Scizor — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Scizor is a wallbreaker built around physical attacks (130 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its bug/steel typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Switch Scizor in on attacks it resists to stall the opponent's tempo.
- 2
Use status moves or recovery to outlast threats, not to deal big damage.
- 3
Keep teammates alive — your job is to absorb hits for them.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Scizor actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Scizor the way we do
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 500Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Scizor transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Scizor shows up
#31
Usage ~6.25% · Win rate ~54.23%
#49
Usage ~4.15% · Win rate ~53.77%
Scizor FAQ
- What are Scizor's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Scizor can run swarm, technician, light-metal. The competitive default is usually swarm — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Scizor weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Scizor takes extra damage from fire. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Scizor?
- The best moveset for Scizor depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Scizor in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Scizor are Pokémon with strong fire attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Scizor good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Scizor's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.