
Scizor @ Heavy-Duty Boots / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Technician
EVs: 248 HP / 16 Atk / 104 Def / 140 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Bullet Punch
- U-turn
- Knock Off
- Roost
Scizor's unique defensive typing, solid mixed bulk, and ability to threaten most of the tier make it one of UU's scariest pivot. Thanks to Knock Off, it can cripple item-reliant answers such as Moltres, Salamence and Rotom-H, Roost allows it to answer common Pokemon like Nihilego and Zarude and pivot more freely. Bullet Punch allows Scizor to revenge kill threats such as Azelf and Zygarde-10%. Heavy-Duty Boots makes it easier for Scizor to pivot and lets it not waste turns using Roost. Alternatively, Scizor can run Rocky Helmet to better punish Zarude and Jirachi. Offensive Pokemon like Primarina and Thundurus-T enjoy Scizor bringing them in safely against walls like Hippowdon and Skarmory. Mandibuzz pairs well with Scizor, serving as a check to Chandelure.
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