So I hate to be that guy, but:Curse Steelix
Steelix @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Impish Nature
- Curse
- Fire Fang
- Earthquake
- Body Press
Similarly to Skarmory, Curse Steelix is an Counter to Roost SD Scizor.
Steelix has greater physical bulk than Skarmory, it allows to set up Stealth Rock or become a giant steel snake right in Scizor’s face regardless of it it tries to set up. Like with skarm, This Scizor set can only really switch out to another teammate since Steelix will always beat it 1v1. However, Steelix has no Recovery besides Rest.
Defensive calcs show that after 1 Curse (or 1 Iron Defense), Scizor basically can’t do anything to Steelix, even after 3 SDs.
252+ Atk Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Steelix: 51-60 (14.4 - 16.9%) -- possible 6HKO
+2 252+ Atk Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Steelix: 46-55 (12.9 - 15.5%) -- possibly the worst move ever
+2 252+ Atk Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. +1 252 HP / 252+ Def Steelix: 68-80 (19.2 - 22.5%) -- possible 5HKO
+4 252+ Atk Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. +1 252 HP / 252+ Def Steelix: 101-119 (28.5 - 33.6%) -- 0.2% chance to 3HKO
+6 252+ Atk Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. +1 252 HP / 252+ Def Steelix: 134-158 (37.8 - 44.6%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Meanwhile...
+2 0 Atk Steelix Fire Fang vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Scizor: 324-384 (105.8 - 125.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+2 252+ Def Steelix Body Press vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Scizor: 265-312 (86.6 - 101.9%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
+3 252+ Def Steelix Body Press vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Scizor: 331-390 (108.1 - 127.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO
coba isnt viable lol
Cobalion @ Rocky Helmet
Impish Nature
Ability: Justified
EVs: 216 HP / 176 Atk / 68 Def / 4 SpD / 44 Spe
- Swords Dance
- Sacred Sword
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
Cobalion is a check. It takes roughly 10% from both of Scizor's attacks before a boost, allowing it to switch in relatively easily. While Cobalion doesn't do a lot of damage in return, it can set up alongside Scizor, and knocking off its helmet boosts its attack further thanks to Justified.
176 Atk Cobalion Sacred Sword vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Scizor: 106-126 (34.6 - 41.1%) -- 61.9% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 176 Atk Cobalion Sacred Sword vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Scizor: 160-189 (52.2 - 61.7%) -- 97.7% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 176 Atk Cobalion Sacred Sword vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Scizor: 211-250 (68.9 - 81.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+3 176 Atk Cobalion Sacred Sword vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Scizor: 265-313 (86.6 - 102.2%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO
+4 176 Atk Cobalion Sacred Sword vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Scizor: 318-375 (103.9 - 122.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
176 Atk Cobalion Iron Head vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Scizor: 47-56 (15.3 - 18.3%) -- possible 8HKO after Leftovers recovery
176 Atk Cobalion Megahorn vs. 100 HP / 4 Def Scizor: 47-56 (15.3 - 18.3%) -- possible 8HKO after Leftovers recovery
252+ Atk Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 216 HP / 68+ Def Cobalion: 38-45 (10 - 11.9%) -- possible 9HKO
252+ Atk Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 216 HP / 68+ Def Cobalion: 40-47 (10.6 - 12.4%) -- possible 9HKO
+2 252+ Atk Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 216 HP / 68+ Def Cobalion: 75-88 (19.8 - 23.3%) -- possible 5HKO
+2 252+ Atk Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 216 HP / 68+ Def Cobalion: 80-94 (21.2 - 24.9%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
+4 252+ Atk Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 216 HP / 68+ Def Cobalion: 111-132 (29.4 - 35%) -- 13.3% chance to 3HKO
+4 252+ Atk Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 216 HP / 68+ Def Cobalion: 120-141 (31.8 - 37.4%) -- 89.8% chance to 3HKO
+6 252+ Atk Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 216 HP / 68+ Def Cobalion: 148-175 (39.2 - 46.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
+6 252+ Atk Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 216 HP / 68+ Def Cobalion: 160-188 (42.4 - 49.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
oh i subbed victini as a check before btw..... just warning uvictini
Victini @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Victory Star
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- V-create
- Bolt Strike
- Glaciate
- U-turn
Victini is a check. It outspeeds and OHKOs with V-create, but it doesn't like taking a knock off, and being knocked off means that victini can't switch in again with rocks up.
I'm too lazy to do calcs rn. Might add them later.
Srry I didn't see that. I'll change my submission. Thanks for telling me.oh i subbed victini as a check before btw..... just warning u