Last Updated: 09/23/2026 11:05 [UTC]

Scizor

Tier E

VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions)

1.03%Usage Rate
46.63%Win Rate
31.15%Lead Rate
52.17%Selection Rate
1205Avg Rating

3412 total games · 1591 wins · 1821 losses · 09/09/2026–09/23/2026

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

Bullet PunchUsed in 892 of 3412 battles (26.1%)
46.9%
Bug BiteUsed in 650 of 3412 battles (19.1%)
51.5%
ProtectUsed in 488 of 3412 battles (14.3%)
46.1%
Swords DanceUsed in 385 of 3412 battles (11.3%)
48.8%
Close CombatUsed in 143 of 3412 battles (4.2%)
48.3%
Dual WingbeatUsed in 124 of 3412 battles (3.6%)
55.6%
TailwindUsed in 64 of 3412 battles (1.9%)
29.7%
U-turnUsed in 40 of 3412 battles (1.2%)
52.5%
Knock OffUsed in 38 of 3412 battles (1.1%)
21.1%
Iron HeadUsed in 20 of 3412 battles (0.6%)
50.0%

Win rate when used · bars centered at 50%

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Usage by rating

Win rate by rating

Chart data
Trends
Period / bandUsage %Win %
09/09~1.0545.41
09/14~0.8446.08
09/20~1.1647.88
09/21~1.0546.90
Rating bands
Period / bandUsage %Win %
~R11321.2747.77
~R11871.2247.21
~R12501.0646.73
~R13320.9544.76
R1332~0.6345.86

Scizor Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Scizor currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 46.6% win rate. This data represents 166,429 games analyzed over 14 days from 09/09/2026 to 09/23/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Bullet Punch used in 26.1% of battles. Dual Wingbeat demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.6% While Bullet Punch is the most popular choice, Dual Wingbeat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Rillaboom, Garchomp, and Milotic in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Glimmora, achieving a 53.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Sinistcha, Baxcalibur, and Ninetales-Alola, while caution is advised against Excadrill, Archaludon, and Indeedee.

Strategic Recommendations

Scizor currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates · bars centered at 50%

1005 games · 0.60% appear
47.2%
828 games · 0.50% appear
47.8%
601 games · 0.36% appear
50.4%
563 games · 0.34% appear
44.6%
557 games · 0.33% appear
47.9%
542 games · 0.33% appear
46.9%
511 games · 0.31% appear
43.0%
489 games · 0.29% appear
45.2%
444 games · 0.27% appear
47.3%
389 games · 0.23% appear
44.5%
371 games · 0.22% appear
47.4%
365 games · 0.22% appear
51.2%
337 games · 0.20% appear
47.2%
324 games · 0.19% appear
45.4%
307 games · 0.18% appear
46.6%
289 games · 0.17% appear
48.8%
288 games · 0.17% appear
53.1%
253 games · 0.15% appear
48.2%
248 games · 0.15% appear
46.8%
236 games · 0.14% appear
45.8%

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents · bars centered at 50%

1364 games · 0.82% appear
46.7%
1249 games · 0.75% appear
47.5%
964 games · 0.58% appear
46.1%
859 games · 0.52% appear
44.0%
754 games · 0.45% appear
45.1%
721 games · 0.43% appear
46.3%
647 games · 0.39% appear
45.8%
636 games · 0.38% appear
45.4%
565 games · 0.34% appear
46.0%
512 games · 0.31% appear
49.0%
492 games · 0.30% appear
44.1%
474 games · 0.28% appear
45.8%
432 games · 0.26% appear
44.2%
416 games · 0.25% appear
39.9%
375 games · 0.23% appear
43.5%
359 games · 0.22% appear
51.5%
335 games · 0.20% appear
48.4%
327 games · 0.20% appear
48.0%
314 games · 0.19% appear
44.9%
290 games · 0.17% appear
43.5%

Strong Partners

Teammates with the highest win rates · bars centered at 50%

288 games · 0.17% appear
53.1%
212 games · 0.13% appear
51.9%
160 games · 0.10% appear
51.9%
202 games · 0.12% appear
51.5%
365 games · 0.22% appear
51.2%
228 games · 0.14% appear
50.4%
601 games · 0.36% appear
50.4%
206 games · 0.12% appear
49.5%
289 games · 0.17% appear
48.8%
232 games · 0.14% appear
48.7%

Challenging Partners

Teammates with the lowest win rates · bars centered at 50%

511 games · 0.31% appear
43.0%
389 games · 0.23% appear
44.5%
563 games · 0.34% appear
44.6%
489 games · 0.29% appear
45.2%
324 games · 0.19% appear
45.4%
236 games · 0.14% appear
45.8%
224 games · 0.13% appear
46.0%
165 games · 0.10% appear
46.1%
307 games · 0.18% appear
46.6%

Favorable Matchups

Opponents with the highest win rates · bars centered at 50%

359 games · 0.22% appear
51.5%
171 games · 0.10% appear
50.9%
168 games · 0.10% appear
50.0%
512 games · 0.31% appear
49.0%
170 games · 0.10% appear
48.8%
159 games · 0.10% appear
48.4%
335 games · 0.20% appear
48.4%
327 games · 0.20% appear
48.0%
228 games · 0.14% appear
47.8%
230 games · 0.14% appear
47.8%

Difficult Matchups

Opponents with the lowest win rates · bars centered at 50%

190 games · 0.11% appear
37.9%
416 games · 0.25% appear
39.9%
259 games · 0.16% appear
40.5%
167 games · 0.10% appear
41.3%
225 games · 0.14% appear
41.3%
213 games · 0.13% appear
41.3%
290 games · 0.17% appear
41.7%
290 games · 0.17% appear
43.5%
375 games · 0.23% appear
43.5%
159 games · 0.10% appear
44.0%