What is a good moveset for Bisharp?
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AM I SEEIN' A COPY OF SCIZOR?! IT SEEMS LIKE THIS THING IS JUST A DIFFERENT DUAL TYPE SCIZOR! based on its stats…………
BisharpAbility: DefiantEVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Scary Face / Swords Dance / Rock Polish- Iron Head- Psycho Cut- Night Slash
Scary Face/Swords Dance/Rock Polish: To lower stats or raise your own
Iron Head: STAB
Psycho Cut: For Fighting-types
Night Slash: STAB
This is the most gimmicky move-set I could think of, but it is kind of fun:Bisharp (M) @ Iron BallAbility: Inner FocusEVs: 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 SpDBrave Nature- Metal Burst- Fling- Revenge- Taunt
Bisharp (M) @ Air BalloonAbility: DefiantEVs: 252 Atk / 36 Def / 220 SpeAdamant Nature- Sucker Punch- Rock Polish- Low Sweep- Iron Head
Sucker Punch is for right away, in case yo are unable to set up Rock Polish. Rock Polish takes care of the biggest problem with Bisharp: its low speed. Low Sweep also helps with that, but more important it offers type coverage. I mean, let’s face it, Dark and Steel doesn’t offer much type coverage. Iron Head gives STAB.
Banded Bandit
Bisharp @ Choice BandAbility: DefiantEVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpDAdamant Nature- Knock Off- Sucker Punch- Low Kick- Iron Head
Knock Off- Gets rid of very annoying itemsSucker Punch- Priority moveLow Kick- CoverageIron Head- Powerful STAB. Not used for flinching
One of my Favorite OU sets! works best in Rain…
Bisharp @ LeftoversAbility: DefiantEVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 DefAdamant Nature- Snatch- Swords Dance- Sucker Punch- Brick Break
Perfect set for a tier where a lot of Pokemons LOVE to set up. Snatch is great to steal any type of boost + Wish / Soft-Boiled from Chansey’s / Blissey’s. Swords Dance is when you have the chance to set up. Sucker Punch is to troll when your opponent has gotten something snatched and decides to attack. Brick Break is there for STAB.
I’ve been using this set in Showdown recently and it has been an absolute monster.
Role: Bulky Physical Sweeper
Bisharp (F) @ Black GlassesAbility: DefiantEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 DefAdamant Nature- Sucker Punch- Substitute / Psycho Cut / Iron Head- Swords Dance- Stone Edge
Sucker Punch - Bisharp’s best move. after a couple Swords Dance with Black Glasses, you can OHKO even some of the bulkiest Fighting-typesSubstitute / Psycho Cut / Iron Head - this one’s down to preference. Substitute is useful for setting up because of Bisharp’s relatively low defensive stats, psycho cut is good for fighting coverage, and Iron head gets STABSwords Dance - Because it’s Swords DanceStone Edge - Coverage
OffensiveBisharp @ Life OrbAbility: DefiantEvs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeAdamant Nature / Jolly Nature- Psycho Cut / Knock Off- Sucker Punch / Night Slash- Iron Head- Swords Dance
This is the most common set on Bisharp, trying to make it fast and hard hitting, and get up Swords Dance and sweep.
DefensiveBisharp @ Assault VestAbility: PressureEvs: 252 HP / 180 Def / 76 SpDAdamant Nature- Psycho Cut / Brick Break- Sucker Punch / Knock Off- Iron Head- Stone Edge / Shadow Claw
Not many use this defensive set and I don’t understand why, it has alot of potential, and can hit hard with that Adamant Ability.
National Dex Monotype (Dark and Steel)Bisharp @ Focus SashAbility: DefiantEVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Iron Head- Knock Off- Swords Dance- Rock Polish
So, this is supposed to be a dual dance set. Iron Head is STAB that has a chance to flinch opposing Pokemon. Knock Off is also STAB that removes items from opposing Pokemon. Swords Dance is to boost your attack. Rock Polish is to boost your speed.
A decent physical attacker.Bisharp @ Leftovers / Life OrbEVs: 252 Atk / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Night Slash- Psycho Cut- Brick Break / Low Sweep- Rock Polish / Swords Dance
Shame we don’t have Dragon Dance, but Rock Polish is a viable option giving a high chance of out-speeding most Pokemon.
