#0212 BugSteel

Scizor

Bug/Steel-type, Generation 2. Ranked #29 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier D).

Gen 2 · Johto Boosted in Rainy, Snow
Check IVs
Max CP
3,393
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 3,001
Attack
236
Defense
181
Stamina
172
Scizor Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Raids & gyms
Fury Cutter X Scissor 19.0 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Scizor takes from each attacking type

Weak to
Fire2.56×

Base stats

Attack 236
Defense 181
Stamina 172
Stat total
589
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
1,714 CP

Scizor moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Bullet Punch STAB Steel 10 11 1.0s 10 11
Fury Cutter Best STAB Bug 4 8 0.5s 8 16

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
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
Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Scizor runs Fury Cutter with X Scissor — 19.0 DPS and 342 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 Scizor places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

TypeRankTierDPSTDOMoveset
Bug #29 D 19.0 342 Fury Cutter X Scissor

Evolution

Scyther
Scyther 50 Candy Metal Coat
Scizor
Scizor

Mega Evolution

Scizor
Scizor
200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises
Mega Scizor
Mega Scizor

Family

Scyther
Scyther
Scizor
Scizor This page
Kleavor
Kleavor
Mega Scizor
Mega Scizor Mega
Shadow forms Shadow Scyther Shadow Scizor

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Scizor is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Scizor

1
Mega Blaziken
Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 58.7DPS 837TDO 2
Blacephalon
Blacephalon IncinerateMind Blown 57.8DPS 541TDO 3
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 56.9DPS 996TDO 4
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 54.6DPS 571TDO 5
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)Shadow Fire FangOverheat 53.1DPS 524TDO 6
Shadow Blaziken
Shadow BlazikenShadow Fire SpinBlast Burn 51.2DPS 510TDO
Counters carrying Fire moves deal the most damage.

Use Scizor against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Celebi
Celebi Tier 5 #8rank
Cacturne
Cacturne Tier 5 #8rank
Hoopa (Unbound)
Hoopa (Unbound) Tier 5 #8rank
Inkay
Inkay Tier 5 #8rank
Zarude
Zarude Tier 5 #8rank
Shiftry
Shiftry Tier 3 #8rank
Nuzleaf
Nuzleaf Tier 5 #9rank
Meowscarada
Meowscarada Tier 5 #9rank
Malamar
Malamar Tier 5 #9rank
Exeggutor
Exeggutor Tier 5 #9rank

How to get Scizor

Evolve from
Scyther · 50 Candy + Metal Coat
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Scizor arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Mega Scizor
200 Mega Energy for the first evolution

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 76 2,594
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 76 2,808
Raid Catch Lv 20 1,677 1,757
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 2,087 2,186
Egg Hatch Lv 20 1,677 1,757
Research Encounter Lv 15 1,268 1,329
GO Battle League Lv 20 1,677 1,757

Scizor in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Mega Scizor in Mega Raids 17 Jun 2026 Featured shiny Yes
Candela's Quest for Victory 9 Jun 2026 Raid boss Yes
Bug Out 2026 17 Mar 2026 Raid boss Yes

Is Scizor good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

#29 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier D, 19 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Bug attacker.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 42
Lv 2 133
Lv 3 223
Lv 4 314
Lv 5 404
Lv 6 495
Lv 7 586
Lv 8 676
Lv 9 767
Lv 10 857
Lv 11 943
Lv 12 1,029
Lv 13 1,114
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 1,200
Lv 15 1,286
Lv 16 1,372
Lv 17 1,457
Lv 18 1,543
Lv 19 1,629
Lv 20 1,714
Lv 21 1,800
Lv 22 1,886
Lv 23 1,972
Lv 24 2,058
Lv 25 2,143
Lv 26 2,229
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 2,315
Lv 28 2,401
Lv 29 2,486
Lv 30 2,572
Lv 31 2,615
Lv 32 2,658
Lv 33 2,701
Lv 34 2,744
Lv 35 2,786
Lv 36 2,829
Lv 37 2,872
Lv 38 2,915
Lv 39 2,958
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 3,001
Lv 41 3,039
Lv 42 3,077
Lv 43 3,116
Lv 44 3,155
Lv 45 3,194
Lv 46 3,233
Lv 47 3,273
Lv 48 3,312
Lv 49 3,352
Lv 50 3,393

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0212
Height
2.01 m
Weight
125.00 kg
Buddy size
Big
Family forms
6 released forms
Game ID
V0212_POKEMON_SCIZOR

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Scizor in Pokemon GO?

Scizor's best moveset is Fury Cutter with X Scissor, worth 19 DPS as a Bug-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Scizor's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Scizor takes super effective damage from Fire. Fire is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel. Grass, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Scizor's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Scizor reaches 3,393 CP at level 50 and 3,001 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Scizor?

A 15/15/15 Scizor shows 1,714 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,143 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,286 CP.

Is Shadow Scizor better than regular Scizor?

In raids, yes: Shadow Scizor deals 22.8 DPS (#8 Bug) against 19 DPS (#29 Bug) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Shadow Scizor.

How do you get Scizor in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Scyther (50 Candy + Metal Coat). Its most recent event was Mega Scizor in Mega Raids (June 2026).

Can Scizor be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Scizor is in the game. It could be shiny in Mega Scizor in Mega Raids (June 2026).

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