Scizor (Pokémon)

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Scizor (Japanese: ハッサム Hassam) is a dual-type introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from when traded while holding a Metal Coat. It is one of Scyther's final forms, the other being .
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)
Scizor can Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor using the Scizorite.
==Biology==
Scizor is a bipedal, with a red, metallic exoskeleton. It has gray, retractable forewings and hind wings with simple, curved venation. Its rounded head has three blunt horns extending above its forehead and eyes with dark yellow irises. Scizor's thin, black neck connects to a black, teardrop-shaped patch on its thorax. Scizor has broad shoulders and thin, segmented arms ending in large, round pincers, which comprise a third of Scizor's body weight. Scizor has a large, rounded abdomen with three black, chevron-shaped stripes extending from its waist down its front; female Scizor has larger abdomens than male Scizor. Scizor's legs are defined by large hip joints, thin thighs, and wide calves, and its feet end in a clawed toe on each side. Its arms appear similar to pincers of animals from group like and the presence of markings resembling eyes gives the illusion of additional heads.
Scizor's body and muscles are made of metal that is as hard as steel, with pincers strong enough to crush any hard object. They can be opened and closed like jaws and are patterned with black eyespots with yellow "pupils". It will raise its pincers and wave them around to scare off predators or foes, giving it the appearance of having three heads. When it identifies an enemy, Scizor will use its pincers to beat up the opponent to the point there is nothing but scrap left afterwards. Scizor is normally incapable of flight, instead it quickly flaps its wings to regulate its body temperature to prevent itself from becoming too hot and melting, although it still can hover and glide for short distances, as shown in the and . It has tremendous power despite its slim body. Scizor is rarely found in the wild, though it can be found in .
===Forms===
Scizor can Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor. 
Mega Scizor's pincers lengthen and develop serrations. The lower half of the pincers turn white and gain three-pointed spikes on the underside. The barbs on Mega Scizor's pincers can stab through concrete, and opponents caught in them cannot escape.http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Scizor Its eyespots, along with its actual eyes, are now blue; the former additionally gains a black rim. Additional pieces of black armoring appear on various areas of its body: a three-pointed crest on its forehead and striated coverings on its shoulders and thighs. Mega Scizor's legs are less detailed and resemble large, tapered spikes with white tips. 
While Mega Scizor is formidable, it cannot maintain this form for extended periods, as it is overflown with excess energy from its Mega Evolution and is unable to regulate its body temperature properly. After too long, its body starts to melt, losing the strength to wield its heavy pincers. Mega Scizor's pincers can rip anything they grab to shreds, although it prefers to beat things up instead of grasping them.
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===Evolution===
Scizor evolves from . It is one of Scyther's final forms. In the Hisui region, is Scyther's other final form.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : Garret uses a Scizor in his attempts to stop the player.
* : Scizor is a famous explorer who is captured by in ice for several decades. The player defeats Froslass and frees Scizor, who bestows the Secret Rank upon the player's team in gratitude.
* : Explorers of Time and Darkness's Scizor returns as a fainted Pokémon that must be given an apple to connect with the player. Upon connection, he will also connect the player's team with Froslass.
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===Stats===
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In , Scizor can be obtained by completing 3/5 of the , A Drive to Investigate.
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===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
===Evolution data===
Scizor evolves from when traded while holding a Metal Coat. Scyther cannot evolve into Scizor in before the obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted. Scyther also cannot evolve into Scizor in , as Scizor is not present in those games. In , Scizor evolves from Scyther when exposed to a Metal Coat.
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Major appearances===
=====Goh's Scizor=====
In Searching for Chivalry!, Goh's evolved into Scizor by being transferred through a trade machine while holding a Metal Coat.
=====Other=====
Two Scizor debuted in Wired For Battle. One was owned by Muramasa, who nicknamed it Masamune; while the other was owned by Shingo, who nicknamed it Blade.
In Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, the Iron-Masked Marauder used a Scizor and a to retrieve .
In Can't Beat the Heat!, used a Scizor during his against in the Silver Conference. It defeated and before losing to .
In A Judgment Brawl, used a Scizor during her battle against Ash in the Ever Grande Conference. It battled and lost.
In Curbing the Crimson Tide!, a Scizor known as "Red Lightning" would battle other people's Pokémon and scribble on their faces once it won. Its voice in the persona was provided by its , Luna. Its reign of terror ended when Ash's Pikachu blasted its costume off and Ash's Sceptile defeated it in battle.
In Gymbaliar!, Minnie used a Scizor in a battle against Brock's Croagunk (which was under the ownership of Jessie at the time) and lost.
In Mastering Current Events!, McCann used a Scizor in a battle against Ash and , and it was able to beat Gliscor using the wind. It had a rematch against Gliscor and nearly lost, but it was again able to win the match.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, Goone used two Scizor as his main offensive Pokémon.
In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Wikstrom's Mega Scizor briefly battled Diantha's Gardevoir while it was also Mega Evolved.
In Battle Royal 151!, Guzma used a Scizor for the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference. It made several reappearances throughout the Alola League arc.
===Minor appearances===
In Tricks of the Trade, a Scizor was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In Imitation Confrontation, 's fantasy featured a Scizor.
