DP Scizor (Trapper)
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/scizor
Maniac's Scizor set that's been catching on recently on Shoddy. I've been testing this myself for a couple of weeks and it has proven to be extraordinarily useful. I've also seen it being used against me quite alot, so I figured that it's time to update the analysis to reflect this new set.
[SET]
name: Trapper
move 1: Pursuit
move 2: U-Turn
move 3: Roost
move 4: Light Screen / Quick Attack
item: Life Orb / Expert Belt
ability: Technician
nature: Adamant
evs: 176 HP / 100 Atk / 176 SpD / 56 Spe
<p>This set, tailored specifically for the Ubers metagame, combines many of Scizor's new toys gained in the transition from Advance to DP. It homes in on the high amount of physically frail Psychic-types and hits them for super effective with either a STAB U-Turn if they choose to stay in or a boosted Pursuit if they decide to switch out.</p>
<p>The EVs have been placed in Special Defense to lessen the amount of damage Scizor will take when coming in against threats like Latias, Mewtwo and Darkrai. With the reccommended investment and it's fantastic typing, Scizor will be shrugging off Dragon and Dark Pulses from Latias and Darkrai, respectively. It can even survive Mewtwo's Choice Specs boosted Flamethrower in the rain. However if Scizor is being backed by the rain, beware of Thunder coming from either of the Lati twins as both are capable of dealing a 2HKO.</p>
<p>Life Orb helps balance Scizor's offensive and defensive capabilities making up for the sizable investment in his defenses. Alongside the 100 Attack EVs, Scizor's U-Turn has a large chance of OHKOing standard Mewtwo, Latias and Darkrai unless the trio invest a ridiculous amount of EVs in defense. Furthermore, the boost from Technician allows Pursuit to harrass and mindgame an opponent who keeps their Latias or Mewtwo in. Even without the Technician boost a super effective, powered-up Pursuit will almost certainly finish off the aforementioned pair, if they are switching out and are below 80% health. Naturally Pursuit won't be doing too much to Darkrai regardless of whether it stays in or switches out.</p>
<p>Finally the small investment in Speed allows you to outpace and trap Shedinja before it has a chance to burn you with Will-O-Wisp (unless of course, said Shedinja is equipped with a Focus Sash). The choice for Move 4 is debatable, Quick Attack gets a boost from Technician and allows you to finish off any weakened pokemon. Quick Attack, together with Pursuit allows you to take out Deoxys-A without taking a hit if you predict right. On the other hand, Light Screen furthers Scizor's role in supporting the team from special attackers.</p>
<p>Expert Belt is an option as the moves in this set are designed to hit for super effective damage. However this is still quite a significant drain on the power boost you'll receive with Life Orb. Overall Life Orb is more often than not the superior choice, but Expert Belt can be used if you're worried about the stacking residual damage.</p>
<p>This set is also viable in OU, and is quite capable of handling threats like Gengar and Starmie.</p>
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And an addition to,
OTHER OPTIONS:
<p>Brick Break is another option in the Trapping Set as it allows Scizor to more effectively damage Blissey and Dialga in Ubers, while shattering any Reflects that may have been laid down as protection from Pursuit. However, it is not suggested over any of Scizor's other moves as the coverage is mostly redundant otherwise.</p>
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I'd also like to enhance and expand on the set comments of the Baton Passer set.
<p>Scizor's ability to raise either its Defense, Attack or Speed stats by two stages in a single turn makes it a very viable Baton Passer. Combined with its typing and already sturdy defenses, Scizor can easily pass off these boosts to its team mates. The EVs generate 203 Speed outrunning 270 Speed Choice Scarfed Pokémon after one Agility.</p>
<p>Substitute is a viable option if your team is built around Baton Passing as Substitutes can block status as well as any unexpected critical hits. X-Scissor and Iron Head are both, strong STAB attacks but are only reccommended to prevent Scizor from struggling in the event of a Taunt.</p>
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/scizor
Maniac's Scizor set that's been catching on recently on Shoddy. I've been testing this myself for a couple of weeks and it has proven to be extraordinarily useful. I've also seen it being used against me quite alot, so I figured that it's time to update the analysis to reflect this new set.
