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 holding a Metal Coat. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Scizor using the Scizorite.

Biology
Scizor is a bipedal, insectoid Pokémon with a red, metallic exoskeleton. It has gray, retractable forewings and hind wings with simple, curved venation. Its head is kite-shaped with three blunt horns extending above its forehead, and dark yellow eyes. Scizor's neck and part of its thorax give the appearance of being exposed: they show black skin, and are surrounded by its raised exoskeleton. Scizor has a large abdomen with three black, pointed stripes below the waist; the female has a larger abdomen than the male. Scizor has broad shoulders and thin, segmented arms ending in large, round pincers. Scizor's legs are defined by large hip joints, thin thighs, and wide calves, its feet ending in one clawed toe in front and another in the back.

Mega Scizor's pincers lengthen and develop serrations. The lower half of the claws turns white and gains three pointed spikes on the underside. The barbs on Mega Scizor's claws can stab through concrete, and opponents caught in them are unable to escape. Its eyespots are now blue with a thin black rim. Though they lack the black rim, its eyes are blue as well. Additional pieces of black armoring appear on various area 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 of time; after too long, its body starts to melt and it loses the strength to wield its heavy pincers.

Scizor's body is as hard as steel, with claws 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 claws and wave them around to scare off predators or foes, giving it the appearance of having three heads. Scizor is incapable of flight, instead quickly flapping its wings to regulate its body temperature. It lives in.

Major appearances
Two Scizor appeared in Wired For Battle, both under the ownership of different s. The one belonging to Muramasa was nicknamed Masamune, while the Scizor owned by Shingo was called Blade.

A Scizor appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, under the ownership of the Iron-Masked Marauder. It was used along with to retrieve.

A Scizor appeared in Can't Beat the Heat!, under the ownership of. He used it during his against  in the Silver Conference. It defeated and, but lost to.

A Scizor appeared in A Judgment Brawl, under the ownership of. She used it during her battle against Ash in the Ever Grande Conference, where it battled and lost.

A Scizor owned by a girl named Luna appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide. It used to disguise itself as "Red Lightning" and battle other people's Pokémon, defeating then and scribbling on their faces. Its reign of terror ended when Ash's Pikachu blasted its costume off and Ash's Sceptile defeated it in battle.

A Scizor appeared in Gymbaliar!, under the ownership of Minnie. It was used in a battle against Brock's Croagunk (which was under the ownership of Jessie at the time) and lost.

A Scizor appeared in Mastering Current Events!, under the ownership of McCann. It was used 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.

Two Scizor appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, under the ownership of Goone. They were his main offensive Pokémon.

A Scizor that can Mega Evolve appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Wikstrom. It was briefly seen battling Diantha's Gardevoir while it was also Mega Evolved.

A Trainer's Scizor appeared in A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!. It had a battle with against Ash and, but was eventually defeated.

Minor appearances
A Scizor appeared in Tricks of the Trade as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

A Scizor appeared in 's fantasy in Imitation Confrontation.

A Scizor appeared in Around the Whirlpool as part of 's example.

A 's Scizor appeared in You're a Star, Larvitar!.

A Trainer's Scizor appeared in Vanity Affair, where it had a battle with Ash's Torkoal and was defeated by its.

A Scizor appeared in The Saffron Con, where it was used by Nurse Joy to cut Jessie's hair as it was tangled with James's Cacnea.

A Trainer's Scizor appeared in  An Elite Meet and Greet!, where it battled Lucian's and was defeated despite having the type advantage.

A Scizor appeared in Camping It Up!.

A Scizor appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind!, where it was one of the Pokémon on Iron Island that had gone crazy due to Team Galactic's actions.

A Mega Scizor appeared in the ending credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Scizor appeared in A Showcase Debut!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Performer participating in the. It reappeared in Master Class is in Session!, where it was used in the Showcase.

A Trainer's Scizor that can Mega Evolve briefly appeared in Mega Evolution Special IV as one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his had to defeat.

A Performer's Scizor appeared in Master Class Choices!, where it was used in the Showcase.

A Trainer's Scizor appeared in The Power of Us.

In the Ash & Pikachu manga
's Scizor appeared in One Half Of A Poké Ball on the scoreboard during 's Silver Conference battle with him.

Another Scizor appeared in Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four! under the ownership of an unknown Trainer.

In the movie adaptations
Goone owns a Scizor in .

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Scizor debuted in Murkrow Row, where it was one of the Pokémon in Joey's bag after helped him get it back.

's Scizor appeared in Forretress of Solitude, having evolved from his Scyther prior to the. He brings him on his to the Sevii Islands.

A Scizor appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Mega Scizor appeared in a fantasy in Lucky Lucario Was Here.

A Scizor that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in the.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Ran owns a Scizor.

Hideki also owns a Scizor.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
owned a Scizor in Pokémon Hair Salon Opens!! where it became his battling Pokémon after revealing himself from his disguise as Green.

Super Smash Bros. Melee
Scizor is a more dangerous version of Marill. Not only does it do more damage but it will also jump around the screen targeting an opponent.

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 DX
Scizor is a playable character in the arcade and Nintendo Switch versions of Pokkén Tournament.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Scizor returns as a Poké Ball 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.

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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Trivia

 * Scizor shares its with . They are both known as the Pincer Pokémon (though Scizor was known as the Scissors Pokémon in Generation II and has been called the Scissor Pokémon in the ).
 * Despite having different base stats, Scizor and both have a base stat total of 500. In turn, Scizor is the only Pokémon to not have its base stat total changed upon evolving.
 * Mega Scizor is tied with, and  for the highest base stat total of all  Pokémon.
 * Scizor and, along with , are the only Pokémon legitimately available in all 27 in-game Poké Ball variants.

Origin
Scizor shares characteristics with flying red s and es. It also shares characteristics with wasp-mimicking.

Name origin
Scizor is a corruption of ' or a combination of scissors and '.

Hassam is a corruption of 剪む hasamu (to clip or snip).

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