scizor-mega #10046
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scizor-mega
Generation II · #10046 — Pincer Pokémon
Mega Scizor is the Mega Evolved form of Scizor, a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon that undergoes a dramatic transformation when holding the Scizorite. First introduced in Generation VI, Mega Scizor represents the pinnacle of Scizor's offensive capabilities, boasting a massive Attack stat of 150—a twenty-point increase from its base form. Despite its already formidable nature as a physical attacker, Mega Scizor's transformation amplifies its destructive potential while simultaneously bolstering its defensive prowess, raising its Defense from 100 to 140. This remarkable evolution maintains Scizor's Technician ability, which amplifies moves with 60 base power or less to 1.5 times their normal power, synergizing perfectly with its extensive movepool of weaker but highly accurate physical attacks. At 2.0 meters tall and weighing 125.0 kilograms, Mega Scizor cuts an imposing figure on the battlefield, embodying the fusion of insectoid biology and steelcraft that defines the Scizor line.
Base Stats
Height
2.0m
Weight
125.0kg
Category
Pincer Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
red
Shape
bug-wings
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Scizor-mega Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mega Scizor undergoes a significant physical transformation compared to its base form, with its metallic exoskeleton becoming more pronounced and angular. The Pokédex notes that even Scizor's muscles are made of metal, and this characteristic is magnified in its Mega Evolution, resulting in an even more formidable physique. The red, metallic body becomes more densely armored, with its body becoming noticeably bulkier and more imposing, though it maintains the characteristic bipedal posture and insectoid structure of its pre-Mega form. Its pincers, which already contain steel and can crush hard objects into bits, appear more prominent and threatening in this state, with the eye-like yellow and black patterns remaining visible as a distinctive feature. The wings, while still not adapted for flight, remain a key biological component, though their appearance becomes more integrated into the sleeker, more combat-oriented frame. The overall structure suggests a creature optimized entirely for physical combat, with every aspect of its design emphasizing raw power and defensive capability rather than mobility or special abilities.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Scizor-mega Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Mega Scizor maintains the same gender distribution as its base form, with exactly 50 percent male and 50 percent female specimens occurring naturally in the wild. As a member of the Bug egg group, Scizor can breed with other Pokémon in this category, passing down movepool diversity and genetic traits through careful breeding practices. The breeding mechanism remains unchanged whether the Pokémon is encountered as a base form Scyther or evolved Scizor, though Mega Evolution itself does not breed true—trainers must obtain the necessary evolution items separately for each generation. The base happiness rating of 70 indicates that Scizor is moderately receptive to trainer bonding, making it reasonably efficient to raise in terms of happiness-based mechanics like Return or evolving Friendship-based Pokémon. The hatch counter of 25 cycles means that breeding Scizor eggs requires moderate time investment, with approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps needed to produce a viable offspring. The balanced gender distribution ensures that both male and female Scizor are equally viable for competitive teams and casual playthroughs, with no gender-specific advantages or disadvantages affecting the species' utility or potential.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm02
yellow
tm02
red blue
tm02
blue japan
tm02
red green japan
tm03
yellow
tm03
red blue
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
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diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
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ruby sapphire
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colosseum
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black 2 white 2
+589 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
scizor-mega's Evolution Chain
Scizor-mega Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mega Scizor represents the climactic transformation in Scizor's evolution line, accessible only through Mega Evolution when a Scizor holds the Scizorite during battle. The Mega Evolution mechanics were introduced in Generation VI games and have become a staple feature in subsequent generations and Pokémon GO. To reach this form, a trainer must first evolve a Scyther into Scizor by trading it while holding a Metal Coat—a process that represents the initial fusion of bug and steel. The Mega Evolution is temporary, lasting only for the duration of battle, after which Scizor reverts to its standard form. This transformation is distinct from the permanent evolution to Kleavor, Scizor's other final form introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which represents an alternative evolutionary path. The specific stat distributions of Mega Scizor demonstrate a focused development philosophy: while retaining its 70 HP and 65 Special Attack, it gains exactly twenty points in Attack (raising it to 150) and forty points in Defense (raising it to 140), creating a Pokémon optimized for physical bulk and devastating striking power with a total base stat sum of 600.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Scizor-mega Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mega Scizor maintains the competitive and aggressive behavioral patterns of its base form but with heightened intensity befitting its enhanced combat capabilities. The transformation imbues the Pokémon with increased confidence and fighting prowess, making it an formidable presence in battle. Scizor naturally inhabits lush and vast environments where swarms of the species can reside together, and this social structure remains unchanged through Mega Evolution. As a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon, Mega Scizor thrives in areas that support both organic plant life and metallic mineral deposits, creating an unusual ecological niche. The Pokédex entries suggest that Mega Scizor uses its wings, like its base form, to regulate body temperature rather than for sustained flight, a trait preserved across both forms. Despite its intimidating appearance and incredible offensive power, Mega Scizor's behavior remains firmly rooted in its tactical nature, using its intelligence and adaptability to overcome opponents through calculated strikes rather than brute force alone.
Pokedex Entries
Generation II
It swings its eye- patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature.
This POKéMON's pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object it gets a hold of into bits.
Generation III
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.
A SCIZOR has a body with the hardness of steel. It is not easily fazed by ordinary sorts of attacks. It flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature.
Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature.
It swings its eye-patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
Generation IV
It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers.
It raises its pincers with eyelike markings for intimidation. It also swings them down dangerously.
It swings its eye-patterned pincers up to scare its foes. This makes it look like it has three heads.
Its wings are not used for flying. They are flapped at high speed to adjust its body temperature.
Generation V
It raises its pincers with eyelike markings for intimidation. It also swings them down dangerously.
