | 3,503 |
| Lv 31 | 3,562 |
| Lv 32 | 3,620 |
| Lv 33 | 3,679 |
| Lv 34 | 3,737 |
| Lv 35 | 3,795 |
| Lv 36 | 3,854 |
| Lv 37 | 3,912 |
| Lv 38 | 3,970 |
| Lv 39 | 4,029 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,087 |
| Lv 41 | 4,139 |
| Lv 42 | 4,191 |
| Lv 43 | 4,244 |
| Lv 44 | 4,297 |
| Lv 45 | 4,350 |
| Lv 46 | 4,403 |
| Lv 47 | 4,457 |
| Lv 48 | 4,511 |
| Lv 49 | 4,566 |
| Lv 50 | 4,621 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0212
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 2.01 m
- Weight
- 125.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0212_POKEMON_SCIZOR_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Scizor in Pokemon GO?
Mega Scizor's best moveset is Fury Cutter (fast) with X Scissor (charged), worth 14.5 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Scizor's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Scizor takes super effective damage from Fire-type moves. It is double weak to Fire (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mega Scizor's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Scizor reaches 4,621 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,087 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Scizor?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Scizor shows 2,335 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,919 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mega Scizor in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Scizor ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Scizor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Scizor depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.