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Shutterbug

Index #	105
Type:	Mortal
Ability:	Still Frame/Focusing Lens
Tier:	Keter

HP	99
Attack	83
Defense	91
Sp. Attack	110
Sp. Defense	83
Speed	110

Overview

One of the most well-known SCPs by casual and competitive alike, Shutterbug was released all the way back in Series I and has been considered a staple of many teams ever since. Due to its high speed (especially when reinforced with Photo Finish) and a highly varied movepool Shutterbug has found a home in meta teams such as O7 and AAAAAAAAA. Shutterbug is also run in more experimental teams alongside SCPs like Teenature or Slumberslack in the Merry Picmas and Slumberslack's Nightmare teams, though those are currently considered non-viable. From casual teams to championship rosters Shutterbug is run at all levels. No small wonder that many players claim to see this SCP everywhere.

P.O.S.E.

P.O.S.E. is a classic move-set and game plan that has seen little change since its first use in Series I to complete the O7 team (so named because, for a time, if you came up against this team, all you could really do was salute and surrender). The plan is simple: first you set up with the delayed Photo Finish, hopefully stun your opponent with Optics, stall them with Shutter as needed, hit them with Exposure to do some chip damage, at which point your Photo Finish should proc. While on its own this is nothing extraordinary P.O.S.E. really shined in the O7 team setting, especially with the use of Fluttershy Lens. This now banned item both upped the chance of getting a stun off on Optics from 25% to 75% and increased move speed, making what would otherwise have been a decent moveset into an unstoppable juggernaut, especially when paired with Markable's Unchainable BERSERK moveset.

With the banning of Fluttershy Lens necessitating its replacement with the far inferior Votum Loci (much worse stun chance, no damage increase) and the power creep of later series, many have dropped this style of Shutterbug in favor of more recent SCP such as Ken-Shinigami or Whirlpool.

Some pros do still run Shutterbug, however, among those P.O.S.E. has somewhat fallen out of favor to be replaced by Caught in 105K. However, many low-level players tend to run cookie-cutter O7 rosters so it's good to know the strat so as to easily counter it.

Caught in 105K

As opposed to P.O.S.E., and most other prior Shutterbug builds, Caught in 105K focuses on attack and accuracy rather than speed and support. Pioneered by thedeadlymoose as part of the AAAAAAAAA line-up in Series II this saw little, but consistent, meta usage until its surprising resurgence in the 2020 Arizona Renaissance Faire Invitational. This invitational saw multiple high-level variations of the AAAAAAAAA roster including copies of SHADOWMAN and Whirlpool. It also saw some wild variation of the classic P.O.S.E. moveset such as teching in Shyssasin's signature move Four Pixel Flurry, something not seen on the competitive level since Dr Dan all the way back in 2010.

While an attack focused Shutterbug may seem obvious now, at the time Four Pixel Flurry wasn't even considered due to Shyssasin's glass canon nature (due to several much needed nerfs) causing this SCP to be dead competitively, and there just wasn't enough support for the build (niche Delta Shutterbug build aside) until the Series VII introduction of the Satellite CameraPhone item and Remote Punching move pairing. Satellite CameraPhone causes Shutterbug to be much of a tanky SCP akin to Sheller with much slower speed, which is somewhat counter-intuitive for a relatively speedy character, but shows its worth by heavily reinforcing slow to build powerhouse moves like Remote Punching and Photo Finish as well as potentially upping Four Pixel Flurry to insta-kill range against mediocre defense stated SCPs.

Discussion

Motonut

Overview

The original top dog of the metagame, and one of the evergreen staples of the Keter tier. Motonut has remained a consistent threat, with its excellent Attack and a comfortable 100 speed tier. Its primary downside comes from a limited movepool and meager 65/70/64 bulk, meaning it seldom gets a chance to switch in, and would take heavy damage even on resisted hits.

Although Motonut can be one-dimensional in its game plan, unprepared teams can easily find themselves be torn apart, especially from repeated Masked Unseen Snap set. It also has a niche in the Apollyon tier for being one of the few SCPs capable of breaking past Resistile.

Nipplenut

Motonut outspeeds most of the metagame when equipped with a Sky Ring, allowing it to snatch KOs on key threats like Ken-Shinigami. Unseen Snap is Motonut's choice STAB move, hitting many targets for at least neutral damage. Full Tackle let it hit Jellisweet, while Hammer Arm gets the jump on opposing Auto-types.

Summon Licensing gives Motonut the chance to deal massive damage to the opponent, potentially KOing both sides and let its teammate a free switch-in.

