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Scizor Raid Guide

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

Boosted in Rainy, Snow 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,757
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
2,186
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
1+
Min 1 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
58.7
Mega Blaziken
Scizor

Best counters

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

1
Mega Blaziken
Mega Blaziken Fire SpinBlast Burn 58.7DPS 837TDO 2
Blacephalon
Blacephalon IncinerateMind Blown 57.8DPS 541TDO 3
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard Y Fire SpinBlast Burn 56.9DPS 996TDO 4
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow Chandelure Fire SpinOverheat 54.6DPS 571TDO 5
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard) Fire FangOverheat 53.1DPS 524TDO 6
Shadow Blaziken
Shadow Blaziken Fire SpinBlast Burn 51.2DPS 510TDO 7
Shadow Moltres
Shadow Moltres Fire SpinOverheat 51.1DPS 710TDO 8
Shadow Heatran
Shadow Heatran Fire SpinMagma Storm 50.5DPS 835TDO 9
Reshiram
Reshiram Fire FangFusion Flare 49.9DPS 965TDO 10
Shadow Delphox
Shadow Delphox Fire SpinBlast Burn 49.3DPS 627TDO 11
Mega Charizard X
Mega Charizard X Fire SpinBlast Burn 48.9DPS 860TDO 12
Shadow Entei
Shadow Entei Fire SpinOverheat 48.0DPS 765TDO 13
Shadow Emboar
Shadow Emboar EmberBlast Burn 48.0DPS 548TDO 14
Shadow Charizard
Shadow Charizard Fire SpinBlast Burn 47.7DPS 567TDO 15
Shadow Infernape
Shadow Infernape Fire SpinBlast Burn 47.6DPS 487TDO 16
Shadow Magmortar
Shadow Magmortar Fire SpinFire Blast 46.8DPS 542TDO 17
Shadow Typhlosion
Shadow Typhlosion EmberBlast Burn 45.6DPS 543TDO 18
Shadow Typhlosion (Hisuian)
Shadow Typhlosion (Hisuian) EmberOverheat 45.6DPS 513TDO 19
Chandelure
Chandelure Fire SpinOverheat 45.6DPS 572TDO 20
Mega Houndoom
Mega Houndoom Fire FangFire Blast 45.5DPS 713TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

2
Blacephalon
Blacephalon IncinerateMind Blown 57.8DPS 541TDO 9
Reshiram
Reshiram Fire FangFusion Flare 49.9DPS 965TDO 19
Chandelure
Chandelure Fire SpinOverheat 45.6DPS 572TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
3-Star
Weather boost
Rainy, Snow
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
236
Base Defense
181
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 1,677 2,087
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,757 2,186
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,757 CP it is a perfect 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. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

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 Scizor?

The top counter is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn at 58.7 DPS against Scizor. Blacephalon (57.8) and Mega Charizard Y (56.9) follow.

What is Scizor weak to?

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 Scizor?

Scizor can be soloed. The six best counters average 55.4 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare.

Can I beat Scizor without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Blacephalon at 57.8 DPS, 98% of what the top counter deals. Reshiram and Chandelure are the next ones down.

Can Scizor be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Scizor?

Rainy, Snow. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,087–2,186 CP instead of 1,677–1,757. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Scizor worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Scizor ranks #29 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier D). Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.

What is the best moveset for Scizor?

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

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