Scizor build and sets
Tier DReg M-CUpdated
Bug
SteelAbilities: Swarm · Technician · Light Metal#1 tournament set
19 teams · has won a tournament
- Items
Scizorite- Ability
- Technician
- Nature
- Adamant
- Spread (SP) · ladder 1760+
- 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
- Bug Bite
- Bullet Punch
Protect- Swords Dance
SP and nature: the most used spread on the Showdown 1760+ ladder (tournaments publish item, ability and moves, not the spread).
- Tournament usage
- 0.4%
- Win rate
- 43%
- Top cuts
- 4
- Games
- 363
Base stats
- HP70
- Attack130
- Defense100
- Sp. Atk55
- Sp. Def80
- Speed65
- Total500
In Reg M-C, Scizor showed up on 0.4% of tournament teams (81 teams through Nov 10, 2026), with a 43% win rate and 4 top cut appearances.
Most used tournament builds
The full Scizor sets that show up most on tournament teams (item, ability and all 4 moves).
Scizorite- Bug Bite
- Bullet Punch
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Life Orb- Bug Bite
- Bullet Punch
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Scizorite- Bug Bite
- Bullet Punch
Close Combat- Protect
Items, moves and abilities
Items
- Scizorite55.6%
- Life Orb27.2%
Metal Coat6.2%
Silver Powder3.7%
Focus Sash2.5%
Moves
- Bullet Punch91.4%
- Bug Bite82.7%
- Protect82.7%
- Swords Dance53.1%
- Close Combat23.5%
Dual Wingbeat12.3%- Iron Head8.6%
Trailblaze7.4%
Abilities
- Technician90.1%
- Swarm6.2%
- Tecnichian1.2%
Nature (stat alignment)
- Adamant76.5%
- Jolly7.4%
- Brave4.9%
Most used spread (SP)
Spreads from the Showdown 1760+ ladder. Champions gives you 66 Stat Points (max 32 per stat); the EV equivalent is just for reference.
| Nature | SP | As EVs | Stats at level 50 | usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamant | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD | 252 HP / 252 Atk / 12 SpD | 177 / 200 / 120 / 67 / 102 / 85 | 47.1% |
| Adamant | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe | 252 HP / 252 Atk / 12 Spe | 177 / 200 / 120 / 67 / 100 / 87 | 13.2% |
| Adamant | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 12 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe | 147 / 200 / 120 / 67 / 100 / 117 | 11.8% |
| Adamant | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def | 252 HP / 252 Atk / 12 Def | 177 / 200 / 122 / 67 / 100 / 85 | 6% |
| Adamant | 31 HP / 30 Atk / 5 SpD | 244 HP / 236 Atk / 36 SpD | 176 / 198 / 120 / 67 / 105 / 85 | 4.1% |
Scizor Speed
Final Speed at level 50. Trick Room: the minimum. Tailwind doubles any value.
| Pokémon | Base | Min (TR) | 0 SP | 32 SP | Max | Scarf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Scizor | 75 | 85 | 95 | 127 | 139 | — |
| Scizor | 65 | 76 | 85 | 117 | 128 | 192 |
Mega Scizor
Mega Scizor
TechnicianStone: Scizorite. Held by 55.6% of the tournament teams that bring this Pokémon.
- HP70
- Attack150
- Defense140
- Sp. Atk65
- Sp. Def100
- Speed75
- Total600
Most common partners
% of teams with Scizor that also bring each Pokémon.
Incineroar25.9%
Garchomp24.7%
Rillaboom24.7%
Pelipper17.3%
Politoed16%
Archaludon16%
Good and bad matchups
Weaknesses and resistances
Damage multiplier of each move type against this Pokémon's types.
4x weakness
Fire
2x weakness
—
Resists (½)
- Normal
Ice
Psychic- Bug
Dragon- Steel
Fairy
Resists (¼)
- Grass
Immune
Poison
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Scizor build in Pokémon Champions?
The most used tournament build is Scizor @ Scizorite with Technician and Bug Bite, Bullet Punch, Protect and Swords Dance (19 teams).
What item should Scizor hold?
The most used items in tournaments are Scizorite (55.6%), Life Orb (27.2%) and Metal Coat (6.2%).
What spread (SP) should Scizor run?
The most common spread on the 1760+ ladder is 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD with a Adamant nature (as EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 12 SpD).
What counters Scizor?
Based on tournament matchups, teams with Rillaboom and Sneasler have the best results against it.
What is Scizor's Speed at level 50?
Base 65: 76 at minimum (Trick Room), 117 with 32 SP and a neutral nature, and 128 with 32 SP and a Speed nature.