[SET]
name: Trapper
move 1: Pursuit
move 2: U-Turn
move 3: Roost
move 4: Light Screen / Quick Attack
item: Life Orb / Expert Belt
ability: Technician
nature: Adamant
evs: 176 HP / 100 Atk / 176 SpD / 56 Spe
<p>This set, tailored specifically for the Ubers metagame, combines many of Scizor's new toys gained in the transition from Advance to DP. It homes in on the high amount of physically frail Psychic-types and hits them for super effective with either a STAB U-Turn if they choose to stay in or a boosted Pursuit if they decide to switch out.</p>
<p>The EVs have been placed in Special Defense to lessen the amount of damage Scizor will take when coming in against threats like Latias, Mewtwo and Darkrai. With the reccommended investment and it's fantastic typing, Scizor will be shrugging off Dragon and Dark Pulses from Latias and Darkrai, respectively. It can even survive Mewtwo's Choice Specs boosted Flamethrower in the rain. However if Scizor is being backed by the rain, beware of Thunder coming from either of the Lati twins as both are capable of dealing a 2HKO.</p>
<p>Life Orb helps balance Scizor's offensive and defensive capabilities making up for the sizable investment in his defenses. Alongside the 100 Attack EVs, Scizor's U-Turn has a large chance of OHKOing standard Mewtwo, Latias and Darkrai unless the trio invest a ridiculous amount of EVs in defense. Furthermore, the boost from Technician allows Pursuit to harrass and mindgame an opponent who keeps their Latias or Mewtwo in. Even without the Technician boost a super effective, powered-up Pursuit will almost certainly finish off the aforementioned pair, if they are switching out and are below 80% health. Naturally Pursuit won't be doing too much to Darkrai regardless of whether it stays in or switches out.</p>
<p>Finally the small investment in Speed allows you to outpace and trap Shedinja before it has a chance to burn you with Will-O-Wisp (unless of course, said Shedinja is equipped with a Focus Sash). The choice for Move 4 is debatable, Quick Attack gets a boost from Technician and allows you to finish off any weakened pokemon. Quick Attack, together with Pursuit allows you to take out Deoxys-A without taking a hit if you predict right. On the other hand, Light Screen furthers Scizor's role in supporting the team from special attackers.</p>
<p>Expert Belt is an option as the moves in this set are designed to hit for super effective damage. However this is still quite a significant drain on the power boost you'll receive with Life Orb. Overall Life Orb is more often than not the superior choice, but Expert Belt can be used if you're worried about the stacking residual damage.</p>
<p>This set is also viable in OU, and is quite capable of handling threats like Gengar and Starmie.</p>
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And an addition to,
OTHER OPTIONS:
<p>Brick Break is another option in the Trapping Set as it allows Scizor to more effectively damage Blissey and Dialga in Ubers, while shattering any Reflects that may have been laid down as protection from Pursuit. However, it is not suggested over any of Scizor's other moves as the coverage is mostly redundant otherwise.</p>
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I'd also like to enhance and expand on the set comments of the Baton Passer set.
My revision,The strategy is to boost Speed or Attack, before passing to another team member. The EVs generate 203 Speed which outruns 270 Speed Choice Scarf Pokémon after one Agility. In a Baton Pass chain, Substitute also becomes viable in slot 4.
<p>Scizor's ability to raise either its Defense, Attack or Speed stats by two stages in a single turn makes it a very viable Baton Passer. Combined with its typing and already sturdy defenses, Scizor can easily pass off these boosts to its team mates. The EVs generate 203 Speed outrunning 270 Speed Choice Scarfed Pokémon after one Agility.</p>
<p>Substitute is a viable option if your team is built around Baton Passing as Substitutes can block status as well as any unexpected critical hits. X-Scissor and Iron Head are both, strong STAB attacks but are only reccommended to prevent Scizor from struggling in the event of a Taunt.</p>