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Scizor

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Scizor

#212 in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex • Pincer Pokémon

Scizor sprite

Normal

Shiny Scizor sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Diamond

It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers.

Pearl

It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers.

Details

Types

BugSteel

Category

Pincer Pokémon

Height

1.8 m (5'11")

Weight

118 kg (260.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0212

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

70

250

344

Attack

130

238

394

Defense

100

184

328

Sp. Atk

55

103

229

Sp. Def

80

148

284

Speed

65

121

251

Total

500

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Scizor, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
25
Base Exp.
200

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
25 (6,630 nominal steps)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.

StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

5Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.

9PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.

13False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

17AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

21Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

25Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

29SlashNormalPhysical7010020

The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

33Razor WindNormalSpecial8010010

A two-turn attack. Blades of wind hit the foe on the second turn. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

37Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

41X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

45Night SlashDarkPhysical7010015

The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

49Double HitNormalPhysical359010

The user slams the foe with a tail, etc. The target is hit twice in a row.

53Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

57Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Obtain these moves as an earlier evolution, then evolve while keeping them. Source identifies level-up or egg acquisition; prior level applies only to level-up moves. Individual availability does not guarantee every move combination.
Source
Class
Description
21Prior evolution: level-upWing AttackFlyingPhysical6010035

The foe is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage.

53Prior evolution: level-upAir SlashFlyingSpecial759520

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. It may also make the target flinch.

-Prior evolution: eggBaton PassNormalStatus--40

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

-Prior evolution: eggBug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

-Prior evolution: eggCounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

-Prior evolution: eggLight ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

-Prior evolution: eggReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

-Prior evolution: eggSafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Type varies

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

TM51RoostFlyingStatus--10

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM62Silver WindBugSpecial601005

The foe is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM05DefogFlyingStatus--15

Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe’s evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Technician

Ability Slot 2

Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.

Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.

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