Mega Scizor Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Scizor in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Scizor
Mega Scizor is a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with bug/steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 42.632 DPS. Mega Scizor's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Mega Scizor can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Scizor is weak to Fire (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Poison, Bug-type moves as Mega Scizor resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Scizor is Mega Blaziken (42.632 DPS), Blacephalon (41.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (41.263 DPS).
Catching Mega Scizor: After defeating Mega Scizor, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2299 and 2394 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2860-2978 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Scizor from raids will have exactly 2394 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Scizor?
The best counter for Mega Scizor is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 42.632 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (41.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (41.263 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Scizor?
Mega Scizor can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Scizor weak to?
Mega Scizor is weak to Fire (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Scizor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Mega Scizor's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Scizor from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Scizor from raids will have 2394 CP at level 20, or 2978 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2299. If you see 2394 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Scizor worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Scizor is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Scizor?
For the best moveset for Mega Scizor itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Scizor stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Scizor without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Scizor can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (41.778 DPS) and Reshiram (35.786 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Scizor in raids?
Mega Scizor is weather boosted during rainy,snow weather. When boosted, Mega Scizor is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2860-2978 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.