Scizor - Generation 3 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Scizor can learn in Generation 3, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Ruby
  • Pokémon Sapphire
  • Pokémon FireRed
  • Pokémon LeafGreen
  • Pokémon Emerald

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Scizor learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
6Focus EnergyNormalStatus
11PursuitDarkSpecial 40 100
16False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
21AgilityPsychicStatus
26Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
31SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
36Swords DanceNormalStatus
41Double TeamNormalStatus
46Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95

Egg moves

Scizor learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndureNormalStatus
Light ScreenPsychicStatus
Razor WindNormalPhysical 80 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
SafeguardNormalStatus
Silver WindBugPhysical 60 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire by a previous evolution of Scizor. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Scizor is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 20 100

Moves learnt by TM

Scizor is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:

Moves learnt by level up

Scizor learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
6Focus EnergyNormalStatus
11PursuitDarkSpecial 40 100
16False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
21AgilityPsychicStatus
26Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
31SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
36Swords DanceNormalStatus
41Iron DefenseSteelStatus
46Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95

Egg moves

Scizor learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndureNormalStatus
Light ScreenPsychicStatus
Razor WindNormalPhysical 80 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
SafeguardNormalStatus
Silver WindBugPhysical 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Scizor can be taught these attacks in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
MimicNormalStatus
SubstituteNormalStatus
Swords DanceNormalStatus

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen by a previous evolution of Scizor. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double TeamNormalStatus Level up
Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Scizor is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 20 100

Moves learnt by TM

Scizor is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:

Moves learnt by level up

Scizor learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
6Focus EnergyNormalStatus
11PursuitDarkSpecial 40 100
16False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
21AgilityPsychicStatus
26Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
31SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
36Swords DanceNormalStatus
41Double TeamNormalStatus
46Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95

Egg moves

Scizor learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Emerald. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndureNormalStatus
Light ScreenPsychicStatus
Razor WindNormalPhysical 80 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
SafeguardNormalStatus
Silver WindBugPhysical 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Scizor can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Emerald from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
EndureNormalStatus
Fury CutterBugPhysical 10 95
MimicNormalStatus
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
SnoreNormalPhysical 40 100
SubstituteNormalStatus
SwaggerNormalStatus 90
SwiftNormalPhysical 60
Swords DanceNormalStatus

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Emerald by a previous evolution of Scizor. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Scizor is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 20 100

Moves learnt by TM

Scizor is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald:

Scizor egg move parents

Scizor's egg groups: Bug

The egg moves for Scizor are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Scizor with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Scizor with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Baton Pass

Counter

Endure

Light Screen

Razor Wind

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding

Reversal

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Safeguard

Silver Wind

Mega Scizor's egg groups: Bug

Mega Scizor does not have any egg moves.