It raises its pincers with eyelike markings for intimidation. It also swings them down dangerously.
Generation VI
This Pokémon’s pincers, which contain steel, can crush any hard object it gets ahold of into bits.
It has a steel-hard body. It intimidates foes by upraising its eye-patterned pincers.
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.
Generation VII
It uses its wings to adjust its body temperature. Otherwise, its metal body would become too hot and melt in the heat of battle.
Its body is like steel. Its tough, heavy pincers are more suited to smashing enemies than grabbing them.
Once it has identified an enemy, this Pokémon smashes it mercilessly with pincers hard as steel.
Once it has identified something as an enemy, it will continue beating them with its steel-hard pincers until there’s nothing left but scraps.
Generation VIII
Bulky pincers account for one third of Scizor’s body weight. A single swing of one of these pincers will crush a boulder completely.
Though its body is slim, Scizor has tremendous attacking power. Even Scizor’s muscles are made of metal.
Evolved by way of a curious item. The shell covering its body has been shown to be stronger than forged steel.
Scizor-mega Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Scizor derives from 'scissor' and 'hazard,' reflecting the Pokémon's dangerous pincers and threatening nature. In Japanese, it is known as Hassam (ハッサム), which combines elements reflecting its dual insectoid and metallic nature. Mega Scizor's design emphasizes the evolution of this concept, with the transformation pushing the metallic aspects even further to the forefront while maintaining the recognizable silhouette that trainers associate with the species. The visual design draws inspiration from various arthropods, particularly ants and mantises, while incorporating heavy industrial and mechanical elements that reflect its Steel typing. The eye-like patterns on its pincers, present in both forms, serve as a notable design element that makes the Pokémon instantly recognizable and adds to its intimidating appearance. The color palette of red and metallic gray creates a striking visual contrast that emphasizes its role as a powerful physical combatant, while the relatively slender frame despite its incredible strength suggests a creature refined through evolutionary pressure to become a perfect predator. The transformation into Mega Scizor maintains these design principles while amplifying them, creating a more aggressive and armored appearance that justifies its enhanced battle statistics.
Learnable Moves
Scizor-mega can learn 62 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bullet punch | steel | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double hit | normal | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| razor wind | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| struggle bug | bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Scizor-mega Competitive Battle Guide
Mega Scizor stands as one of the most formidable physical attackers in competitive Pokémon battling, with its Attack stat of 150 placing it among the highest offensive threats in the metagame. The critical advantage of Mega Scizor lies in its Technician ability, which amplifies any move with a base power of 60 or less to 1.5 times its normal damage output. This synergy creates devastating combinations with moves like Bullet Punch (30 base power, becomes 45 effectively), X-Scissor, and Superpower, transforming what might otherwise be moderate attacks into devastating strikes. The defensive improvements from Mega Evolution—particularly the jump from 100 to 140 Defense—provide crucial bulk that allows Mega Scizor to survive priority moves and switch into neutral attacks more reliably than its base form. Its typing grants access to numerous resistances, including immunity to Poison and resistance to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, and Rock moves, making it an excellent defensive switch-in across numerous matchups. However, Mega Scizor's relatively modest Special Defense of 100 and speed of only 75 mean it struggles against special attackers and fast opponents, requiring careful team building to maximize its potential. In competitive formats, Mega Scizor typically functions as a physical wall and sweeper, capable of pivoting defensively while threatening opponents with overwhelming physical offense.
Commonly Asked Questions About Scizor-mega
What type is Scizor-mega?
Scizor-mega is a bug and steel type Pokemon.
What does Scizor-mega evolve into?
Scizor-mega does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Scizor-mega's weaknesses?
Scizor-mega is weak to fire type moves.
Scizor-mega Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Mega Scizor has become an iconic Pokémon within competitive and casual communities alike, representing a perfect example of how Mega Evolution can enhance an already strong Pokémon into a genuine metagame force. The design appeals to players who appreciate insectoid Pokémon and heavily armored creatures, making it a popular choice for trainers seeking both aesthetic appeal and practical battle performance. Its prevalence in competitive tournaments and online battles has cemented its status as a staple threat that opposing teams must prepare for, much like Mega Kangaskhan or Mega Salamence. Scizor, including its Mega form, has appeared in various Pokémon media, most notably featuring prominently in the Pokémon Adventures manga during the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc. The species has also gained representation in broader Pokémon media through appearances in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokkén Tournament, and other spin-off titles, where Mega Scizor's powerful aesthetics make it a visually striking presence. The transformation sequence of Mega Evolution showcases Scizor's ability in a way that appeals to visual spectacle, making Mega Scizor a fan-favorite choice for trainers who enjoy both competitive viability and impressive battle animation effects.
Where to Find Scizor-mega in Every Pokémon Game
Mega Scizor became available to trainers beginning in Generation VI games (X and Y), where Mega Evolution was first introduced as a core mechanic. The Scizorite, required to facilitate Mega Scizor's transformation, is distributed in these games and subsequent generations through various methods including battle facilities, post-game content, and special events. Scizor itself has appeared in numerous game titles since its introduction in Generation II, including Gold, Silver, and Crystal, where it occupies various Pokédex positions depending on the specific title. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Scizor appears as an evolution option for Scyther, though it also gains access to Kleavor as an alternative evolution, providing trainers with meaningful choices about which evolution path to pursue. Pokémon GO introduced Mega Scizor to mobile trainers, allowing a broader audience to experience the transformation through that platform's Mega Evolution system. More recent games including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet feature Scizor in their Pokédex, ensuring continued accessibility to new generations of players. Availability varies by specific game title, with some versions offering Scizor in the wild, others requiring breeding from Scyther, and still others necessitating specific trade or event distributions to obtain the species.