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In the World of Pokémon, there lives a vast number and variety of amazing creatures to befriend and collect. Every week, we will be focusing on a single one of these Pokémon or evolutionary line and talking about what makes it special. This week's Pokémon of choice is the Scizor-line!
Hard-hitting and agile, Scyther and Scizor are Bug-type Pokémon that debuted in Generations I and II. They are both large and imposing Pokémon based on various orders of insects with big emphases on mantises and mantidflies. Scyther and Scizor make their homes in grasslands and forests where they hide in the vegetation to stalk and ambush prey. With ninja-like speed Scyther assault their prey and cleave through them with their sharp scythe arms. Scizor of course use their pincers to clamp and crush the target, but will also use them just straight up smash on it mercilessly. As seen in the anime Scyther live in groups lead by an alpha that attain its status through one-on-one combat. Young Scyther have been known to leave their parent groups and travel deep into the mountains where they train their scythe and speed skills. Once evolving into Scizor these Pokémon become coated in hard durable steel. This increases their defense and attack power but also negates their ability to fly. Instead Scizor use their wings to regulate their body temperature. Apparently their bodies can become too hot and melt during the heat of battle! Take that as an indicator of the power and energy Scizor are able to put out. Scizor pincers have peculiar spot patterns that resemble eyes and give them the appearance of heads. These masquerading pincers can serve as decoys against enemies and predators drawing attention away from the real head and leaving the attacker vulnerable to a counter strike.
Scyther and Scizor’s enduring popularity ensured that in Gen VI Scizor would receive a Mega Evolution alongside their rival big bugs Pinsir and Heracross. This Mega Evolution further magnifies Scizor’s intimidation factor by bestowing it with massive serrated pincers. Logically with these new diabolically sized pincers Mega Scizor gets an increase in attack power and its defenses. Yet despite this impressive change to its weaponry the increase in its defenses seems to be what really matters in the long run. With one real weakness and many resistances Mega Scizor was able to transition into more defensive play styles while still retaining its outstanding power. Mega Scizor is able to utilize its defensive and supportive tools to a much greater effect while keeping the opponent on edge. Swords Dance to boost, Roost to recover, and Bullet Punch to smash fast and hard is more than what many defensive heavy hitters would ask for. Unlike other Mega Evolutions that needed to change in a considerable way from their base form all Mega Scizor did was raise its base stats which really was enough to make Scizor even better than it already was.
Scyther and Scizor are unique among all Pokémon in that both the pre-evolution and the evolved form have the same base stat total. When Scyther evolves into Scizor its Speed is lowered to raise its Attack and Defense. Makes sense since being coated in metal would make one slower while increasing durability and damage potential. It’s also interesting that unlike other evolutions Scizor doesn’t seem to be quite an upgrade from Scyther. Trading scythes for pincers appears to be more of a lateral change rather than a straight improvement though pincers are more useful for manipulation. Other changes such as the loss of flight and the swap of a carnivore-style head to a sleek head with a smaller mouth also give the impression of horizontal movement rather than direct progression. With traits like these Scizor could have been a new form of Scyther if it was created in recent times. It’s only naturally for such a striking pair to be so unique.
Here are some questions to consider to get conversation rolling. You don't have to answer all of them or any of them in your post as long as you're staying on topic and within global forum rules.
-Do you like or dislike this Pokémon? Why?
-How is this Pokémon in-game?
-How is this Pokémon in competitive play? Are there any interesting strategies you like to use for them?
-Do you like this Pokémon's representation in the anime? Are there any moments or qualities in particular you enjoy/dislike?
-How do you think this Pokémon would interact with our world?
-If given the power to, would you change anything about this Pokémon and if so, what would you change?
-How do Scyther and Scizor compare to other Pokémon of their types?
-Do you prefer using Mega Scizor or standard Scizor in battle?
-Which do you like more: Scyther or Scizor?
-Were you aware of the unique situation with Scyther’s evolution to Scizor, and what do you think about it? Is horizontal progression rather than vertical something you would like to see done again in another species?
If you have any suggestions for Pokémon you'd like to discuss in the future just leave your ideas at the bottom of your post. Make sure you give your thoughts about the current Pokémon first!
Thanks to our boy @Guzma for suggesting this Pokémon of the Week!
