Mega Scizor is a dual-type Pokémon whose pincers stretch and develop indentations. Its claws can pierce through concrete and once the opponent is caught, there is no chance for them to escape. The lower half of its claws are white and have three pointed tips on the underside. It is strong against different types of Pokémon and players need to be careful while fighting it. here is the Pokémon Go guide in which we will talk about the best counter against Mega Scizor to help players finish the raid with ease.

Mega Scizor in Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go Mega Scizor Counters
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Mega Scizor is a double type Pokémon Beetle and Steel with a maximum CP of 4621. It has a double weakness towards Fire-type attacks and so players are advised to use Mega Fire-type Pokémon against it for the additional bonus damage that Pokémon-type can cause.

Mega Scizor moveset

The best movesets for Mega Scizor are Fury Clipper And Iron Head. Both combined have the maximum DPS of 46.7. It is the best combination to fight in Pokémon gyms and PvP battles. As it is strong against many types of Pokémon, players will need to have the correct Fire-type Pokémon on their team to successfully counter Mega Scizor.

The best counters against Mega Scizor in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counters against Mega Scizor that you can use and guarantee a win.

  • Charizard (Mega Y): Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Charizard (Mega X): Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Houndoom (mega): Firefang / Flamethrower
  • Reshiram: Firefang / Overheat
  • Darmanitan (standard): Firefang / Overheat
  • Darmanitan: Firefang / Overheating
  • Moltres: Rotation of fire / overheating
  • Blaziken: Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Embark: Ember / Explosive Burn
  • Entei: Fang of Fire / Overheat
  • Chandelure: Rotation of fire / overheating
  • Heatran: Fire Thrower / Flamethrower
  • Charizard: Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Infernape: Rotation of fire / Explosive burn
  • Flareon: Rotation of fire / overheating
  • typhlosion: Incinerate / Burn explosive
  • Ho-Oh: Incinerate / Sacred Fire
  • Pyroar: Firefang / Overheat
  • Arcanine (Hisuiano): Firefang / Flamethrower
  • Mortar: Rotation of fire / Burst of fire
  • Vittini: Quick Attack / V Creation
  • Arcanine: Firefang / Flamethrower
  • Manectrico (Mega): Thunder Fang / Overheating
  • Hondom: Firefang / Flamethrower
  • Salami: Fang of Fire / Outbreak of Fire
  • Delfox: Fire Thrower / Flamethrower
  • Incinera: Fang of Fire / Outbreak of Fire
  • Salazè: Incineration / Fire explosion
  • Lopunny (Mega): Low Kick / Fire Punch
  • Simise: Fire Thrower / Flamethrower
  • Heatmor: Fire Thrower / Flamethrower
  • Mewdue: Psycho Cut / Flamethrower
  • Quick: Rotation of fire / Burst of fire
  • Gengar (Mega): Lick / Shadow Ball
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Mega evolutions like Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom And Mega Charizard X they are highly recommended due to their inherent raw power along with the extra damage bonus as they are Fire-type. Other Pokémon like Reshiram and Chandelure are other great options too. It is possible to use Mega Scizor using two Mega Pokémon in sunny conditions, but players can also defeat it with relative ease by teaming up with 3 to 5 trainers with high-level Fire-type Pokémon, regardless of the weather.

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