This is a strategy guide for using Scizor in competitive play for the games Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, and Held Items to use with Scizor, as well as its strengths and weak points.

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. 

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.

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.

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 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.

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