Scizor Best Moveset and Build

Scizor can fit into any team and is one of the best Physical Attackers for competitive play. Read on to find out the best build, the best moveset, basic information, stats and recommended partners for Scizor in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).

Scizor Best Build and Moveset

Choice Band Scizor

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Scizor	Technician	Choice Band	・Bullet Punch ・X-Scissor ・U-Turn ・Aerial Ace
Nature / EVs	Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Final Stats	177 HP / 200 Atk / 120 Def / 101 SpD / 85 Spe

Choice Band ensures that Scizor is hitting as hard as possible. At the cost of being able to choose moves for future turns, Choice Band boosts Scizor's already impressive damage output. A Choice Banded U-Turn will deal respectable damage on neutral hit to anything that does not resist it, and you'll be free to choose moves when Scizor switches back in.

Lum Berry Scizor

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Scizor	Technician	Lum Berry	・Bullet Punch ・X-Scissor ・Swords Dance ・Roost
Nature / EVs	Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Final Stats	177 HP / 200 Atk / 120 Def / 101 SpD / 85 Spe

Lum Berry Scizor is a strong lead option especially against an opposing lead that would want to inflict status conditions. Consider using Bullet Punch twice against an opposing Breloom, breaking its Focus Sash and having Lum Berry cure Scizor of sleep after Breloom uses Spore.

This same strategy will not work against opposing Arcanine, who will not be knocked out in two hits.

Using Scizor

This Pokemon can be equipped with Life Orb for extra firepower, or Sitrus Berry for extra survivability. Opting to use Lum Berry is a good choice if you're expecting status conditions like Burn or Paralysis. Leftovers is also a decent choice especially when running a set with Roost.

We would always want to position Scizor so it can sweep, so eliminating Pokemon that threaten Scizor so that it can sweep is key to using Scizor effectively. Knowing when to pivot out with U-Turn is also crucial for being successful in using Scizor.

Other Viable Moves

Scizor Basic Information

Scizor - Type

Scizor Pincer Pokémon
Type 1	Type 2

Scizor Weaknesses and Resistances

	Type
Takes 4x damage
Takes 2x damage	-
Takes 0.5x damage
Takes 1/4x damage
Takes 0x damage

Scizor Abilities

Scizor Hidden Ability

Scizor Base Stats

Scizor's Strengths and Weaknesses

Set Up Swords Dance

If an opponent isn't immediately threatening Scizor, setting up a Swords Dance is not a bad play. There are not too many Pokemon that would want to take a +2 Bullet Punch.

Bullet Punch's Priority

Technican boosted STAB Bullet Punch is nothing to scoff at, dealing huge chunks of damage on neutral hits. It is also a Priority move that lets Scizor attack first even in Trick Room.

Cresselia Check

Cresselia is one of the most defensive Pokemon in any format that it is legal in, so being able to hit it for super-effective is a big deal for any team that runs Scizor.

Counter Scizor by Walling or Outspeeding It

Fast Pokemon with Fire-type moves will knock Scizor out before it gets to shine. Bulky Water-type Pokemon also stop Scizor from getting offensive momentum. Scizor also won't like its Attack stat getting lowered by Intimidate.

Pokemon	Description
Azelf	Ranking：★★★★★ ・Outspeeds Scizor and can threaten it with Flamethrower.
Arcanine	Ranking：★★★★★ ・Can lower Scizor's Attack stat with Intimidate and knock it out with a Fire-type move.
Heatran	Ranking：★★★★★ ・Can wall most of Scizor's offense and threaten it with a super-effective Fire-type move.
Wash Rotom	Ranking：★★★★ ・Walls Scizor's offense and can lower Scizor's attack with Will-O-Wisp.

Best Natures for Scizor

What are Natures?

Best Partners for Scizor

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Politoed	Drizzle	Sitrus Berry	・Scald ・Ice Beam ・Perish Song ・Protect
Nature / EVs	Calm 244 HP / 180 Def / 4 SpA / 76 SpD / 4 Spe IVs: 0 Atk
Final Stats	196 HP / 118 Def / 111 SpA / 143 SpD / 91 Spe

Politoed setting up the Rain weakens Fire-type moves that could hurt Scizor. Politoed is also a good defensive switch-in because of its sizeable bulk and resistance to Scizor's Fire weakness.

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Arcanine	Intimidate	Mago Berry	・Flare Blitz ・Snarl ・Extreme Speed ・Safeguard
Nature / EVs	Jolly 252 HP / 4 Atk / 4 Def / 108 SpD / 140 Spe
Final Stats	197 HP / 131 Atk / 101 Def / 108 SpA / 114 SpD / 146 Spe

Arcanine can lower opposing Pokemon's Attack stats with its Intimidate Ability, letting Scizor come in and take hits more comfortably. This Pokemon can also switch into a Fire-type move intended for Scizor.

Pokemon	Ability	Item	Moves
Wash Rotom	Levitate	Sitrus Berry	・Thunderbolt ・Hydro Pump ・Will-O-Wisp ・Volt Switch
Nature / EVs	Calm 252 HP / 168 SpD / 88 Spe
Final Stats	157 HP / 76 Atk / 127 Def / 125 SpA / 162 SpD / 117 Spe

Wash Rotom can comfortably switch into Fire-type moves that threaten Scizor.

This Pokemon can Volt Switch out of the active spot into Scizor, while Scizor can U-Turn into Wash Rotom.

Pokemon BDSP Related Guides

Tier List and Movesets for Competitive Battle

Strategies for Individual Pokemon

Competitive Pokemon Builds
Gyarados	Breloom	Gliscor
Scizor	Suicune	Latios
Garchomp	Gengar	Azumarill
Hippowdon	Mamoswine	Latias
Heatran	Blaziken	Wash Rotom
Metagross	Tyranitar	Dragonite
Togekiss	Cloyster	Salamence
Cresselia