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Mega Scizor Raid Guide

Weak to Fire — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Mega Scizor.

Boosted in Rainy, Snow 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
2,394
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,978
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
2+
Min 1 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
42.6
Mega Blaziken
Mega Scizor

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Mega Scizor. Tap a row for full stats.

1
Mega Blaziken
Mega Blaziken Fire SpinBlast Burn 42.6DPS 514TDO 2
Blacephalon
Blacephalon Incinerate491 41.8DPS 331TDO 3
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard Y Fire SpinBlast Burn 41.3DPS 611TDO 4
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow Chandelure Fire SpinOverheat 39.5DPS 349TDO 5
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard) Fire FangOverheat 38.9DPS 325TDO 6
Shadow Blaziken
Shadow Blaziken Fire SpinBlast Burn 37.6DPS 317TDO 7
Shadow Moltres
Shadow Moltres Fire SpinOverheat 37.3DPS 439TDO 8
Shadow Heatran
Shadow Heatran Fire SpinMagma Storm 36.8DPS 515TDO 9
Shadow Delphox
Shadow Delphox Fire SpinBlast Burn 36.0DPS 388TDO 10
Reshiram
Reshiram Fire FangFusion Flare 35.8DPS 585TDO 11
Mega Charizard X
Mega Charizard X Fire SpinBlast Burn 35.2DPS 523TDO 12
Shadow Emboar
Shadow Emboar EmberBlast Burn 35.1DPS 339TDO 13
Shadow Charizard
Shadow Charizard Fire SpinBlast Burn 34.7DPS 350TDO 14
Shadow Infernape
Shadow Infernape Fire SpinBlast Burn 34.6DPS 300TDO 15
Shadow Entei
Shadow Entei Fire SpinOverheat 34.6DPS 467TDO 16
Shadow Magmortar
Shadow Magmortar Fire SpinFire Blast 34.0DPS 333TDO 17
Mega Houndoom
Mega Houndoom Fire FangFire Blast 33.6DPS 445TDO 18
Shadow Typhlosion
Shadow Typhlosion EmberBlast Burn 33.3DPS 335TDO 19
Chandelure
Chandelure Fire SpinOverheat 33.2DPS 352TDO 20
Shadow Typhlosion (Hisuian)
Shadow Typhlosion (Hisuian) EmberOverheat 32.9DPS 314TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

2
Blacephalon
Blacephalon Incinerate491 41.8DPS 331TDO 10
Reshiram
Reshiram Fire FangFusion Flare 35.8DPS 585TDO 19
Chandelure
Chandelure Fire SpinOverheat 33.2DPS 352TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
Mega
Weather boost
Rainy, Snow
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
279
Base Defense
250
Base Stamina
172

Weak to — use these types

Fire2.56×

Resists — avoid these types

Grass0.390625× Poison0.390625× Bug0.625× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Psychic0.625× Steel0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 2,299 2,860
15 / 15 / 15 100% 2,394 2,978
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,394 CP it is a perfect Mega Scizor — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Mega Scizor resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Mega Scizor?

The top counter is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn at 42.6 DPS against Mega Scizor. Blacephalon (41.8) and Mega Charizard Y (41.3) follow.

What is Mega Scizor weak to?

Mega Scizor takes super effective damage from Fire-type moves. Fire is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Scizor?

Mega Scizor can be soloed. The six best counters average 40.3 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Mega Scizor without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Blacephalon at 41.8 DPS, 98% of what the top counter deals. Reshiram and Chandelure are the next ones down.

Can Mega Scizor be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Mega Scizor?

Rainy, Snow. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,860–2,978 CP instead of 2,299–2,394. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Mega Scizor worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Mega Scizor ranks #10 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier B). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Mega Scizor?

The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Scizor. For the moves Mega Scizor should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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