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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Scizor Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Scizor is a Bug/Steel Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Scizor, its location, stats, and more.

PokedexScizor
Pokedex
Mega Mega Scizor
Legends: Z-A Pokedex
Pokemon Legends: Z-A ScytherScyther
Dex #176
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Scizor Scizor
Dex #177
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How to Get Scizor in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Evolution-Exclusive Pokemon

There are no known locations to find a wild Scizor, and is a Pokemon that can only be acquired by evolving its previous form once you have met its evolution conditions.

Evolves From Scyther Line

Scyther Evolution Line
ScytherScyther
Trade while holding Metal Coat
ScizorScizor

Evolution Chart:
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Scizor Game Data

Scizor Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #177
Scizor ImageScizor
Pokemon Bug Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 2
Height 1.8 m
Weight 118 kg
Species Pincer Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
L-A Dex #177
Scizor ImageShiny Scizor
Pokemon Bug Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 2
Height 1.8 m
Weight 118 kg
Species Pincer Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Scizor Weakness and Resistance

Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon

Scizor Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
70
#122
Atk
130
#39
Def
100
#61
SpAtk
55
#220
SpDef
80
#121
Speed
65
#160
Total
500
#117
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 177 177 145 145 130
Atk 200 182 150 135 121
Def 167 152 120 108 94
SpAtk 117 107 75 67 54
SpDef 145 132 100 90 76
Spd 128 117 85 76 63
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Alternate Forms

ScizorScizor Mega ScizorMega Scizor

Scizor Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Jolly

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant Attack, SpAtk
Jolly Speed, SpAtk

Since Scizor is a Fast Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Jolly to boost its Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Special Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely Attack, Defense
Naughty Attack, SpDef

You can also give Scizor either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Scizor any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Scizor has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Scizor Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Bullet Punch Pokemon Steel Type Icon 3
Iron Head Pokemon Steel Type Icon 8
Swords Dance Pokemon Normal Type Icon 15
Lunge Pokemon Bug Type Icon 9

We recommend the moves Iron Head, Swords Dance, Lunge, and Bullet Punch when using Scizor during the main story.

Scizor Learnset

narrow down the range of conditions

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Base Quick Attack Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
Evo Bullet Punch Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks with a flurry of tough punches as fast as bullets.
12 Wing Attack Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by spreading its imposing wings wide and slamming them into targets.
16 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
18 Steel Wing Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by bashing targets with hard wings. This may also boost the user's Defense stat.
20 Brutal Swing Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks everything nearby by swinging about violently.
24 Slash Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
28 Focus Energy Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user takes a deep breath and focuses, increasing the chance of its attacks landing critical hits for a while.
32 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
34 Bug Buzz Bug Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with damaging sound waves created by vibration. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
36 Air Slash Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make targets flinch.
40 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
42 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
46 Lunge Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 9
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with full force. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
48 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
016 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
032 Double Team Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user moves so quickly that it creates illusory copies of itself, allowing the user to evade incoming attacks.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
047 Agility Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.
051 Safeguard Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
058 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
081 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
082 U-turn Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 12
The user attacks by dishing out a quick blow, then rushes back to its Trainer with incredible speed.
084 Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, the effect is different.
107 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

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