This set's usage scenario should be determined on a case-by-case basis. Against opponents with many defensive counterplays, Motonut should be used as an early-game wallbreaker, letting it punch holes or remove key targets from the game, or as a late-game cleaner, after opposing SCPs have been weakened enough to be unable to live a STAB Unseen Snap.

Discussion

Me

Index #	426
Type:	AutoDread
Ability:	ego
Tier:	Euclid

HP	190
Attack	30
Defense	59
Sp. Attack	30
Sp. Defense	59
Speed	30

Overview

A staple in the Euclid Tier that in the right circumstances is able to punch above its weightclass. While the stats of Me alone make it seem like it is semi-optimal for taking heavy damage, the same can not be said if you take its unique moveset and ability into account. With the synergy of Ego and Same Joke it has remained a stable annoyance since the very first series. Its primary downside comes from a very limited movepool and horrendous stats outside of HP, making Me virtually unusable outside of very specific strategies.

Setups with Me can range from tearing through Markable to being fodder for U-kill who is completely immune to Ego.

One with All

The long wait time for Ego to come online is reduced by Time-Up Treadmill to be ready from the start, making anyone that hits Me receive their full damage from the first round instead of having to wait multiple rounds for the damage to add up. Using Camaraderie to prevent switching for the round and Sense of Self to let the enemy only receive the damage without Me having to tank it makes for a decent strategy. Putting foes under the influence of Same Joke is a good way to lock your opponent into defeat. With Me's Attack options not being the best, Toast Command remains the only viable option to make damage not coupled to being attacked.

The best use case of Me remains to beat a tough opponent with the hope of ending with a double KO. While its moveset makes it largely Type independent, it still fairs worse against other Dread types on average.

Discussion

Fishhead

Index #	527
Type:	NatureMortal
Ability:	Swift Swim
Tier:	Wondertainment Junior Cup

HP	20
Attack	10
Defense	55
Sp. Attack	15
Sp. Defense	20
Speed	80

Overview

There is a specter haunting OpusConfidant. The specter of Fishhead. All the powers of Appolyon have entered into a holy alliance to exorcise this specter: Resistile and Godhead, Spankoflex and Smalls, Ben and MEKHANE.

Where is the party in opposition that has not been decried as overpowered by its opponents in power? Where is the opposition that has not hurled back the branding reproach of Fishhead, against the more advanced opposition parties, as well as against its reactionary adversaries?

Two things result from this fact:

I. Fishhead is already acknowledged by all Appolyon powers to be itself a power.

II. It is high time that Fishhead should openly, in the face of the whole world, establish its strength, its OHKO potential, its sweeping potential, and meet this nursery tale of the Spectre of Fishhead with a manifesto of the Fishhead itself.

To this end, Fishhead users of various nationalities have assembled on OpusConfidant forums and sketched the following manifesto, to be published in the monthly newsletter.

Fishhead Godhead 4head

With this set, Fishhead will be able to outspeed 90% of the Wondertainment Junior Cup metagame and Splash all over them. You will be able to mercilessly show off just how much of a rebel you are for using this absolutely useless SCP. And hey, if they don't OHKO you, you always have TTTKY to finish the job for them.

Sadly, this set doesn't see much competitive play.

Asshaunter

Index #	789-J
Type:	DreadHumor
Ability:	Stench
Tier:	Wondertainment Junior Cup

HP	30
Attack	35
Defense	30
Sp. Attack	95
Sp. Defense	45
Speed	90

Overview

Asshaunter has been a Wondertainment Junior Cup staple ever since its inception in Series I. Though it doesn't have the best defensive profile, (But then again, what Dread-type SCP does?) it has decent move coverage and good enough Sp. Attack and Speed to make it a commonly used SCP in the lower power level it finds itself in. Ideally, Asshaunter wants to get in before its opponent sets up entry hazards since it lacks the means by which to get rid of them and suffers greatly because of them. Of course, you can choose to equip yours with a healing item, but this goes against its glass cannon nature and causes you to lose significant firepower.

Revenge Killer/Sweeper

Spoopy and Haunt are powerful STAB moves that are guaranteed to hit hard because of Asshaunter's strong SpA stat. Neptune's Kiss and Hidden Power are excellent coverage moves that let this SCP patch up its weaknesses. Despite its measly 30 in HP, Asshaunter makes up for it by having what is arguably the best typing in the game, Dread, and Humor. With this type combination, the SCP is hit for neutral damage on all Humor attacks, is straight-up immune to Dread, and takes half damage from Cosmos and Divine. The only real threat Asshaunter faces is that of Auto types, which are rare in Wondertainment Junior Cup, but even then, you have Hidden Power (Cosmos) to defend yourself against them.

