Competitive Information for Scizor (mega) [Sun/Moon]
Base Stats for Scizor-Mega
Bug / Steel
Abilities:
TechnicianTechnician: This Pokemon's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. Includes Struggle.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
4x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.25x
0.5x
0.5x
0x
0.5x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Scizor-mega? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Scizor-mega in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
Landorus-TherianHeatranKyurem-BlackZapdosRotom-WashTapu%20FiniGliscorClefableGastrodonVolcarona
Landorus-TherianHeatranKyurem-BlackZapdosRotom-WashTapu%20FiniGliscorClefableGastrodonVolcarona
Scizor is a notable Bug and Steel-typed Pokemon. Scizor is a super common Pokemon to see in Generation 7. Scizor's only type-related weakness is Fire.
Species: Scizor-Mega
Item: Scizorite
Ability: Technician
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 16 Def / 244 SpD
Moveset:
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Roost
- Swords Dance
Item: Scizorite
Ability: Technician
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 16 Def / 244 SpD
Moveset:
- U-turn
- Bullet Punch
- Roost
- Swords Dance
Special Wall Scizor-Mega (Popular/Trending)
Scizor is an outstanding Special Wall. It's primary goal is to take a decent amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. With Technician, Scizor's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ U-turn is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Scizor switches out after damaging the target).
♦ Bullet Punch is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Steel-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Scizor's attack by 2 stages).
♦ Bullet Punch is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Steel-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. flying-type removed until turn ends).
♦ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Scizor's attack by 2 stages).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Scizor-Mega
Item: Scizorite
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Bug Bite / X-Scissor
- Iron Head / Metal Claw
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Double-Edge / Return
Item: Scizorite
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Bug Bite / X-Scissor
- Iron Head / Metal Claw
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Double-Edge / Return
Physical Sweeper Scizor-Mega (Technician)
Scizor is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Technician, Scizor's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Scizor steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Scizor's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Scizor's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Scizor's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Scizor's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Scizor-mega? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Common team mates for Scizor-mega in Pokemon Sun/Moon:
Landorus-TherianHeatranKyurem-BlackZapdosRotom-WashTapu%20FiniGliscorClefableGastrodonVolcarona
Landorus-TherianHeatranKyurem-BlackZapdosRotom-WashTapu%20FiniGliscorClefableGastrodonVolcarona
Species: Scizor-Mega
Item: Scizorite
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brutal Swing / Knock Off
- Bug Bite / X-Scissor
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Double-Edge / Return
Item: Scizorite
Ability: Technician
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brutal Swing / Knock Off
- Bug Bite / X-Scissor
- Superpower / Brick Break
- Double-Edge / Return
Doubles Physical Sweeper Scizor-Mega (Technician)
Scizor is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Technician, Scizor's moves of 60 power or less have 1.5x power. includes struggle.
♦ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Scizor steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Scizor's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Scizor steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Scizor's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Scizor-mega learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Scizor-mega can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Scizor-mega
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves boosted by Technician: Rage (BP: 20), Swift (BP: 60), Wing Attack (BP: 60), Cut (BP: 50), Quick Attack (BP: 40), Pursuit (BP: 40), Thief (BP: 60), Rock Smash (BP: 40), Fury Cutter (BP: 40), Snore (BP: 50), False Swipe (BP: 40), Metal Claw (BP: 50), Silver Wind (BP: 60), Aerial Ace (BP: 60), Bug Bite (BP: 60), Double Hit (BP: 35), Feint (BP: 30), Ominous Wind (BP: 60), Bullet Punch (BP: 40), Vacuum Wave (BP: 40), Round (BP: 60), Struggle Bug (BP: 50), Acrobatics (BP: 55), Brutal Swing (BP: 60)
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Quick Attack, Detect, Endure, Protect, Feint, Bullet Punch, Vacuum Wave, Quick Guard
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Most notable and possible best moves for Scizor-mega
- Bullet Punch
- Defog
- Knock Off
- Roost
- Superpower
- Swords Dance
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Scizor-mega in Sun and Moon
- Impish Nature ( 248/0/16/0/244/0/ )
- Impish Nature ( 248/8/252/0/0/0/ )
- Optimize Scizor-mega's EV spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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