Bisharp gets a good attack stat as it is, I’d put the EVs into defense or special defense instead of attack. Here’s what I feel is a good set:
Bisharp @ Focus Sash / Chople BerryAbility: Inner Focus / DefiantEVs: 252 HP / 252 Speor128 Def / 128 SpD / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Psycho Cut- Iron Head- Night Slash- Swords Dance
Psycho Cut (to cover Fighting-type weakness)Iron Head (STAB)Night Slash (STAB)Swords Dance {to raise attack}
Additionally, I have a few substitutions. Hone claws would be good for raising both Attack and Accuracy, but at a slower rate than Swords Dance. Switching one of the offensive moves with X-Scissor could help bring down Dark-types, and provide an unexpected surprise when attacking.
Having Inner Focus isn’t a bad ability, as it prevents flinching, but Defiant works well if you want to get a higher Atk stat quicker. I’d also recommend giving Bisharp a Focus Sash or a Chople Berry, to help combat the 4x Fighting-type weakness.
Well, Bisharp was denied OU and will be debuting in UU Beta this generation. Bisharp, however, will be able to fit into this metagameperfectlyand you can bet I will be abusing it as much as I can before it eventually gets sent up.
First things first is that every team looking for perfect synergy will require a Dark or a Normal type. Only Dark resists Ghost. Another thing is that Bisharp no longer worries about getting wall by every Steel now Dark can it normally. Sucker Punch can run right through it hitting Scizor, Genesect, and Aegislash.
You might think that Aegislash could care less for Bisharp thanks to King’s Sheild, but when Aegislash uses King’s Shield on Bisharp, he won’t lose any attack thanks to his ability Defiant. The same goes for when Bisharp lands on Sticky Web, but instead, his Attack goes up by 2.
Bisharp @ Leftovers / Life OrbAbility: DefiantEVs: 200 HP / 252 Atk / 56 SpeAdamant Nature- Swords Dance- Iron Head- Knock Off- Sucker Punch
Fairly simple Pokemon who can fit on any team as a setup sweeper. Swords Dance makes Bish able to destroy anything that it won’t resist his attacks. Iron Head now hits Fairy’s and can cause flinch a healthy amount of the time as well as providing a strong STAB move. Knock Off got a huge buff this generation and Bisharp is one of the strongest users of it. It can also tack off an item from the opponent. Sucker Punch can land some faster hits as base 70 speed isn’t too impressive.
The EVs give him enough bulk to avoid being 2HKO’d by weak Hidden Powers and fast enough to outspeed some Aegislash and Scizor sets.
You also have the choice of choosing between Leftovers and Life Orb. Leftovers will increase survivability while Life Orb will do the exact opposite, but still tack on a lot of damage.
Have fun with Bisharp, try to use him as much as possible in UU just in case it gets sent up OU!
Hmm, Bisharp. Love this guy.
Here’s a set that I’ve been experimenting with and has been actually working pretty darn well so far.
Bisharp @ Choice ScarfAbility: DefiantEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeJolly Nature / Adamant Nature- Brick Break / Psycho Cut- Stone Edge- Knock Off- Iron Head
Adamant is for that extra pure killing power, while Jolly is to outspeed some fast pokes (I’m not sure which is preferred, I’ve just been experimenting). I’ve found that this thing makes for a fantastic revenge killer, and the surprise factor of having a scarf on a Bisharp is priceless. The only problem is that Stone edge is a bit inaccurate and a miss can easily spell Bisharp’s doom. But anyways, Stone Edge is for trashing any flying type that isn’t Skarmory, Gliscor, or Landorus, Knock Off is a great STAB (if the other Pokemon has an item), Iron Head is for STAB , Fairy killing, and potential flinches, and it’s your choice between Brick Break and Psycho Cut. Psycho Cut’s for those pesky fighting types and Brick Break’s for pure coverage.
Okay this is probably the best moveset for my favorite physical Sweeper.
