Pokemon GO Mega Scizor raid guide: Best counters, shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

Pokemon GO Mega Scizor is returning as one of the game's rotating Mega Raid Bosses. Scizor has always been a fan-favorite due to its superb design and excellent elemental typing. As such, many players will be lining up for their chance to catch a Scizor with the reward of some Mega Energy to go along with it.

Mega Scizor will hit the Pokemon GO raids from Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 10 am local time to Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 10 am local time.

However, some players may want to study up on this boss as Mega Raids are some of the most demanding challenges Pokemon GO offers.

Those who wish to take the challenge may want to know how to take down this menacing boss. Thankfully, the process can be very easy with the proper game knowledge and well-planned team.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Scizor raids

To beat Mega Scizor, the following Pokemon are the best counters:

• Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Mega Charizard Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Shadow Heatran with Fire Spin and Magma Storm

Mega Scizor as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Best Fire-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Scizor

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega or Shadow Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Mega Charizard Y	Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Shadow Heatran	Fire Spin	Magma Storm
Shadow Moltres	Fire Spin	Overheat
Reshiram	Fire Fang	Fusion Flare
Shadow Darmanitan	Fire Fang	Overheat
Mega Charizard X	Fire Spin	Blast Burn
Shadow Emboar	Ember	Blast Burn
Shadow Ho-Oh	Incinerate	Sacred Fire
Shadow Chandelure	Fire Spin	Overheat

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What are Mega Scizor's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Scizor's dual Bug- and Steel-typing makes it only weak to Fire-type moves, taking 256% damage from them. It is highly recommended to use Fire-type Pokemon equipped with Fire moves to get the additional STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus) damage.

On the other hand, Mega Scizor resists the following list of types:

• Grass (39.1%)
• Poison (39.1%)
• Bug (62.5%)
• Dragon (62.5%)
• Fairy (62.5%)
• Ice (62.5%)
• Normal (62.5%)
• Psychic (62.5%)
• Steel (62.5%)

To learn more about type matchups, check out our Pokemon Type Calculator.

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Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Mega Scizor raids?

Yes, it is possible to defeat Pokemon GO Mega Scizor raids. Make sure not to include Pokemon that Mega Scizor is resistant to and capitalize on its quad weakness to Fire-types.

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Shiny odds from Mega Scizor raids in Pokemon GO

Shiny Scizor and Shiny Mega Scizor (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Once defeated, Mega Scizor boss has a 1-in-128 chances of being a shiny variant. It will be a Scizor, which then becomes a Shiny Mega Scizor upon Mega Evolution.

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Scizor 100% CP from raids (hundo CP)

You will encounter Scizor after defeating the Mega raid. Depending on its IVs and the weather, its CP will lie in one of the following ranges:

• No weather boost: 1,636 CP - 1,714 CP at Level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Rain or Snow): 2,046 CP - 2,143 CP at Level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Pokemon GO Mega Scizor stats and moves as a raid boss

Pokemon GO Mega Scizor raid boss will have the following stats:

• Combat Power: 45,403
• Attack: 279
• Defense: 250
• Stamina: 9,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Fury Cutter and Bullet Punch
• Charged Attacks: Night Slash, Iron Head, X-Scissor, and Trailblaze

Mega Scizor raid will have a 300-second timer count, allowing 20 players to participate. The raid can be participated in via remote passes and in person.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts