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Doublade @ Eviolite
Ability: No Guard
EVs: 240 HP / 252 Atk / 16 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Shadow Sneak
- Sacred Sword / Shadow Claw
Doublade eats up all of Mega Scizor's moves and can set up on it and eventually strike back hard. Doesn't appreciate Knock Off variants, however. Also I'm posting this over Aegislash because of Aegislash's incoming ban.
+6 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 240 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Doublade: 112-132 (35.1 - 41.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO Yum
+6 252+ Atk Doublade Sacred Sword vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Scizor: 285-336 (101.4 - 119.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+6 252+ Atk Doublade Shadow Claw vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Scizor: 333-393 (118.5 - 139.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Sub/DD Gyarados can eat up Mega Scizor's attacks. As this set does not carry Knock Off, Gyarados resists all if its main STABs. Gyarados can set up in front of it as it takes Scizor to be at +2 in order for Gyarados' substitute to be broken in one shot. Intimidate allows Gyarados to have a turn for it to set up.
Calcs (when Gyarados comes in and Intimidates Scizor to +1)
+1 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 88 HP / 4 Def Gyarados: 108-128 (30.5 - 36.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bug Bite vs. 88 HP / 4 Def Gyarados: 162-192 (45.8 - 54.3%) -- 5.5% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery
+1 252+ Atk Mega Scizor Superpower vs. 88 HP / 4 Def Gyarados: 144-170 (40.7 - 48.1%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
Weezing @ Black Sludge
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 236 HP / 252 Def / 20 SpA
Bold Nature
- Fire Blast
- Haze
- Toxic Spikes
- Pain Split
Defensive Weezing Counter:
Why so good: Weezing is a great counter for poison, with its tying, movepool, and defensive bulk. Haze for when Scizor boosts, and fire blast as a 1HKO
Calc: 20 SpA Weezing Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Scizor: 284-336 (101 - 119.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
Landorus-Therian @ Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 240 Def / 8 SpD / 8 Spe
Impish Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- U-Turn
- Stone Edge / Toxic
Lando-T offers Ground and Flying teams both a guarenteed switchin to Scizor at just about any stage.
Scizor hitting Lando-T:
-1 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Landorus-T: 63-75 (16.4 - 19.6%) -- possible 7HKO after Leftovers recovery
-1 252+ Atk Mega Scizor Superpower vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Landorus-T: 42-49 (10.9 - 12.8%) -- possibly the worst move ever
-1 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bug Bite vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Landorus-T: 46-55 (12 - 14.3%) -- possibly the worst move ever
Pitiful damage, while in return:
0 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Scizor: 111-132 (39.5 - 46.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
and if Rocks are already up:
0 Atk Landorus-T Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Scizor: 111-132 (39.5 - 46.9%) -- 37.1% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
Even after an SD, BP fails to 2HKO:
+1 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Landorus-T: 141-166 (36.9 - 43.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Its simple, just stall it out with Rocky Helmet. And if you think you are getting set up on, whirlwind. You could also run Brave Bird but it doesn't do much
Lapras @ Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 248 Hp / 8 Def / 252 Spa
Modest Nature
- Hidden Power Fire
- Surf
- Freeze-Dry
- Frost Breath
Lapras Calcs:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Lapras Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Scizor: 320-380 (113.8 - 135.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Lapras: 144-169 (31.1 - 36.5%) -- 63.6% chance to 3HKO
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Lapras: 285-336 (61.5 - 72.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Mega Scizor Superpower vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Lapras: 380-448 (82 - 96.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Rotom-Frost @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 88 HP / 252 Spa / 168 speed
Modest Nature
- Hidden Power Fire
- Volt Switch
- Blizzard/Thunderbolt
- Trick
I Chose 168 speed Because it Outspeeds max speed adament Sczior
Rotom-Frost Calcs:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Rotom-F Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Scizor: 372-440 (132.3 - 156.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 88 HP / 0 Def Rotom-F: 226-267 (85.9 - 101.5%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 88 HP / 0 Def Rotom-F: 114-135 (43.3 - 51.3%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO
252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Walrein: 132-156 (32.9 - 38.9%) -- 9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Walrein: 262-309 (65.3 - 77%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Choice Specs Walrein Hidden Power Fire vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Mega Scizor: 344-408 (100.2 - 118.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
The classic specs Walrein set, you use this over Lapras if you think winning vs Fire is more important than Water. I also personally like it for its increased utility in neutral matchups, it has a stronger Surf, and while both check Scizor, I like Walrein better. The 96 EV's are to outspeed 8 Speed Scizor, which is really the most the bulky set reasonably runs. Frost Breath>Ice Beam is for Calm Mind Mega Sableye, Surf is for maximum damage, and Signal Beam is filler for Psychics.
i eat ass (Avalugg) @ Watmel Berry
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Natural Gift
- Recover
- Rapid Spin
- Avalanche/Earthquake
252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Avalugg: 140-168 (35.6 - 42.7%) -- 84.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Avalugg: 278-330 (70.7 - 83.9%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Watmel Berry Avalugg Natural Gift (100 BP Fire) vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Mega Scizor: 336-396 (97.9 - 115.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
I have used many fun sets on Ice. None are more fun than Physically Offensive Watmel Avalugg. This is a lure, plain and simple. You can use Avalanche if you want Avalugg to hit hard in most matchups, or you can use Earthquake if you REALLY want that replay of you beating your friend in Ice v. Steel. Rapid Spin/Recover are practically the reasons to use Avalugg, and are still good even without full physical defensive investment.
Lapras @ Choice Specs
Ability: Water Absorb
EVs: 248 Hp / 8 Def / 252 Spa
Modest Nature
- Hidden Power Fire
- Surf
- Freeze-Dry
- Frost Breath
Lapras Calcs:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Lapras Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Scizor: 320-380 (113.8 - 135.2%) -- guaranteed OHKO
252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Lapras: 144-169 (31.1 - 36.5%) -- 63.6% chance to 3HKO
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Lapras: 285-336 (61.5 - 72.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252+ Atk Mega Scizor Superpower vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Lapras: 380-448 (82 - 96.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Rotom-Frost @ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 88 HP / 252 Spa / 168 speed
Modest Nature
- Hidden Power Fire
- Volt Switch
- Blizzard/Thunderbolt
- Trick
I Chose 168 speed Because it Outspeeds max speed adament Sczior
Rotom-Frost Calcs:
252+ SpA Choice Specs Rotom-F Hidden Power Fire vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Scizor: 372-440 (132.3 - 156.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 88 HP / 0 Def Rotom-F: 226-267 (85.9 - 101.5%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO
252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 88 HP / 0 Def Rotom-F: 114-135 (43.3 - 51.3%) -- 5.9% chance to 2HKO
Both of these sets are pretty good because most things in Ice run HP Fire because no Ice Type Pokemon can use a fire type move besides HP Fire. Its really sad because there are no counters for this. Stealth Rocks are sadly a thing and cripple Ice Types, but those are still Checks.
here are some more, friends! ordered by viability!
Walrein @ Choice Specs
Ability: Thick Fat
EVs: 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe
Modest Nature
- Frost Breath
- Surf
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Signal Beam
252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Walrein: 132-156 (32.9 - 38.9%) -- 9% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 160 HP / 0 Def Walrein: 262-309 (65.3 - 77%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ SpA Choice Specs Walrein Hidden Power Fire vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Mega Scizor: 344-408 (100.2 - 118.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO
The classic specs Walrein set, you use this over Lapras if you think winning vs Fire is more important than Water. I also personally like it for its increased utility in neutral matchups, it has a stronger Surf, and while both check Scizor, I like Walrein better. The 96 EV's are to outspeed 8 Speed Scizor, which is really the most the bulky set reasonably runs. Frost Breath>Ice Beam is for Calm Mind Mega Sableye, Surf is for maximum damage, and Signal Beam is filler for Psychics.
DON'T USE THIS SERIOUSLY (Avalugg) @ Watmel Berry
Ability: Sturdy
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 Def
Adamant Nature
- Natural Gift
- Recover
- Rapid Spin
- Avalanche/Earthquake
252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Avalugg: 140-168 (35.6 - 42.7%) -- 84.8% chance to 2HKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 248 HP / 8 Def Avalugg: 278-330 (70.7 - 83.9%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock
252+ Atk Watmel Berry Avalugg Natural Gift (100 BP Fire) vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Mega Scizor: 336-396 (97.9 - 115.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
I have used many fun sets on Ice. None are more fun than Physically Offensive Watmel Avalugg. This is a lure, plain and simple. You can use Avalanche if you want Avalugg to hit hard in most matchups, or you can use Earthquake if you REALLY want that replay of you beating your friend in Ice v. Steel. Rapid Spin/Recover are practically the reasons to use Avalugg, and are still good even without full physical defensive investment.
Self explanatory for the most part, standard wallbreaker set on Ground. As long as its healthy it can take up to a +2 Bullet Punch from Scizor and retaliate with a Fire Blast and OHKO.
