Is Scizor-Mega viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Scizor-Mega is ranked #19 in Gen 9 National Dex with 9.45% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Scizor-Mega in Gen 9 National Dex?

Heatran has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 83.3% of 157.75991274376864 relevant encounters. Standard error is 5.1 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Scizor-Mega matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 National Dex?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Scizor-Mega was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Scizor-Mega counters

Gen 9 National Dex · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0212 Scizor-Mega

BugSteel

USAGE 9.4% #19

BASE STATS

HP 70

ATK 150

DEF 140

SPA 65

SPD 100

SPE 75

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Fire

½×

NormalIcePsychicBugDragonSteelFairy

¼×

Grass

0×

Poison

Moves

Bullet Punch 98.3% Roost 80.2% Swords Dance 79.5% Knock Off 76.7% U-turn 26.7% Close Combat 19.1% Defog 11.3% Curse 4.2%

Items

Scizorite 100.0%

Common Teammates

Zamazenta44.9%

Terapagos39.1%

Kyurem33.7%

Landorus-Therian25.5%

Gliscor24.7%

Toxapex23.6%

Ogerpon-Wellspring19.8%

Garchomp18.6%

Leading observed checks

Open a matchup for a separate set-based damage estimate, or browse uploaded teams with both Pokémon.

Team core to explore

Scizor-Mega + Zamazenta 44.9% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Heatran

FireSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

157.76

63.0

83.3% Standard error 5.07 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Heatran Eruption (150 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 780-916 (226.7 - 266.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Iron Hands

FightingElectric DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

23.106

60.7

87.8% Standard error 6.80 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Iron Hands: 109-129 (21.2 - 25.1%) -- 0.1% chance to 4HKO

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Charizard-Mega-X

FireDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

169.216

58.1

79.4% Standard error 5.33 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 840-988 (244.1 - 287.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Volcarona

BugFire OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

157.548

54.0

76.7% Standard error 5.69 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Volcarona Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 480-568 (139.5 - 165.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Dondozo

Water DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

40.632

52.6

78.4% Standard error 6.45 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Dondozo: 105-124 (20.8 - 24.6%) -- possible 6HKO

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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

113.537

52.0

78.4% Standard error 6.60 points

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega in Sun: 1176-1384 (341.8 - 402.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Blaziken

FireFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

34.058

46.8

76.1% Standard error 7.31 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Blaziken Flare Blitz vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 612-720 (177.9 - 209.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Terapagos

Normal DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

181.664

45.4

68.8% Standard error 5.85 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Terapagos: 256-302 (66.6 - 78.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Zapdos

ElectricFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

276.776

44.2

63.9% Standard error 4.93 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 320-380 (93 - 110.4%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

267.587

40.2

60.6% Standard error 5.11 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 69-82 (22.6 - 26.9%) -- 40% chance to 4HKO

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Moltres

FireFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

99.884

37.4

64.5% Standard error 6.77 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Moltres Flamethrower vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 456-540 (132.5 - 156.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Ursaluna

GroundNormal OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

85.583

37.0

65.5% Standard error 7.13 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ursaluna Fire Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 284-336 (82.5 - 97.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Raging Bolt

ElectricDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

210.184

35.8

59.0% Standard error 5.80 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Raging Bolt Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 181-214 (52.6 - 62.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

256.237

35.2

56.4% Standard error 5.31 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Corviknight: 112-132 (28 - 33%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Ceruledge

FireGhost OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

48.242

33.3

70.2% Standard error 9.23 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Ceruledge Bitter Blade vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 472-556 (137.2 - 161.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Tornadus-Therian

Flying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

165.752

31.7

57.6% Standard error 6.49 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Heat Wave vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 292-348 (84.8 - 101.1%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

262.28

31.4

52.4% Standard error 5.24 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 106-126 (30.8 - 36.6%) -- 61.9% chance to 3HKO

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Iron Moth

FirePoison OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

28.781

28.1

63.9% Standard error 8.95 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Iron Moth Fiery Dance vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 436-520 (126.7 - 151.1%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

246.666

28.1

49.5% Standard error 5.34 points

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Tapu Lele Hidden Power Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 208-248 (60.4 - 72%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

76.793

27.6

58.2% Standard error 7.66 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 160-190 (46.5 - 55.2%) -- 69.5% chance to 2HKO

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Zamazenta

Fighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

229.46

27.1

49.5% Standard error 5.59 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 153-180 (44.4 - 52.3%) -- 16% chance to 2HKO

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Keldeo

WaterFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

24.702

26.8

65.2% Standard error 9.59 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Keldeo Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 142-168 (41.2 - 48.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Skarmory

SteelFlying DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

56.3

24.5

61.0% Standard error 9.13 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Skarmory: 91-108 (27.2 - 32.3%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

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Garchomp

DragonGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

167.576

23.4

49.4% Standard error 6.49 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Garchomp Fire Fang vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 236-280 (68.6 - 81.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Kingambit

DarkSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

239.086

22.6

44.4% Standard error 5.44 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Black Glasses Kingambit Kowtow Cleave vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 141-166 (40.9 - 48.2%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

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Cinderace

Fire OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

56.015

20.1

56.9% Standard error 9.20 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Cinderace Pyro Ball vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 600-708 (174.4 - 205.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

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Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

326.124

18.9

36.9% Standard error 4.50 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 145-172 (42.1 - 50%) -- 0.4% chance to 2HKO

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Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK View matchup

158.367

18.7

45.6% Standard error 6.73 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Fire Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 276-328 (80.2 - 95.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

192.605

18.5

42.7% Standard error 6.06 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Great Tusk Headlong Rush vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Scizor-Mega: 162-192 (47 - 55.8%) -- 76.2% chance to 2HKO

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Latios-Mega

DragonPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

54.193

18.3

55.7% Standard error 9.37 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latios-Mega Mystical Fire vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scizor-Mega: 304-360 (88.3 - 104.6%) -- 31.3% chance to OHKO

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Ranked #19 with 9.45% usage. Sorted by conservative score.