[SET]
name: Bulky Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Bullet Punch
move 3: U-turn / Close Combat
move 4: Roost
item: Scizorite
ability: Light Metal
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 112 Def / 124 SpD / 20 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Scizor leverages its great bulk and solid defensive typing to serve as a sturdy check to many Pokemon—including Weavile, Kartana, and Tapu Lele—and a solid wincon as well. U-turn allows it to serve as a pivot: easily switching it out of checks such as Gholdengo, Urshifu-R, and Mega Charizard Y, it brings in teammates like Tapu Koko and Dragapult to deal with them. Close Combat can be used to dispose of Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Heatran much more quickly, greatly denting them on the switch. The given EV spread allows Mega Scizor to survive two Close Combats from Mega Lopunny after Stealth Rock and outspeed uninvested Heatran, with the HP and Special Defense EVs helping it check Tapu Lele and Espathra. Mega Scizor's pivot support is extremely valuable to Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Rotom-W, and Zamazenta, which all also appreciate how well it exploits defensive Pokemon such as Clodsire, Ferrothorn, and Landorus-T. Rotom-W forms a strong VoltTurn core with Mega Scizor as well, with both pivoting out on their checks and racking up solid chip damage over time. Nasty Plot Tornadus-T appreciates Mega Scizor pressuring specially defensive walls and offensive Pokemon like Weavile and Clodsire, letting it go all-in as an offensive wallbreaker with ease. Mega Scizor wearing down Rotom-W and Heatran is also particularly useful for Tornadus-T, as these Pokemon can heavily damage or cripple Tornadus-T in one way or another. Mega Scizor being completely countered by Gholdengo mandates a Pursuit trapper like Weavile or Kingambit to pressure it. Skeledirge also hard counters Mega Scizor, encouraging the aforementioned teammates as well as Garganacl and Heatran.
[SET]
name: Swords Dance + 3 Attacks
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Bullet Punch
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Dual Wingbeat / Knock Off
item: Scizorite
ability: Light Metal
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
This set takes on a much more offensive role, using its solid defensive typing for easy entry points against Pokemon like Weavile, Kingambit, and Espathra, setting up, and threatening the vast majority of the metagame with its strong Technician-boosted attacks. Close Combat KOes Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn, as well as providing a strong neutral hit against Rotom-W. Dual Wingbeat hits Clodsire and Toxapex for reliable neutral damage, hits Zamazenta super effectively, and breaks Substitute against Shed Tail hyper offense teams and Dragon Dance Dragapult. Knock Off is an alternative to hit Gholdengo reliably and remove items like Leftovers from Rotom-W and Heavy-Duty Boots from Tornadus-T, Skeledirge, and Volcarona. This allows a teammate or Mega Scizor to wear them down much more easily. Knock Off is especially relevant in Rotom-W's case, as removing Leftovers makes it easier to put into KO range of +2 Close Combat. Running Knock Off makes Toxapex a much worse matchup, however, so Pokemon like Great Tusk and Tapu Koko that can pressure it are appreciated. Sand Tomb can be used to reliably beat Clodsire, Toxapex, and Gholdengo, preventing them from reliably checking it. (added paragraph break) Offensive Mega Scizor fits much better on hyper offense teams, which appreciate its incredibly valuable—though short-term—defensive utility. Grimmsnarl is a perfect teammate, providing dual screens to let it set up against foes like Great Tusk, Dragonite, and Landorus-T; it also pivots Mega Scizor in and appreciates it baiting in Gholdengo, which prevents Grimmsnarl from pivoting as effectively. Gholdengo itself is also a notable partner, as it appreciates Mega Scizor dispatching the most popular Dark-types in Weavile and Kingambit. Entry hazards from suicide leads like Landorus-T and Garchomp allow Mega Scizor to clean late-game, as its foes must be chipped before any sweeping is done. Entry hazards particularly help in wearing down checks like Urshifu-R and bulkier Garchomp sets. Mega Scizor struggles against bulky Steel-resistant Pokemon like Rotom-W and Volcarona; Dragonite and Dragapult can take care of the latter, switching into Volcarona to set up as it switches into Mega Scizor, whereas Great Tusk can remove Leftovers from the former, making it easier for Mega Scizor to dispatch with +2 Close Combat. Physically defensive Unaware walls in Skeledirge and Dondozo completely wall Mega Scizor, so offensive Pokemon that can bait in or wear down these foes, including Calm Mind Espathra and Iron Valiant, make for solid partners.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Sulo, 528036]]
- Quality checked by: [[adem, 529732], [Ryuji, 515767]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]
name: Bulky Swords Dance
