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Best Counters for Mega Scizor

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Mega Scizor.

BugSteel
Mega Scizor Pokémon sprite

Mega Scizor

#0212

Quick answer

Fire is the strongest answer because both Bug and Steel are weak to Fire, creating a 4x weakness. Use reliable attackers that can apply that type safely.

Best move types

Fire×4

Biggest weakness

Fire×4

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire4x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Grass type iconGrass0.25x
Normal type iconNormal0.5x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0.5x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Dragon type iconDragon0.5x
Steel type iconSteel0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0x

Recommended practical counters

Cinderace Pokémon sprite

Cinderace

#0815

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option
Fire
  • Deals 4x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.5x, Steel 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×4

Safe into Bug 0.5x, Steel 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×4

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fire type page

Counter notes for Mega Scizor

  • Mega Scizor's Bug / Steel typing makes Fire the cleanest answer because it reaches 4x damage. Its 75 base Speed means very slow counters still need enough bulk to take a hit first.
  • Because this matchup does not offer many secondary super-effective routes, reliable neutral damage and safe switching matter more after the main weakness is covered.
  • Known abilities include Technician. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Bug / Steel unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Mega Scizor has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Bug / Steel matchup.

What not to use

Poison×0Grass×0.25Normal×0.5Ice×0.5Psychic×0.5Bug×0.5Dragon×0.5Steel×0.5Fairy×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Mega Scizor weakness chartMega Scizor PokédexBug / Steel countersFire type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Mega Scizor?

Mega Scizor is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Bug / Steel STAB attacks. Because this is a 4x weakness, even moderate attackers can create pressure if they can enter safely.

What type is best against Mega Scizor?

Fire is the strongest attacking type against Mega Scizor, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

Does Mega Scizor only have one weakness?

Yes. From typing alone, Mega Scizor only has one super-effective weakness: Fire. That makes defensive safety and reliable access to that attacking type especially important.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Mega Scizor counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Mega Scizor?

Avoid relying on Poison, Grass, Normal, Ice, and Psychic attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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