[SET]
name: Two Attacks
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Bullet Punch
move 3: Roost
move 4: Sand Tomb
item: Scizorite
ability: Light Metal
nature: Adamant
evs: 248 HP / 40 Atk / 220 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Scizor is an excellent offensive presence, thanks to its great Attack stat and an excellent ability in Technician to pick off weakened Pokemon. Its excellent typing and great natural bulk allow it to check many of the tier's powerful breakers like Kyurem, Tapu Lele, and Weavile. Bullet Punch is a strong STAB priority move that somewhat makes up for Mega Scizor's terrible base Speed revenge killing faster Pokemon like Kyurem, Mega Diancie, and Weavile. Roost gives it longevity. Sand Tomb allows Mega Scizor to eliminate would-be switch-ins such as, Heatran and Magnezone, while also trapping and removing Toxapex at the risk of a burn. Light Metal before Mega Evolving reduces damage from Greninja's Low Kick. The listed EVs allows Mega Scizor to outspeed specially defensive Heatran and maximum Speed Magnezone, and it still has the bulk to check Pokemon like Mega Latias, Kyurem, and Clefable.
This set fits on balance and bulky offense teams, as they appreciate Mega Scizor switching into many attacks using its bulk and typing, acting as a potent late-game cleaner, and revenge killing. Fairy-types like Clefable and Tapu Koko, which benefit from the removal of Heatran and Magnezone, are ideal teammates. Mega Scizor tends to invite in counters like Zapdos, Ferrothorn, and Slowbro; Pokemon like Heatran and Rotom-W that can take advantage of these Pokemon make good partners. Victini is also a great partner, as it shares many checks with Mega Scizor while checking Mega Charizard Y and Tapu Lele for it. Water-types such as Gastrodon, Slowbro, Rotom-W, Slowking, and Tapu Fini cover Mega Scizor's nasty 4x Fire weakness. Tapu Fini is particularly good, as it summons Misty Terrain, which potentially allows Mega Scizor to trap Toxapex without the risk of getting burned by Scald. In return, Mega Scizor can switch in on the Grass-type moves that annoy Tapu Fini. Mega Scizor removing Toxapex could pave way for setup sweepers like Quiver Dance Volcarona, Calm Mind Clefable, and Swords Dance Weavile.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mega Scizor has no other viable options.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fire-types and Fire-type coverage**: Moltres, Mega Charizard Y, and Volcarona can swap in on Mega Scizor fairly easily and force it out with their STAB moves. Several Pokemon that Mega Scizor could check like Tapu Lele and Kyurem run Fire-type coverage to break through it.
**Bulky Water-types**: Mega Scizor has a hard time dealing with Slowbro, Rotom-W, and Gastrodon, as they resist its STAB moves and can threaten a burn on it with Scald or Will-O-Wisp. The former two can also grab free momentum
**Bulky Flying-types**: Mega Scizor is unable to do much to Flying-types like Zapdos, Skarmory, and Corviknight, as they resist its moves and can boost alongside it or pivot out. Zapdos can also threaten an OHKO with Heat Wave.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[yogo896, 574233]]
- Quality checked by: [[Zneon, 487629], [Solaros & Lunaris, 471780], [adem, 529732]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]
name: Two Attacks
move 1: Swords Dance
move 2: Bullet Punch
move 3: Roost
move 4: Sand Tomb
item: Scizorite
ability: Light Metal
nature: Adamant
evs: 248 HP / 40 Atk / 220 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Scizor is an excellent offensive presence, thanks to its great Attack stat and an excellent ability in Technician to pick off weakened Pokemon. Its excellent typing and great natural bulk allow it to check many of the tier's powerful breakers like Kyurem, Tapu Lele, and Weavile. Bullet Punch is a strong STAB priority move that somewhat makes up for Mega Scizor's terrible base Speed revenge killing faster Pokemon like Kyurem, Mega Diancie, and Weavile. Roost gives it longevity. Sand Tomb allows Mega Scizor to eliminate would-be switch-ins such as, Heatran and Magnezone, while also trapping and removing Toxapex at the risk of a burn. Light Metal before Mega Evolving reduces damage from Greninja's Low Kick. The listed EVs allows Mega Scizor to outspeed specially defensive Heatran and maximum Speed Magnezone, and it still has the bulk to check Pokemon like Mega Latias, Kyurem, and Clefable.
This set fits on balance and bulky offense teams, as they appreciate Mega Scizor switching into many attacks using its bulk and typing, acting as a potent late-game cleaner, and revenge killing. Fairy-types like Clefable and Tapu Koko, which benefit from the removal of Heatran and Magnezone, are ideal teammates. Mega Scizor tends to invite in counters like Zapdos, Ferrothorn, and Slowbro; Pokemon like Heatran and Rotom-W that can take advantage of these Pokemon make good partners. Victini is also a great partner, as it shares many checks with Mega Scizor while checking Mega Charizard Y and Tapu Lele for it. Water-types such as Gastrodon, Slowbro, Rotom-W, Slowking, and Tapu Fini cover Mega Scizor's nasty 4x Fire weakness. Tapu Fini is particularly good, as it summons Misty Terrain, which potentially allows Mega Scizor to trap Toxapex without the risk of getting burned by Scald. In return, Mega Scizor can switch in on the Grass-type moves that annoy Tapu Fini. Mega Scizor removing Toxapex could pave way for setup sweepers like Quiver Dance Volcarona, Calm Mind Clefable, and Swords Dance Weavile.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Mega Scizor has no other viable options.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Fire-types and Fire-type coverage**: Moltres, Mega Charizard Y, and Volcarona can swap in on Mega Scizor fairly easily and force it out with their STAB moves. Several Pokemon that Mega Scizor could check like Tapu Lele and Kyurem run Fire-type coverage to break through it.
**Bulky Water-types**: Mega Scizor has a hard time dealing with Slowbro, Rotom-W, and Gastrodon, as they resist its STAB moves and can threaten a burn on it with Scald or Will-O-Wisp. The former two can also grab free momentum
**Bulky Flying-types**: Mega Scizor is unable to do much to Flying-types like Zapdos, Skarmory, and Corviknight, as they resist its moves and can boost alongside it or pivot out. Zapdos can also threaten an OHKO with Heat Wave.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[yogo896, 574233]]
- Quality checked by: [[Zneon, 487629], [Solaros & Lunaris, 471780], [adem, 529732]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429]]
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