In Around the Whirlpool, 's example featured a Scizor.
A Trainer's Scizor appeared in You're a Star, Larvitar!.
In Vanity Affair, a Trainer's Scizor battled Ash's Torkoal and was defeated by its .
In The Saffron Con, Nurse Joy used a Scizor to cut Jessie's hair when it became tangled with James's Cacnea.
In An Elite Meet and Greet!, a Trainer's Scizor battled Lucian's and was defeated despite having the type advantage.
A Scizor appeared in Camping It Up!.
In Steeling Peace of Mind!, a Scizor was affected by Team Galactic's meddling on Iron Island.
A Scizor that can Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
A Mega Scizor appeared in the ending credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
In A Showcase Debut!, a 's Scizor competed in the . In Master Class is in Session!, it competed in the Showcase.
In Mega Evolution Special IV, a Trainer's Scizor was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his had to defeat.
In Master Class Choices!, a Performer's Scizor competed in the Showcase.
In A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, a Trainer's Scizor battled Ash and but was eventually defeated.
A Trainer's Scizor appeared in The Power of Us.
In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, a Scizor was part of Kricketina Kylie's Bug-type Pokémon collection, as shown in her Rotom Phone.
A Scizor appeared in Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art.
===Pokédex entries===
==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
In One Half Of A Poké Ball, 's Scizor was on the scoreboard during 's Silver Conference battle with him.
In Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four!, a 's Scizor was defeated by Ash.
===Movie adaptations===
Goone owns a Scizor in .
===Pokémon Adventures===
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In Murkrow Row, a Scizor was in Joey's bag after helped him get it back.
In Forretress of Solitude, 's Scizor was revealed to have evolved from his Scyther prior to this chapter.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Scizor was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
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Blue brought his Scizor on his to the Sevii Islands.
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A Mega Scizor appeared in a fantasy in Lucky Lucario Was Here.
A Scizor that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in Heracross Transforms.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
Ran owns a Scizor, as seen in GDZ64.
Hideki owns a Scizor, as seen in GDZ73.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
 was revealed to own a Scizor in Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!!. It became his battling Pokémon after revealing himself from his disguise as .
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Melee===
When released from a , Scizor will charge forward while flailing its claws, then leap high into the air and fall off the screen. Its attack pattern is similar to Marill.
====Trophy information====
This evolved form of has arms ending in large pincers with distinctive eye-spot markings. It's unable to fly very far with its wings, but it can affect its body temperature by flapping them at high speeds. Its sleek look has made Scizor quite popular among collectors.
===Super Smash Bros. for Wii U===
Scizor makes a cameo appearance in the . When the stage transitions to the , it can be seen in the background along with , , and .
====Trophy information====
NA: Is that a three-headed monster?! No, wait... the left and right heads are actually claws! Creepy. Most creatures that have face-like patterns use them defensively to give themselves a chance to flee. Scizor throws that idea away and uses them to scare foes while it attacks!
PAL: It may look like this Pokémon has three heads, but that's just what it wants you to think. Look closer and you'll see that two of them are actually claws. Most creatures with face-like markings use them to scare predators to give themselves a chance to run away, but Scizor seems more likely to attack while its foe is stunned!
===Pokkén Tournament===
Scizor is a Battle Pokémon in the arcade and Nintendo Switch versions of Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include , , , , , , and . Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Iron Meteor Dive.
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Scizor returns as a item as it did in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It retains its movement and actions from prior games, using to fly at and slash opponents in its way with great speed. It then jumps off the screen. Its appearance on Kalos Pokémon League also returns. It also appears as a .
===Pokémon UNITE===
Scizor is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Scyther, which evolves into Scizor only if Bullet Punch is chosen at level 5. If Dual Wingbeat is chosen, Scyther will remain.
==Trivia==
* Scizor shares its with : They are both known as the Pincer Pokémon. However, Scizor was known as the Scissors Pokémon in Generation II and has been called the Scissor Pokémon in Pokémon the Series.
* Scizor is the only Pokémon to have .
* Despite having different base stats, Scizor, , and all have a base stat total of 500. As such, Scizor and Kleavor are the only Pokémon to not have their base stat total changed upon evolving.
* Mega Scizor is tied with , Mega , and for the highest base stat total of all Pokémon.
* Scizor can be seen as a parallel to :
** Both have pre-evolved forms from Generation I and were introduced in Generation II.
** Both evolve via trading with a Metal Coat.
** After evolving, both lose one of their pre-evolved form's types and gain a type.
** Both gain a Mega Evolution in Generation VI.
** Both lose 40 points of base upon evolving.
===Origin===
Scizor may draw inspiration from es or . Its arms appear similar to pincers of animals from group like and due to the eye-like markings on them, they look like additional heads.
The additions on Mega Scizor's body may be based on armor.
====Name origin====
Scizor may be a corruption of , or a combination of scissor and .
Hassam may be a corruption of 剪む hasamu (to clip or snip).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Goh's Scizor
* Blue's Scizor
* Scizor (UNITE)
* Scizor (Pokkén)
* Mega Evolution
* Weaponry in the Pokémon world
==References==
==External links==
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