All Steel Scizor
Any use?
Defensive?
Offensive?
Raids?
96% 14a15d14s (BP/IH)
Won't TM him for x2 Bug = headache + no TMs. And already have a 2400CP 89% FC/IH if I want to attempt that. Maybe a decent tyranitar counter...
Answers
If you have one to spare, cool. But Scizor, awesome as he is, has his limitations as to dust-worthiness. I'm not a prolific raider during the week because of work, but my daily #1 solo raid target is Exeggutor, which makes a double bug Scizor sooooo worth it. Also kicks it against Alakazam. He'll also be invaluable if/when the psychic legendaries hit, ESPECIALLY Celebi.
If Scythers and Metal Coats are plentiful your way, I'd keep evolving until I at least get the X-Scissor...
^^^^This. At some point one could drown in metal coats just through RNG. As long as Scythers are obtainable just play RNG until at worst you just need one fast TM to make one. Besides damage XS is fun as hell. As a dodger, if you are one, you can avoid any and everything while pushing the limits. Unpredictable charges are no sweat.
I would use machamp for tyranitar counter, and there is a better steel pokemon in gen 3, i powered up a 97 IV scizor to the edge with BP/IH i use it sometimes just for sake of use something else hits decent and leave it in gyms just because looks so freaking cool, but i wouldnt spend dust on him if it wasnt i dont really need to power up anything anymore
It of course depends on how many TMs one has but please people - do not sleep on having a double bug scizor - will be an extremely good addition to ones attack team moving forward - esp to counter the psychic legendaries /celebi. dont forget that scizor has high DPS/high base attack- will b very good for raids.
I happen to be very picky with what I TM- my double steel 96iv scizor did get a charge and fast though- after which i have maxed it out..when i soloed alakazam it was a great addition to the lineup. exxecutor goes without saying. - for you id say wait until you get a decent few TMs and then decide. 96iv though- dont rule it out just yet (or at least try get the higher cp one double bug at some point).
so to answer your question - double steel is pretty much useless but making it double bug instantly makes it an extremely useful one
