Scizor - Generation 8 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Scizor can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus

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 Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AgilityPsychicStatus
1Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
1Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
1False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
12Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
16Double TeamNormalStatus
20Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
24SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
28Focus EnergyNormalStatus
32Iron DefenseSteelStatus
36Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
40X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
44Laser FocusNormalStatus
48Swords DanceNormalStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Scizor learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical 100
DefogFlyingStatus
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Quick GuardFightingStatus

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical 40 90

Moves learnt by TM

Scizor is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Scizor is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by level up

Scizor learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AgilityPsychicStatus
1Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
1Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
1False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Wing AttackFlyingPhysical 60 100
12Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
16Double TeamNormalStatus
20Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
24SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
28Focus EnergyNormalStatus
32Iron DefenseSteelStatus
36Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
40X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
44Laser FocusNormalStatus
48Swords DanceNormalStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Scizor learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100

Egg moves

Scizor learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus
CounterFightingPhysical 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
Quick GuardFightingStatus
ReversalFightingPhysical 100

Moves learnt by TM

Scizor is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Scizor learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
6Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100
11Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
14Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
18Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
25Swords DanceNormalStatus
29Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
34Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
34X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
43Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Scizor can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

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 either parent (from Gen 6+) 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

Feint

Night Slash

Quick Guard

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding

Reversal

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding

Mega Scizor's egg groups: Bug

Mega Scizor does not have any egg moves.