Pokémon Scizor

[escarlata]

Scizor @ Choice Band
Ability: Technician
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Superpower

Losing Pursuit is a massive bummer but u can still grab momentum on psychics/other frails u force out with an absurdly strong U-turn so it's not the end of the world. Bullet Punch OHKOs Kyurem and Gengar after 1 Spike and sends Alakazam to the shadow realm—it's completely nutty lol. You could also run max Spe to outrun Aegislash if you want.

I think Choice Band with a bulkier build (252 HP / 156 Atk / 100 SpD tentatively) may be worth considering. 156 Atk still secures all the relevant kills, while the increase in bulk lets you switch into Shadow Balls more solidly.

 

[Just_Aaron]

Bulky Swords Dance
Scizor (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 16 Atk / 140 Def / 100 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Roost

Defensive Calcs

252 Atk Choice Band Terrakion Close Combat vs. 248 HP / 140 Def Scizor: 255-300 (74.3 - 87.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock

252 SpA Choice Specs Kyurem Draco Meteor over 2 turns vs. 248 HP / 100 SpD Scizor: 253-300 (73.7 - 87.4%) -- not a KO after Stealth Rocks

252 SpA Gengar Shadow Ball vs. 248 HP / 100 SpD Scizor: 141-166 (41.1 - 48.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252 SpA Togekiss Air Slash vs. 248 HP / 100 SpD Scizor: 124-147 (36.1 - 42.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252 SpA Magearna Focus Blast vs. 248 HP / 100 SpD Scizor: 140-165 (40.8 - 48.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

Offensive Calcs

+2 16+ Atk Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 160-190 (53.1 - 63.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

+2 16+ Atk Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Kyurem: 392-464 (100.2 - 118.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+2 16+ Atk Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Gengar: 273-322 (104.5 - 123.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

+2 16+ Atk Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 4 Def Terrakion: 392-464 (121.3 - 143.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

Gen 7's UU SD set comes back to be used in OU with the new general lower power level (The removal of megas and Z-moves that is), finding several opportunities to set-up and abuse the power and priority of Bullet Punch, as well as act as a slow pivot with its nice bulk and many resistances

 

[RaikouLover]

Tested this set but haven’t yet gathered replays. It beats Pex & non Bulk Up Corvikinght:


Scizor @ Life Orb
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Bullet Punch
- Sand Tomb
- Swords Dance
- Roost

I’ll let the calculations speak for themselves:

+2 252+ Atk Life Orb Technician Scizor Sand Tomb vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Toxapex: 174-205 (57.2 - 67.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery and trapping damage

(This is a 2HKo with sand damage even if pex hazes)

+6 252+ Atk Life Orb Technician Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Corviknight: 195-230 (48.7 - 57.5%) -- 48.4% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

+6 252+ Atk Life Orb Technician Scizor Sand Tomb vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Corviknight: 452-533 (113 - 133.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO

(Can’t roost because you are slower)

252+ Def Corviknight Body Press vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Scizor: 82-97 (23.9 - 28.2%) -- 95.3% chance to 4HKO

0 Atk Corviknight Brave Bird vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Scizor: 114-135 (33.2 - 39.3%) -- 100% chance to 3HKO

EDIT: A more optimal EV spread is 232 HP / 252 Atk / 24 Def for minimal Life Orb recoil.