Mega Scizor build that bases EV investment on Attack and Speed and locks down opponents with priority moves boosted by its Ability.Swords Dance greatly boosts Attack, and Bullet Punch as the main pillarFinishes off weakened opponents in succession.

Alternative Move Options

Swap secondary moves

• Close Combat

Mega Scizor has multiple secondary candidates: a move hitting Umbreon and Archaludon weaknesses, Close Combat, hits Aegislash's weakness, Knock Off, hits Mega Venusaur's weakness, Dual Wingbeat are among the choice candidates.Decide on moves to adopt based on your role targets.

Role of the AS Setup Attacker Mega Scizor build

In favorable matchups, Swords DancePlays the role of greatly raising its own Attack via this move and pressuring the opponent's entire team. Since priority moves can compensate for Speed disadvantages, Dominates from above even against opponents faster than itself takes charge of the playstyle.

Threats

Struggles against being overwhelmed from above by Fire-type moves

Mega Scizor struggles with its 4x weakness to Fire-type. If the opposing Pokémon learns a Fire-type move and outpaces it, there's a risk of being OHKO'd, so fight carefully.

Using resistances and physical bulk to tank hits while boosting, Technicianwith the ability boosting a setup ace using priority moves to lock down. Recovery manages HP, and in bad matchups it can attack-and-pivot.

Alternative Move Options

U-turn → Pounce boosts face-off performance

U-turnReplacing Lungewith the alternative boosts physical face-off performance while keeping cycling. Pick per team.

Setup Ace Role

Tanks attacks while boosting Attack, sweeping with priority. With recovery and pivot moves, safely supports teammates' entries in cycles — also doable.

Threats

Weak to being overwhelmed by Fire moves from above

Mega Scizor is 4x weak to Fire. If a faster opponent carries a Fire move, OHKO risk is real — play carefully.

Swords Dance boosts Attack, ability Technician boosts priority movesBullet Punch sweeps as a physical attacker. Fire-type weakness moves Occa Berry survives once thanks to it, forcing a setup turn.

Alternative Move Options

U-turn interchangeable with Bug Bite

Scizor's U-turn is Bug Biteinterchangeable with the other.Bug Bite becomes 90 power with Technician. Unlike U-turn, switching out Swords Dancedoesn't reset the Attack boost.

Close Combat interchangeable with other subweapons

Scizor's Close Combat is interchangeable with other subweapons. To hit Pokémon resisting both Steel/Bug, Knock Off or Dual Wingbeat are candidates.

Occa Berry Swords Dance Bullet Punch Role

Occa Berrywith it as a shield, Swords Danceset up a role of breaking the opposing team with physical moves. Early on, U-turnuse pivots to control; sweep late when opponent is worn down.

Threats

Weak to high-power Fire moves and Unaware

Scizor struggles vs. high-power Fire moves and the ability Unaware.Occa BerryEven with the berry, some Fire moves are not survivable. Vs. Unaware users, Swords DanceAttack boosts are negated.

Specializes EVs in Attack and Speed, Focus Sash survives opponent's attacks while Swords DanceScizor matchup attacker build that raises damage via this. With the Ability Technician centered on the priority move boosted by this, Forcibly finishes off opponents even in unfavorable matchups.

Alternative Move Options

Scizor's secondary moves can hit Steel-type and Normal-type weaknesses with Close Combat, attacks while switching to gain cycle advantageU-turn choose from.

Role of the Focus Sash Setup Attacker Scizor build

Focus Sash uses as a shield to boldly Swords Dance stacks, and Bullet Punch locks down opponents as the physical ace role.Thief or Close Combat leverages move coverage from, Enters as the lead or after a faint to reliably pressure multiple opponents is a strong playstyle.

Threats

Pokémon that can tank attacks

There are multiple bulky Pokémon whose weaknesses Scizor's coverage can't hit.Focus Sash attacks get tanked and countered, so defeat with other Pokémon or choose the right timing to lead.