# Scizor - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Scizor builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Scizor Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy/Scizor)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Scizor
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (4x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Bullet Punch**: 88.227%
- **U-turn**: 76.697%
- **Knock Off**: 66.931%
- **Roost**: 52.266%
- **Defog**: 40.083%
- **Swords Dance**: 30.799%
- **Superpower**: 22.792%
- **Pursuit**: 17.772%
- **Other**: 4.433%

## Common Abilities
- **Technician**: 88.226%
- **Swarm**: 11.774%
- **Light Metal**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 40.649%
- **Choice Band**: 35.631%
- **Metal Coat**: 20.230%
- **Other**: 3.490%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 59.796%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 46.702%
- **Talonflame**: 33.764%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 33.076%
- **Garchomp**: 25.458%
- **Gengar**: 21.107%

## FAQ for Scizor in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Scizor?
The most common moves for Scizor are Bullet Punch, U-turn, Knock Off, Roost. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Scizor?
Scizor is frequently paired with Excadrill, Landorus-Therian, Talonflame, Diancie-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Scizor weak to and resistant against?
Scizor is weak to Fire (4x), resists Grass (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Scizor?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Scizor?
The top build for Scizor features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `248/252/0/0/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 37.819% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Scizor?
Scizor is most effectively run with the ability **Technician** (88.226%) and the item **Leftovers** (40.649%).

### What is the most common role for Scizor?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Scizor often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the xy-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Scizor?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Scizor on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy/Scizor) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Scizor
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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