Is Scizor viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Scizor is ranked #33 in Gen 9 Monotype with 5.95% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

What beats Scizor in Gen 9 Monotype?

The best counter for Scizor in Gen 9 Monotype is Archaludon with a 56.1% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Mar 2026 - May 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Scizor include Archaludon.

What is the best counter for Scizor in Gen 9 Monotype?

Archaludon is the best counter for Scizor in Gen 9 Monotype, KOing or forcing it out in 56.1% of their encounters.

Scizor counters

Gen 9 Monotype · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0212 Scizor

BugSteel

USAGE 5.9% #33

ABILITYTechnician

BASE STATS

HP 70

ATK 130

DEF 100

SPA 55

SPD 80

SPE 65

BST500

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Fire

½×

NormalIcePsychicBugDragonSteelFairy

¼×

Grass

0×

Poison

Moves

Bullet Punch 99.8% Close Combat 85.1% Knock Off 76.7% Swords Dance 69.9% U-turn 30.1% Dual Wingbeat 17.6% Trailblaze 14.7% Bug Bite 3.9%

Items

Metal Coat 41.8% Choice Band 27.9% Heavy-Duty Boots 8.6% Metronome 7.9% Muscle Band 4.3% Leftovers 3.6% Expert Belt 2.5% Life Orb 1.5%

Abilities

Technician99.7%Swarm0.3%Light Metal0.0%

Common Teammates

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Teams using Archaludon 56%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Archaludon

SteelDragon DEFENSIVE COUNTER

20.857

56.1% dies 10.87%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Archaludon: 172-204 (44.7 - 53.1%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #33 with 5.95% usage. Sorted by reliability score.