Scizor vs Kleavor
Scizor and Kleavor have the same base stat total (500), Kleavor is faster (base Speed 85 vs 65), and Scizor’s Steel moves hit Kleavor for 2×, while Kleavor’s own types do 1× damage to Scizor.
Two evolutions of Scyther: one from a trade with a Metal Coat, one from Hisui.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Scizor | Kleavor |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 70 |
| Attack | 130 | 135 (higher) |
| Defense | 100 (higher) | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 (higher) | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 80 (higher) | 70 |
| Speed | 65 | 85 (higher) |
| Total | 500 | 500 |
| Bulk | 250 (higher) | 235 |
Who has the edge?
Scizor has the higher Sp. Atk (55 vs 45), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (250 vs 235), and hits Kleavor for 2× with its Steel moves, but Kleavor is faster (85 vs 65 base Speed) and has the higher Attack (135 vs 130).
Scizor is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (55 vs 45)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (250 vs 235)
- hits Kleavor for 2× with its Steel moves
Kleavor is ahead on
- is faster (85 vs 65 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (135 vs 130)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Scizor: Swarm, Technician, Light Metal; Kleavor: Swarm, Sheer Force, Sharpness), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Scizor has 117 Speed and Kleavor has 137, so Kleavor moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Scizor | Kleavor |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 65 | 85 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 117 | 137 |
Type matchup, both ways
Scizor (Bug/Steel) attacking Kleavor
Bug 1×, Steel 2×. Using only its own types, Scizor hits Kleavor for 1× with Bug moves (normal damage) and 2× with Steel moves (super effective).
Kleavor (Bug/Rock) attacking Scizor
Bug ½×, Rock 1×. Using only its own types, Kleavor hits Scizor for ½× with Bug moves (not very effective) and 1× with Rock moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Scizor: Fire 4× (super effective).
- Kleavor: Water 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Steel 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Scizor
- Swarm. Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Technician. Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
- Light Metal (hidden ability). Halves the Pokémon's weight.
Kleavor
- Swarm. Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Sheer Force. Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
- Sharpness (hidden ability). Powers up slicing moves.
Size, generation and evolution
Scizor and Kleavor are equally tall (1.8 m), and Scizor is heavier (118 kg vs 89 kg for Kleavor).
| Detail | Scizor | Kleavor |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.8 m | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 118 kg | 89 kg |
| Generation | 2 (Johto) | 8 (Hisui) |
| Evolution line | Scyther → Scizor / Kleavor | Scyther → Scizor / Kleavor |
Scizor (#0212) is a Bug/Steel-type Pincer Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2. Its evolution line is Scyther → Scizor / Kleavor.
Kleavor (#0900) is a Bug/Rock-type Axe Pokémon from Hisui, first seen in Generation 8. Its evolution line is Scyther → Scizor / Kleavor.
Keep exploring
- Open Scizor and Kleavor in the Compare tool
- Scizor and Kleavor Pokédex pages
- Bug/Steel weaknesses · Bug/Rock weaknesses
- Speed tiers