Pokémon 212: Scizor, the Pincer Pokémon

Scizor is a Bug/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It is the evolved form of Scyther when traded while holding a Metal Coat. Scizor is a powerful Pokémon with a high Attack stat and a good defensive typing. It is also known for its signature move, Bullet Punch.

Stats

• HP: 70
• Attack: 130
• Defense: 100
• Special Attack: 55
• Special Defense: 80
• Speed: 65

Type Effectiveness

• Bug: 1x
• Dark: 1x
• Dragon: 1x
• Electric: 2x
• Fairy: 2x
• Fighting: 2x
• Fire: 2x
• Flying: 2x
• Ghost: 1x
• Grass: 1x
• Ground: 1x
• Ice: 1x
• Normal: 1x
• Poison: 1x
• Psychic: 1x
• Rock: 1x
• Steel: 1x
• Water: 1x

Abilities

• Swarm: Increases Bug-type moves' power by 50% when the Pokémon's HP is below 33%.
• Technician: Increases the power of moves with a power of 60 or less by 50%.

Moves

• Bullet Punch: A powerful Steel-type move with priority.
• Iron Head: A powerful Steel-type move with a high chance of flinching the target.
• X-Scissor: A powerful Bug-type move that can hit multiple targets.
• Superpower: A powerful Fighting-type move with a high chance of lowering the target's Defense stat.
• Night Slash: A powerful Dark-type move that has a high chance of causing the target to flinch.

Usage

Scizor is a versatile Pokémon that can be used in a variety of ways. It is a powerful physical attacker with a good defensive typing. It can also learn a variety of moves, including Bullet Punch, Iron Head, X-Scissor, Superpower, and Night Slash.

Scizor is often used as a lead Pokémon due to its high Attack stat and priority moves. It can also be used as a sweeper or a tank.

Competitive Battling

Scizor is a popular Pokémon in competitive battling. It is often used as a lead Pokémon or a sweeper. Scizor can also be used to counter Dragon-type Pokémon.

Other Information

• Scizor is based on the stag beetle.
• Scizor is the only Pokémon that can learn Bullet Punch and Iron Head.
• Scizor is one of the most popular Pokémon in the competitive battling scene.

FAQs

• What is Scizor's best moveset?
  • Bullet Punch, Iron Head, X-Scissor, and Superpower
• What is Scizor's best ability?
  • Technician
• What is Scizor's best nature?
  • Adamant
• What is Scizor's best item?
  • Choice Band
• How do I get Scizor?
  • Trade a Scyther while holding a Metal Coat