Scizor Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Scizor in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Scizor
Scizor is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with bug/steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 58.737 DPS. Scizor's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
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: Scizor is weak to Fire (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Poison, Bug-type moves as 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 Scizor is Mega Blaziken (58.737 DPS), Blacephalon (57.778 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (56.947 DPS).
Catching Scizor: After defeating Scizor, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1677 and 1757 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2087-2186 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Scizor from raids will have exactly 1757 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 Scizor?
The best counter for Scizor is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 58.737 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (57.778 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (56.947 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Scizor?
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 Scizor weak to?
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 Scizor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! 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 Scizor from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Scizor from raids will have 1757 CP at level 20, or 2186 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1677. If you see 1757 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Scizor worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
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 Scizor?
For the best moveset for Scizor itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full 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 Scizor without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Scizor can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (57.778 DPS) and Reshiram (49.929 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 Scizor in raids?
Scizor is weather boosted during rainy,snow weather. When boosted, 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 (2087-2186 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.