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Scizor Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Bug / Steel · BST: 500 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker

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 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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Scizor can Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 500 base stat total, Scizor plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (130), and at base 65 Speed it sits faster than 29% 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 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 Scizor

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
  3. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  4. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  5. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  6. Simisear (Fire)
  7. Salazzle (Poison / Fire)
  8. Ninetales (Fire)

How each counter beats Scizor

  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Scizor and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Scizor and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Scizor and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Scizor and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
  • Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Scizor and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.

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
130
Defense
100
Sp. Attack
55
Sp. Defense
80
Speed
65
Total
500

Best Tera Types for Scizor

The best Tera Types for Scizor cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Bug (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Steel (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Swarm — [object Object]
  • Technician — [object Object]
  • Light Metal (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Bug-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Scizor:

Frequently asked questions about Scizor

What counters Scizor in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Scizor are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Camerupt, Mega Camerupt. These Pokémon hit Scizor super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Scizor weak to?

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 Scizor?

The single best pick against 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 Scizor in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Scizor, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Bug / Steel) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire). Avoid Pokémon that share Scizor's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Scizor good in Pokémon Champions?

Scizor's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (500 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.