2011-05-17, 06:12 PM
Corn Wrote:Okay, I'll admit that might've been a bit in favor of the Ferrothorn, but honestly, if someone figures out that you don't have Bullet Punch (which is not that hard) they're eventually safely switch in a Pokemon who outspeeds and 1hkos Scizor (or if they're really good, they'll predict the Pokemon you will switch into).
That is correct. The scizor may have +6 from swords dance and OHKO the new pokemon they bring in if I am using an attack that same turn. Most Pokemon will be OHKO'd though if I do not suffer being paralyzed that turn. That's an ideal situation for me though, so at the very least I'll get 1 KO at the cost of my Scizor being paralyzed in many cases. Then Scizor will faint against the next opposing Pokemon. However, I only use Scizor if I am sure I have killed their fire types or any Pokemon I know that's a threat anyways. I would never bother setting up if I knew they had a fire type Pokemon they could switch to from Ferrothorn. That's just a waste.
Point taken though. I could let the Scizor die, keep it in if it's not paralyzed, or switch it out as well like the opponent does with their Ferrothorn, because I do carry Heal Bell in my party and usually value my Scizor. *shrugs* It all depends on the situation. But, if he's almost fainted and paralyzed, I'll most likely let him faint. As I said above though, there is no use setting up if you know they have a fire type or a huge threat waiting for you though. Team preview let's you know lol.