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Garchomp: 211-250 (59.1 - 70%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after 3 layers of Spikes
252 SpA Mega Garchomp Fire Blast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Mega Scizor: 452-536 (160.8 - 190.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO
That's Gourgeist standard physical wall set. It can act as a reliable check thanks to its access to Will-o-Wisp and great bulk. Fire Blast, although not mandatory, can do wonders against Mega-Scizor and 2HKOes the great majority of its sets.
252+ Atk Mega Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 162-192 (43.3 - 51.3%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Leftovers recovery
+2 252+ Atk Mega Scizor Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Gourgeist-Super: 324-382 (86.6 - 102.1%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO
0 SpA Gourgeist-Super Fire Blast vs. 248 HP / 0 SpD Mega Scizor: 204-244 (59.4 - 71.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
The most common check for nearly every Grass team, Mega-Venusaur can take down Mega-Scizor without much trouble, as long as it is healthy. Hidden Power 2HKOes its most common set. Bullet Punch only 3HKOes, even at +2, considering Mega-Venusaur is using the physically defensive spread. Do note that Mega-Venusaur also often outspeeds Mega-Scizor, since most of its used sets don't run Speed EVs at all.
0 SpA Mega Venusaur Hidden Power Fire vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Mega Scizor: 204-244 (59.4 - 71.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 252 HP / 240+ Def Mega Venusaur: 151-178 (41.4 - 48.9%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
Whimsicott @ Life Orb
Ability: Prankster
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Giga Drain / Leech Seed
- Moonblast - Encore
- Stun Spore
Surprised to see this here? The set doesn't really matter; Whimsicott's biggest selling point is preventing Mega-Scizor from freely setup with Encore. If it is using Leech Seed, it gets way easier to wear it down, however. Alternatively, it could use Hidden Power Fire, which 2HKOes most of the time anyway, if you are having difficulties on taking it down with other moves.
Celebi @ Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Modest Nature
- Earth Power
- Psychic - Hidden Power [Fire]
- Recover / Giga Drain / Skill Swap / Filler
Another interesting (and somewhat unexpected) set, Celebi is capable of running a wide variety of moves, and it can do a very fine job on checking Scizor with Hidden Power Fire. It is guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock damage on Mega-Scizor's standard set, and it has a good chance of OHKOing should you not have it in field, assuming Celebi is using a Life Orb and a Modest Nature. Although it is mainly made to destroy Poison types in general, it can be changed to match your needs if Steel is a problem for you, and it can do great with the combination of Hidden Power Fire and Earth Power.
252+ SpA Life Orb Celebi Hidden Power Fire vs. 248 HP / 8 SpD Mega Scizor: 312-369 (90.9 - 107.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
+2 252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Celebi: 240-283 (70.3 - 82.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Do note that Celebi is faster, so calcing Knock Off/Bug Bite's damage aren't really relevant unless you are caught on the switch in.
Additional Notes:
-I assumed the Adamant:248/252/0/0/8/0 spread for Mega-Scizor as the most common spread, according to February 2016 statistics
-All the mentioned pokemons are checks, Grass monotypes lack a reliable counter for Mega-Scizor in every way, thanks to its access to Sword Dance, strong moves and priority.
oh, sorry lol, that probs would have only affected Mega-Venusaur as check then, since Mega-Scizor could attack it first with moves like Bug Bite. Still, that would be a good check, but it has to be more wary on switching in. (all the other mons apparently seem to outspeed and the lack of bulk from the spread you have presented reinforces the reliability of moves such as Hidden Power Fire striking through it. Celebi and Whimsicott are still faster so that wouldn't be really relevant, either.
You can run Solid Rock to take half of that damage!
252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 212 HP / 252 Def Solid Rock Rhyperior: 118-141 (27.8 - 33.2%) -- 87.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
These Rhyperior EVs are much better in my humble opinion. :3
+2 (After Weakness Policy) 44+ Atk Rhyperior Fire Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Scizor: 492-580 (175 - 206.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO and...
44+ Atk Rhyperior Fire Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Scizor: 248-292 (88.2 - 103.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
You can run Solid Rock to take half of that damage!
252+ Atk Technician Mega Scizor Bullet Punch vs. 212 HP / 252 Def Solid Rock Rhyperior: 118-141 (27.8 - 33.2%) -- 87.9% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery
These Rhyperior EVs are much better in my humble opinion. :3
+2 (After Weakness Policy) 44+ Atk Rhyperior Fire Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Scizor: 492-580 (175 - 206.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO and...
44+ Atk Rhyperior Fire Punch vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Mega Scizor: 248-292 (88.2 - 103.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
Mega Sableye is a huge threat to electric teams, being able to sweep after just one calm mind. However, Ampharos is a great counter to mega sableye, being able to switch into anything that it has to offer and firing off a toxic thanks to Mold Breaker. Rest is for longevity.
