Shadow Scizor Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,393, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Scizor good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Scizor ranks #20 as a Bug-type attacker at Tier C, so there are stronger options for the same Stardust. Keep a high-IV one and skip the power-up.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Scizor in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Scizor's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Fury Cutter and X Scissor. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Shadow Scizor's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Scizor is a Bug/Steel-type Pokemon weak to Fire-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Fire-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Shadow Scizor, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Scizor resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Scizor's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Scizor's maximum CP is 3,393 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,001 at level 40. Its base stats are 236 Attack, 181 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 589. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Scizor?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Scizor has 1714 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2143 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,393 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Scizor showing 1714 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Scizor in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Scizor can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Scizor from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Scizor as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Scizor be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Scizor availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

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 Shadow Scizor takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fire2.56×

Resists

Grass0.39× Poison0.39× Bug0.625× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Psychic0.625× Steel0.625×

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
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,714 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Scizor: it ranks among the better Bug-type attackers (#20), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks. Run Fury Cutter + X Scissor.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Scizor is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow 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, Shadow 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 Shadow Scizor places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Bug	#20	C	14.5	261	Fury Cutter X Scissor

Evolution

Scyther 50 Candy Metal Coat

Scizor

Mega Evolution

Scizor

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Scizor

Family

Scyther

Scizor

Kleavor

Mega Scizor Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Scyther Shadow Scizor

How to get Shadow Scizor

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Scizor knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max 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

Is Shadow Scizor good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

At Tier C (rank #20 as a Bug-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Scizor is a favourite.

Attack is its highest stat (236), 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	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

Level	Max 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

Level	Max 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

Level	Max 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
Form: Shadow
Height: 2.01 m
Weight: 125.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0212_POKEMON_SCIZOR_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Scizor in Pokemon GO?

Shadow 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 Shadow Scizor's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow 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 Shadow Scizor's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Scizor reaches 3,393 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,001 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 Shadow Scizor?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Scizor shows 1,714 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,143 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 Shadow Scizor in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Scizor spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Scizor be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow 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.

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