Previous Pokémon of the Week:
Hard-hitting and agile, Scyther and Scizor are Bug-type Pokémon that debuted in Generations I and II. They are both large and imposing Pokémon based on various orders of insects with big emphases on mantises and mantidflies. Scyther and Scizor make their homes in grasslands and forests where they hide in the vegetation to stalk and ambush prey. With ninja-like speed Scyther assault their prey and cleave through them with their sharp scythe arms. Scizor of course use their pincers to clamp and crush the target, but will also use them just straight up smash on it mercilessly. As seen in the anime Scyther live in groups lead by an alpha that attain its status through one-on-one combat. Young Scyther have been known to leave their parent groups and travel deep into the mountains where they train their scythe and speed skills. Once evolving into Scizor these Pokémon become coated in hard durable steel. This increases their defense and attack power but also negates their ability to fly. Instead Scizor use their wings to regulate their body temperature. Apparently their bodies can become too hot and melt during the heat of battle! Take that as an indicator of the power and energy Scizor are able to put out. Scizor pincers have peculiar spot patterns that resemble eyes and give them the appearance of heads. These masquerading pincers can serve as decoys against enemies and predators drawing attention away from the real head and leaving the attacker vulnerable to a counter strike.
Scyther and Scizor’s enduring popularity ensured that in Gen VI Scizor would receive a Mega Evolution alongside their rival big bugs Pinsir and Heracross. This Mega Evolution further magnifies Scizor’s intimidation factor by bestowing it with massive serrated pincers. Logically with these new diabolically sized pincers Mega Scizor gets an increase in attack power and its defenses. Yet despite this impressive change to its weaponry the increase in its defenses seems to be what really matters in the long run. With one real weakness and many resistances Mega Scizor was able to transition into more defensive play styles while still retaining its outstanding power. Mega Scizor is able to utilize its defensive and supportive tools to a much greater effect while keeping the opponent on edge. Swords Dance to boost, Roost to recover, and Bullet Punch to smash fast and hard is more than what many defensive heavy hitters would ask for. Unlike other Mega Evolutions that needed to change in a considerable way from their base form all Mega Scizor did was raise its base stats which really was enough to make Scizor even better than it already was.
Scyther and Scizor are unique among all Pokémon in that both the pre-evolution and the evolved form have the same base stat total. When Scyther evolves into Scizor its Speed is lowered to raise its Attack and Defense. Makes sense since being coated in metal would make one slower while increasing durability and damage potential. It’s also interesting that unlike other evolutions Scizor doesn’t seem to be quite an upgrade from Scyther. Trading scythes for pincers appears to be more of a lateral change rather than a straight improvement though pincers are more useful for manipulation. Other changes such as the loss of flight and the swap of a carnivore-style head to a sleek head with a smaller mouth also give the impression of horizontal movement rather than direct progression. With traits like these Scizor could have been a new form of Scyther if it was created in recent times. It’s only naturally for such a striking pair to be so unique.
Here are some questions to consider to get conversation rolling. You don't have to answer all of them or any of them in your post as long as you're staying on topic and within global forum rules.
-Do you like or dislike this Pokémon? Why?
-How is this Pokémon in-game?
-How is this Pokémon in competitive play? Are there any interesting strategies you like to use for them?
-Do you like this Pokémon's representation in the anime? Are there any moments or qualities in particular you enjoy/dislike?
-How do you think this Pokémon would interact with our world?
-If given the power to, would you change anything about this Pokémon and if so, what would you change?
-How do Scyther and Scizor compare to other Pokémon of their types?
-Do you prefer using Mega Scizor or standard Scizor in battle?
-Which do you like more: Scyther or Scizor?
-Were you aware of the unique situation with Scyther’s evolution to Scizor, and what do you think about it? Is horizontal progression rather than vertical something you would like to see done again in another species?
If you have any suggestions for Pokémon you'd like to discuss in the future just leave your ideas at the bottom of your post. Make sure you give your thoughts about the current Pokémon first!
Thanks to our boy @Guzma for suggesting this Pokémon of the Week!
Previous Pokémon of the Week:
Pokémon of the Week #1: Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, & Venusaur
Pokémon of the Week #2: Scraggy & Scrafty
Pokémon of the Week #3: Gulpin & Swalot
Pokémon of the Week #4: Porygon, Porygon2, & Porygon-Z
Pokémon of the Week #5: Emolga
Pokémon of the Week #6: Rufflet & Braviary
Pokémon of the Week #7: Ditto
Pokémon of the Week #8: Wynaut & Wobbuffet
Pokémon of the Week #9: Sneasel & Weavile
Pokémon of the Week #10: Murkrow & Honchkrow
Pokémon of the Week #11: Houndour & Houndoom
Pokémon of the Week #12: Exeggcute & Exeggutor
Pokémon of the Week #13: Gastly, Haunter, & Gengar
Pokemon of the Week #14: Smoochum & Jynx
Pokémon of the Week #15: Beldum, Metang, & Metagross
Pokémon of the Week #16: Bidoof
Pokémon of the Week # 17: Deerling & Sawsbuck
Pokémon of the Week #18: Munchlax & Snorlax
Pokémon of the Week #19: Hoppip, Skiploom, & Jumpluff
Pokémon of the Week #20: Nincada, Ninjask, & Shedinja
Pokémon of the Week #21: Pumpkaboo & Gourgeist
Pokémon of the Week #22: Mudkip, Marshtomp, & Swampert
Pokémon of the Week #23: Froakie, Frogadier, & Greninja
Pokémon of the Week #24: Rattata & Raticate
Pokémon of the Week #25: Mimikyu
Pokémon of the Week #26: Mareep, Flaaffy, & Ampharos
Pokémon of the Week #27: Delibird
Pokémon of the Week #28: Espeon
Pokémon of the Week #29: Rowlet, Dartrix, & Decidueye
Pokémon of the Week #30: Popplio, Brionne, & Primarina
Pokémon of the Week #31: Litten, Torracat, & Incineroar
Pokémon of the Week #32: Woobat & Swoobat
Pokémon of the Week #33: Vulpix & Ninetales
Pokémon of the Week #34: Mewtwo
Pokémon of the Week #35: Shellos & Gastrodon
Pokémon of the Week #36: Weedle, Kakuna, & Beedrill
Pokémon of the Week #37: Alomomola
Pokémon of the Week #38: Pidove, Tranquill, & Unfezant
Pokémon of the Week #39: Darkrai
Pokémon of the Week #40: MissingNo.
