Scizor is a Bug, Steel-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It evolves from Scyther after being fed 50 candies and given a Metal Coat. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor initially after being given 200 Mega Energy. Kleavor is a member of Scyther's family, however these two Pokémon are not related with each other by evolution.
Pokédex description
Pincer Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
Scizor has a body with the hardness of steel. It is not easily fazed by ordinary sorts of attacks. This Pokémon flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature.
Scizor has a body with the hardness of steel. It is not easily fazed by ordinary sorts of attacks. This Pokémon flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature.
- Scizor's cry
Mega Scizor Pokédex description
It stores the excess energy from Mega Evolution, so after a long time passes, its body starts to melt.
It stores the excess energy from Mega Evolution, so after a long time passes, its body starts to melt.
- Mega Scizor's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Trailblaze: added on September 1st, 2023
Evolution family
Scizor is part of a two-member family.
Availability
Scizor
- Scizor was released along with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
Shiny form of Scizor was released at the start of Bug Out 2019 on April 2nd, 2019.
Shadow form of Scizor was released on August 1st, 2019.
- Shiny form of Shadow Scizor was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Leaders Disruption on November 7th, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Raid Battles |
1,714 2,143 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 21,084
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
1,286 | Special Research/Timed Research: Beloved Buddies Timed Research - Completing 3rd part ![]() A Drive to Investigate - Completing 3rd part Collection Challenge: Chrome Catch Collection Challenge Bug Out Collection Challenge 3 Pokémon GO Tour: Johto – National Park |
Mega Scizor
- Mega Scizor was released at the start of Bug Out 2022 on August 10th, 2022.
Shiny form of Mega Scizor was released on the same day.
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Mega Energy required: | |||
Initial | Base ![]() |
High ![]() ![]() |
Max ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
200 | 40 | 20 | 10 |
Energy Sources | Details |
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![]() Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 45,403 Catch CP 1,714/2,143 (weather boosted) |
![]() Research tasks |
Field Research: 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: Max Out 25× - Evolve 3 Steel-type Pokémon: Ultra Unlock: Strength of Steel 25× - Evolve 3 Pokémon: Bug Out 2024 50× - Evolve 2 Steel-type Pokémon: Test Your Mettle Special Research/Timed Research: 50× - Bug Out! Catch Challenge Collection Challenge: 100× - Chrome Catch Collection Challenge 50× - Bug Out Collection Challenge 3 |
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Trivia
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but after its Mega Evolution release, Scizor could.