Bisharp @Life Orb/ Black Glasses / Lum BerryAbility:DefiantEVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpeAdament Nature /JollyNature-Knock Off-Swords Dance-Iron Head-Sucker Punch
Knock Offis Bisharp’s strongest move: STAB and them holding an item means they will say goodbye to that item and have a nice base 195 power to take.Swords Danceis for setting up, but I would only use it when you know the opponent is going to switch out.Iron Headis STAB and has a nice 30% chance of FlinchSucker Punchis priority and more STAB!
I prefer Life Orb and Jolly Nature.
This wrecks everything, trust me.
This is mine, it’s more of a support/ attacker set.
Bisharp (M) @ Lum BerryAbility: DefiantLevel: 50EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 DefAdamant Nature- Sucker Punch- Psycho Cut- Taunt- Knock Off
Sucker Punch (priority)Psycho Cut (coverage)Taunt (no set up)Knock Off (No lefties for you)
A Bulky Physical Sweeping Bisharp:**
Bisharp(M) @LeftoversAbility:DefiantEVs:252 HP/128 Atk/128 SpeJollyNature- Brick Break- Iron Head- Sucker Punch- Swords Dance
Brick Break-Fighting-typecoverage and for Pokemon withLight Screenand more…Iron Head-STABchance toflinch,if quickerSucker Punch-STAB.If any threats enter the field, Sucker Punch willtake care of it(if you have usedSwords Dance)Swords Dance- set up
If your stats are lowered your Atk increases so you don’t need toSwords Dancea lotbecause of Defiant.
Bisharp@ Choice ScarfAbility: DefiantEVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeAdamant Nature- Iron Head- Psycho Cut- Stone Edge- Night Slash
Explanation: Defiant allows Bisharp to switch into defoggers and Intimidaters. Choise Scarf helps with Bisharp’s somewhat speed allowing it to Sweep. Iron Head is STAB and it has that 30% Flinch chance. Psycho Cut covers that 4x Fighting weakness with a high Crit Ratio. Stone Edge hits Megazard Y and Volcarona with a high Crit Ratio. Night Slash is STAB along with a high Crit Ratio.
Gimmicky / salt-inducing set
Bisharp @ LeftoversAbility: PressureEVs: 168 HP / 92 Atk / 252 SpDCareful Nature- Taunt- Iron Defense / Toxic / Double Team- Protect / Sucker Punch- Knock Off / Sucker Punch
Taunt: essential to this setIron Defense/Toxic/Double Team: add bulk, poison, or just add to the gimmickProtect/Sucker Punch: both work well with TauntKnock Off/Sucker Punch: getting rid of items
Very gimmicky, but it requires some setup. Maybe Baton Pass some Speed or Special Defense onto it. EVs are there to increase your Special Defense (which is low) as much as possible, and raise HP and Attack.
Bisharp @ Quick ClawAbility: DefiantEVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpeAdamant Nature- Night Slash- Iron Head- Psycho Cut- Swords Dance
Night Slash: STABIron Head: STABPsycho Cut: CoverageSwords Dance: Setup
Doubles Bisharp
Bisharp @ Focus SashAbility: DefiantEVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpDBrave Nature / Adamant NatureIVs: 0 Spe- Protect- Sucker Punch- Assurance- Iron Head
Bisharp wants to attack after it’s teammate, so it can finish off their target with a double powered Assurance. Sucker Punch has priority and is more powerful than Assurance if you don’t double team an opposing Pokemon. Iron Head is STAB. Protect is just a great move to have in doubles. Focus Sash ensures that Bisharp can take a hit. Defiant is to counter the omnipresent intimidaters (except Incineroar)
Brave Nature and 0 Spe IVs if you are running a Trick Room team, otherwise use Adamant and max IVs if not running Trick Room.
Bisharp @ Scope LensAbility: PressureEVs: 252 Atk / 252 SpD / 4 SpeTimid / Impish / Careful Nature- Swords Dance- Night Slash- Psycho Cut- Shadow Claw
Not much to explain, this Pokemon is similar to Absol and Scizor, and since those are my favorite Pokemon, I thought it would be cool to make a set based around them. You will almost always crit with Scope Lens.
