Here are the best counters and weaknesses you should exploit to easily beat Mega Scizor in Pokemon GO Raids!
Pokemon GO players are always excited to see which new Pokemon will be making their way into the game – and this includes Mega Evolutions.
The Bug Out event in Pokemon GO added new Bug-type Pokemon and shinies to the game, in addition to the long-awaited Mega Scizor.
Although, if you want to defeat Mega Scizor in Pokemon GO Raids and get Mega Energy to evolve your Scizor, there are a few things you’ll need to know first.
How to Beat Mega Scizor in Pokemon GO – Full Raid Guide
To beat Mega Scizor in Pokemon GO, you’ll first need to know when Mega Scizor Raids are taking place. Then, you should find out its weaknesses and the best Pokemon to counter Mega Scizor.
We’ve got all of this information for you below in our handy Mega Scizor Raid guide.
When is Mega Scizor in Pokemon GO Raids?
Mega Scizor last appeared in Raids from August 10 to August 16, 2022, to coincide with the Bug Out event.
It’s pretty difficult to defeat Mega Scizor so you’ll need to team up with other Pokemon trainers and learn its weaknesses and best counters to defeat it.
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Weaknesses
Mega Scizor only has one weakness in Pokemon GO – Fire. However, it is super weak to Fire-type attacks which do 265% damage against it!
Resistances
Meanwhile, Mega Scizor is resistant to a whopping 9 different types. These are all of Scizor’s resistances and how much damage it takes from attacks of these type:
- Bug (62.5%)
- Dragon (62.5%)
- Fairy (62.5%)
- Grass (39.1%)
- Ice (62.5%)
- Normal (62.5%)
- Poison (39.1%)
- Psychic (62.5%)
- Steel (62.5%)
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Best Counters For Mega Scizor & Moves
Any strong Fire-type Pokemon is a good counter for Mega Scizor, but these are our top 5 picks for the best Pokemon to use in Mega Scizor Raids.
| Pokemon | Image | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshiram |  | Fire Fang | Overheat |
| Darmanitan |  | Fire Fang | Overheat |
| Chandelure |  | Fire Spin | Overheat |
| Moltres |  | Fire Spin | Overheat |
| Blaziken |  | Fire Spin | Blast Burn |
If you haven’t got a Moltres to fight Mega Scizor with, check out our guide on how to catch Galarian Moltres, Zapdos, and Articuno in Pokemon GO.
Also, here’s the fastest way to earn PokeCoins in Pokemon GO! This will let you buy plenty of Remote Raid Passes.
