Scizorin Pokémon Polished Crystal

bugsteel

Pokédex Entry

Scissors Pokémon

This Pokémon's pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object it gets a hold of into bits. Bug/Steel with only Fire as a strong weakness. Technician ability + Bullet Punch can be overlooked as a priority move. Swords Dance to boost (but it is the last learned move), Baton Pass or U-turn to switch out when facing a fire type.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugSteel

Dex

#117 Johto Dex · #212 National

Abilities

Swarm(Primary)

Boosts Bug moves in a pinch.

Technician(Secondary)

Powers up its weaker moves.

Light Metal(Hidden)

Halves the Pokémon's weight.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Slow (25 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball4.5%

Ultra Ball6.1%

Base Exp

200

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

Metalcoat(5%)

Weak To

fire ×4

Resists

normal ×0.5grass ×0.25ice ×0.5psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5dragon ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Scyther

Base form

→

Scizor

Level up Scyther holding Metal Coat

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How to Obtain

Scizor has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve scyther to get one.

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Scizor.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel		PWR50	ACC95	PP35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	An attack that may up user's Attack.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Bullet PunchLevel: 1Bullet Punch	steel	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Bullet PunchLevel: 1Bullet Punch	A tough punch that always goes first.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
5	Focus EnergyLevel: 5Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
5	Focus EnergyLevel: 5Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
9	PursuitLevel: 9Pursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
9	PursuitLevel: 9Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
13	False SwipeLevel: 13False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
13	False SwipeLevel: 13False Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
17	AgilityLevel: 17Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
17	AgilityLevel: 17Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
21	Wing AttackLevel: 21Wing Attack	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP35
21	Wing AttackLevel: 21Wing Attack	Strikes the foe with wings.
25	Bug BiteLevel: 25Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
25	Bug BiteLevel: 25Bug Bite	Bites the foe and eats a held Berry.
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
29	SlashLevel: 29Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
33	Bug BuzzLevel: 33Bug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
33	Bug BuzzLevel: 33Bug Buzz	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
37	Defense CurlLevel: 37Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
37	Defense CurlLevel: 37Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
41	X ScissorLevel: 41X Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
41	X ScissorLevel: 41X Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
45	CrunchLevel: 45Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
45	CrunchLevel: 45Crunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
49	Close CombatLevel: 49Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
49	Close CombatLevel: 49Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
50	Iron HeadLevel: 50Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
50	Iron HeadLevel: 50Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
57	Swords DanceLevel: 57Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
57	Swords DanceLevel: 57Swords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (2)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Scizor cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
33	GlareLevel: 33(Scyther · Level 33)Glare	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Scyther · Level 33
33	GlareLevel: 33(Scyther · Level 33)Glare	A move that may paralyze the foe.
50	Air SlashLevel: 50(Scyther · Level 50)Air Slash	flying	PWR75	ACC95	PP15	Scyther · Level 50
50	Air SlashLevel: 50(Scyther · Level 50)Air Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	bug	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Bug BuzzBug Buzz	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
ReversalReversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
ReversalReversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
Night SlashNight Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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TM/HM Moves (33)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM34TM34
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	PWR70	ACC90	PP25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	PWR55	ACC100	PP15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Damage doubles if user has no item.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
U TurnU Turn	bug	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	PWR60	ACC100	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
FlyFly	flying	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Scizor. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire4×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Scizor resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.25×normal0.5×ice0.5×psychic0.5×bug0.5×dragon0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Immunities (0×)

poison

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Scizor, either offensively or defensively.

Scizorin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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