Pokémon of the Week #41: Pikachu
Pokémon of the Week #42: Bonsly & Sudowoodo
Pokémon of the Week #43: Wingull & Pelliper
Pokémon of the Week #44: Swirlix & Slurpuff
Pokémon of the Week #45: Lotad, Lombre, & Ludicolo
Pokémon of the Week #46: Kangakhan
Pokémon of the Week #47: Riolu and Lucario
Pokémon of the Week #48: Raichu
Pokémon of the Week #49: Magikarp & Gyarados
Pokémon of the Week #50: Horsea, Seadra & Kingdra
Pokémon of the Week #51: Elgyem and Beheeyem
Pokémon of the Week #2: Scraggy & Scrafty
Pokémon of the Week #3: Gulpin & Swalot
Pokémon of the Week #4: Porygon, Porygon2, & Porygon-Z
Pokémon of the Week #5: Emolga
Pokémon of the Week #6: Rufflet & Braviary
Pokémon of the Week #7: Ditto
Pokémon of the Week #8: Wynaut & Wobbuffet
Pokémon of the Week #9: Sneasel & Weavile
Pokémon of the Week #10: Murkrow & Honchkrow
Pokémon of the Week #11: Houndour & Houndoom
Pokémon of the Week #12: Exeggcute & Exeggutor
Pokémon of the Week #13: Gastly, Haunter, & Gengar
Pokemon of the Week #14: Smoochum & Jynx
Pokémon of the Week #15: Beldum, Metang, & Metagross
Pokémon of the Week #16: Bidoof
Pokémon of the Week # 17: Deerling & Sawsbuck
Pokémon of the Week #18: Munchlax & Snorlax
Pokémon of the Week #19: Hoppip, Skiploom, & Jumpluff
Pokémon of the Week #20: Nincada, Ninjask, & Shedinja
Pokémon of the Week #21: Pumpkaboo & Gourgeist
Pokémon of the Week #22: Mudkip, Marshtomp, & Swampert
Pokémon of the Week #23: Froakie, Frogadier, & Greninja
Pokémon of the Week #24: Rattata & Raticate
Pokémon of the Week #25: Mimikyu
Pokémon of the Week #26: Mareep, Flaaffy, & Ampharos
Pokémon of the Week #27: Delibird
Pokémon of the Week #28: Espeon
Pokémon of the Week #29: Rowlet, Dartrix, & Decidueye
Pokémon of the Week #30: Popplio, Brionne, & Primarina
Pokémon of the Week #31: Litten, Torracat, & Incineroar
Pokémon of the Week #32: Woobat & Swoobat
Pokémon of the Week #33: Vulpix & Ninetales
Pokémon of the Week #34: Mewtwo
Pokémon of the Week #35: Shellos & Gastrodon
Pokémon of the Week #36: Weedle, Kakuna, & Beedrill
Pokémon of the Week #37: Alomomola
Pokémon of the Week #38: Pidove, Tranquill, & Unfezant
Pokémon of the Week #39: Darkrai
Pokémon of the Week #40: MissingNo.
Pokémon of the Week #41: Pikachu
Pokémon of the Week #42: Bonsly & Sudowoodo
Pokémon of the Week #43: Wingull & Pelliper
Pokémon of the Week #44: Swirlix & Slurpuff
Pokémon of the Week #45: Lotad, Lombre, & Ludicolo
Pokémon of the Week #46: Kangakhan
Pokémon of the Week #47: Riolu and Lucario
Pokémon of the Week #48: Raichu
Pokémon of the Week #49: Magikarp & Gyarados
Pokémon of the Week #50: Horsea, Seadra & Kingdra
Pokémon of the Week #51: Elgyem and Beheeyem