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Bullet Punch
move 3: U-turn / Close Combat
move 4: Roost
item: Scizorite
ability: Light Metal
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 112 Def / 124 SpD / 20 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Scizor leverages its great bulk and solid defensive typing to serve as a sturdy check to many Pokemon—including Weavile, Kartana, and Tapu Lele—and a solid wincon as well. U-turn allows it to serve as a pivot: easily switching it out of checks such as Gholdengo, Urshifu-R, and Mega Charizard Y, it brings in teammates like Tapu Koko and Dragapult to deal with them. Close Combat can be used to dispose of Steel-types like Ferrothorn and Heatran much more quickly, greatly denting them on the switch. The given EV spread allows Mega Scizor to survive two Close Combats from Mega Lopunny after Stealth Rock and outspeed uninvested Heatran, with the HP and Special Defense EVs helping it check Tapu Lele and Espathra. Mega Scizor's pivot support is extremely valuable to Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Rotom-W, and Zamazenta, which all also appreciate how well it exploits defensive Pokemon such as Clodsire, Ferrothorn, and Landorus-T. Rotom-W forms a strong VoltTurn core with Mega Scizor as well, with both pivoting out on their checks and racking up solid chip damage over time. Nasty Plot Tornadus-T appreciates Mega Scizor pressuring specially defensive walls and offensive Pokemon like Weavile and Clodsire, letting it go all-in as an offensive wallbreaker with ease. Mega Scizor wearing down Rotom-W and Heatran is also particularly useful for Tornadus-T, as these Pokemon can heavily damage or cripple Tornadus-T in one way or another. Mega Scizor being completely countered by Gholdengo mandates a Pursuit trapper like Weavile or Kingambit to pressure it. Skeledirge also hard counters Mega Scizor, encouraging the aforementioned teammates as well as Garganacl and Heatran.
[SET]
name: Swords Dance + 3 Attacks
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Bullet Punch
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Dual Wingbeat / Knock Off
item: Scizorite
ability: Light Metal
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
This set takes on a much more offensive role, using its solid defensive typing for easy entry points against Pokemon like Weavile, Kingambit, and Espathra, setting up, and threatening the vast majority of the metagame with its strong Technician-boosted attacks. Close Combat KOes Steel-types like Heatran and Ferrothorn, as well as providing a strong neutral hit against Rotom-W. Dual Wingbeat hits Clodsire and Toxapex for reliable neutral damage, hits Zamazenta super effectively, and breaks Substitute against Shed Tail hyper offense teams and Dragon Dance Dragapult. Knock Off is an alternative to hit Gholdengo reliably and remove items like Leftovers from Rotom-W and Heavy-Duty Boots from Tornadus-T, Skeledirge, and Volcarona. This allows a teammate or Mega Scizor to wear them down much more easily. Knock Off is especially relevant in Rotom-W's case, as removing Leftovers makes it easier to put into KO range of +2 Close Combat. Running Knock Off makes Toxapex a much worse matchup, however, so Pokemon like Great Tusk and Tapu Koko that can pressure it are appreciated. Sand Tomb can be used to reliably beat Clodsire, Toxapex, and Gholdengo, preventing them from reliably checking it. (added paragraph break) Offensive Mega Scizor fits much better on hyper offense teams, which appreciate its incredibly valuable—though short-term—defensive utility. Grimmsnarl is a perfect teammate, providing dual screens to let it set up against foes like Great Tusk, Dragonite, and Landorus-T; it also pivots Mega Scizor in and appreciates it baiting in Gholdengo, which prevents Grimmsnarl from pivoting as effectively. Gholdengo itself is also a notable partner, as it appreciates Mega Scizor dispatching the most popular Dark-types in Weavile and Kingambit. Entry hazards from suicide leads like Landorus-T and Garchomp allow Mega Scizor to clean late-game, as its foes must be chipped before any sweeping is done. Entry hazards particularly help in wearing down checks like Urshifu-R and bulkier Garchomp sets. Mega Scizor struggles against bulky Steel-resistant Pokemon like Rotom-W and Volcarona; Dragonite and Dragapult can take care of the latter, switching into Volcarona to set up as it switches into Mega Scizor, whereas Great Tusk can remove Leftovers from the former, making it easier for Mega Scizor to dispatch with +2 Close Combat. Physically defensive Unaware walls in Skeledirge and Dondozo completely wall Mega Scizor, so offensive Pokemon that can bait in or wear down these foes, including Calm Mind Espathra and Iron Valiant, make for solid partners.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Sulo, 528036]]
- Quality checked by: [[adem, 529732], [Ryuji, 515767]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]
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