I'm trying to fugure out if Scizor will work as an effective staller.
First, lets look at its stats.
Besides the most obvious, its massive 130 Attack, it has a solid 100 Defense, and a respectable 80 Special Defense. Its 75 HP is decent, and a Speed of 65 is sub-par, but for stalling, Speed isn't always a priority. 55 Special Attack can be disregarded.
Of course, it's Traits would have you believe it is solely an offensive Pokemon, but we're trying to prove otherwise here.
Swarm- When it's HP is below 33%, all Bug type attacks get a 1.5x boost. This means that with STAB and Swarm, X-Scissor has 180 Base, if I understand correctly.
Technician- Attacks with Base below 60, get a 1.5x Boost. This is somewhat useful, as Scizor does have a few notable physical attacks with Base 60 or less. Aerial Ace, Quick Attack, Pursuit, and Double Hit raise interest.
Now let's take a look at its movepool.
Physical Attacks of note:
X-Scissor
U-Turn
Double Hit
Iron Head
Night Slash
Pursuit
Aerial Ace
Quick Attack
Non-Attack Moves of note:
Agility
Swords Dance
Iron Defense
Baton Pass
Toxic
Protect
Substitute
Sandstorm
Roost
Swagger
Safeguard
Light Screen
Okay, let's begin discussion.
Of course, a Technician Scizor would be nice, with a Base 90 Aerial Ace, Base 60 Quick Attack, Base 60 Pursuit, and a Base 52 Double Hit for breaking Subs.
That's beside the point. What I've been thinking is using Sub/Swarm to greatly increase Attack, while effectively stalling at the same time. There are a few options here.
So what I'm thinking is:
Scizor@Salac Berry (or) Liechi Berry
Swarm
Adamant: 236 HP, 136 Atk, 136 SDef
Swords Dance (or) Agility
Roost
Substitute
X-Scissor
This set would allow me to stall for a while as I build up my attack, and once both Salac and Swarm have activated, fight to the death with X-Scissor.
(or)
Build up Speed as I stall, waiting for Swarm and Liechi to activate, then go on an all out rampage with a Base 180 X-Scissor and enough speed to outrun plenty of threats.
The other possiblity I'm toying with is
Scizor@Salac Berry
Swarm
Jolly: 236 HP, 252 Spd, 20 Atk
Toxic
Substitute
Roost
U-Turn
With this, I'd set up the Toxic first, Sub/Roost while poison slowly drains the opponent, and after it dies or switches, U-Turn when the next Poke comes in, (provided both Swarm and Salac have activated) dealing it some quick damage with a Base of 157 thanks to STAB and Swarm.
These are just my thoughts, let me know what you think.
First, lets look at its stats.
Besides the most obvious, its massive 130 Attack, it has a solid 100 Defense, and a respectable 80 Special Defense. Its 75 HP is decent, and a Speed of 65 is sub-par, but for stalling, Speed isn't always a priority. 55 Special Attack can be disregarded.
Of course, it's Traits would have you believe it is solely an offensive Pokemon, but we're trying to prove otherwise here.
Swarm- When it's HP is below 33%, all Bug type attacks get a 1.5x boost. This means that with STAB and Swarm, X-Scissor has 180 Base, if I understand correctly.
Technician- Attacks with Base below 60, get a 1.5x Boost. This is somewhat useful, as Scizor does have a few notable physical attacks with Base 60 or less. Aerial Ace, Quick Attack, Pursuit, and Double Hit raise interest.
Now let's take a look at its movepool.
Physical Attacks of note:
X-Scissor
U-Turn
Double Hit
Iron Head
Night Slash
Pursuit
Aerial Ace
Quick Attack
Non-Attack Moves of note:
Agility
Swords Dance
Iron Defense
Baton Pass
Toxic
Protect
Substitute
Sandstorm
Roost
Swagger
Safeguard
Light Screen
Okay, let's begin discussion.
Of course, a Technician Scizor would be nice, with a Base 90 Aerial Ace, Base 60 Quick Attack, Base 60 Pursuit, and a Base 52 Double Hit for breaking Subs.
That's beside the point. What I've been thinking is using Sub/Swarm to greatly increase Attack, while effectively stalling at the same time. There are a few options here.
So what I'm thinking is:
Scizor@Salac Berry (or) Liechi Berry
Swarm
Adamant: 236 HP, 136 Atk, 136 SDef
Swords Dance (or) Agility
Roost
Substitute
X-Scissor
This set would allow me to stall for a while as I build up my attack, and once both Salac and Swarm have activated, fight to the death with X-Scissor.
(or)
Build up Speed as I stall, waiting for Swarm and Liechi to activate, then go on an all out rampage with a Base 180 X-Scissor and enough speed to outrun plenty of threats.
The other possiblity I'm toying with is
Scizor@Salac Berry
Swarm
Jolly: 236 HP, 252 Spd, 20 Atk
Toxic
Substitute
Roost
U-Turn
With this, I'd set up the Toxic first, Sub/Roost while poison slowly drains the opponent, and after it dies or switches, U-Turn when the next Poke comes in, (provided both Swarm and Salac have activated) dealing it some quick damage with a Base of 157 thanks to STAB and Swarm.
These are just my thoughts, let me know what you think.
