Mega Scizor Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Bug / Steel · BST: 600 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker
Mega Scizor is a Bug / Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Mega Scizor, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.
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Mega Scizor is the Mega Evolution of Scizor. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.
With a 600 base stat total, Mega Scizor plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (150), and at base 75 Speed it sits faster than 41% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Mega Scizor in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Mega Scizor
- Charizard (Fire / Flying)
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Simisear (Fire)
- Salazzle (Poison / Fire)
- Ninetales (Fire)
How each counter beats Mega Scizor
- Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Mega Scizor and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Mega Scizor and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Mega Scizor and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Scizor and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Scizor and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
Mega Scizor weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fire (×4)
Resistances
- Normal (×0.5)
- Grass (×0.25)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Psychic (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Dragon (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Immunities
- Poison
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 150
- Defense
- 140
- Sp. Attack
- 65
- Sp. Defense
- 100
- Speed
- 75
- Total
- 600
Best Tera Types for Mega Scizor
The best Tera Types for Mega Scizor cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Technician — [object Object]
Other Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Bug-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Scizor:
Frequently asked questions about Mega Scizor
What counters Mega Scizor in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mega Scizor are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Camerupt, Mega Camerupt. These Pokémon hit Mega Scizor super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mega Scizor weak to?
Mega Scizor is a Bug / Steel-type Pokémon weak to Fire. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Mega Scizor?
The single best pick against Mega Scizor in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Mega Scizor in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mega Scizor, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Bug / Steel) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire). Avoid Pokémon that share Mega Scizor's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mega Scizor good in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Scizor's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (600 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.