All in all, Asshaunter is a powerful SCP that fits into almost any team and is capable of sweeping or revenge killing assuming the opponent hasn't been given time to set up.

Polyroid

Index #	1465
Type:	Mortal
Ability:	Aperture Adjust/Quantum Lens
Tier:	Keter

HP	99
Attack	83
Defense	91
Sp. Attack	110
Sp. Defense	83
Speed	110

Overview

One of the most well-known SCPs by casual and competitive alike, Polyroid was released all the way back in Series II and has been considered a staple of many teams ever since. Due to its high speed (especially when reinforced with Photo Finish) and a highly varied movepool Polyroid has found a home in meta teams such as O7 and AAAAAAAAA. Polyroid is also run in more experimental teams alongside SCPs like Gothicemme or Mega Slumberslack in the Gothic GF and Welcome to Slumberslackland teams, though those are currently considered non-viable. From casual teams to championship rosters Polyroid is run at all levels. No small wonder that many players claim to see this SCP everywhere.

P.O.S.E.

P.O.S.E. is a classic move-set and game plan that has seen little change since its first use in Series II to complete the O7 team (so named because, for a time, if you came up against this team, all you could really do was salute and surrender). The plan is simple: first you set up with the delayed Photo Finish, hopefully stun your opponent with Optics, stall them with Shutter as needed, hit them with Exposure to do some chip damage, at which point your Photo Finish should proc. While on its own this is nothing extraordinary P.O.S.E. really shone in the O7 team setting, especially with the use of Fluttershy Lens. This now banned item both upped the chance of getting a stun off on Optics from 25% to 75% and increased move speed, making what would otherwise have been a decent moveset into an unstoppable juggernaut, especially when paired with Markaine's weedkiller moveset.

With the banning of Fluttershy Lens necessitating its replacement with the far inferior Votum Loci (much worse stun chance, no damage increase) and the power creep of later series, many have dropped this style of Polyroid in favour of more recent SCP such as Gumballbuster or Whirlpool.

Some pros do still run Polyroid, though among those P.O.S.E. has somewhat fallen out of favor to be replaced by Caught in 1465K. However, many low-level players tend to run cookie-cutter O7 rosters so it's good to know the strat so as to easily counter it.

Caught in 1465K

As opposed to P.O.S.E., and most other prior Polyroid builds, Caught in 1465K focuses on attack and accuracy rather than speed and support. Pioneered by thedeadlymoose as part of the AAAAAAAAA line-up in Series II this saw little, but consistent, meta usage until its surprising resurgence in the 2020 Massachusetts Renaissance Faire Invitational. This invitational saw multiple high-level variations of the AAAAAAAAA roster including copies of Caged Demonbird and Whirlpool. It also saw some wild variation of the classic P.O.S.E. moveset such as teching in Shyssasin's signature move Five Pixel Flurry, something not seen on the competitive level since Dr Dan all the way back in 2010.

While an attack focused Shutterbug may seem obvious now, at the time Five Pixel Flurry wasn't even considered due to Shyssasin's glass canon nature (due to several much needed nerfs) causing this SCP to be dead competitively, and there just wasn't enough support for the build (niche Delta Polyroid build aside) until the Series VII introduction of the Satellite CameraPhone item and Remote Punching move pairing. Satellite CameraPhone causes Polyroid to be much of a tanky SCP akin to Sheller with much slower speed, which is somewhat counter-intuitive for a relatively speedy character, but shows its worth by heavily reinforcing slow to build powerhouse moves like Remote Punching and Photo Finish as well as potentially upping Five Pixel Flurry to insta-kill range against mediocre defense stated SCPs.

Discussion

Spankoflex

Index #	2337
Type:	HumorNature
Ability:	Prankster/Soundproof
Tier:	Keter

HP	75
Attack	80
Defense	91
Sp. Attack	80
Sp. Defense	87
Speed	75

Overview

Looking at Spankoflex's stats alone one might think it's a mediocre SCP and not worthy of belonging on many popular teams in the Keter tier. However, once its moveset and ability are taken into account, Spankoflex's true power shines through. Thanks to the power of Prankster, it has priority access to its vast gallery of support moves. Moreover, it also has access to Boomburst, one of the most powerful moves in the game, on which it also gets STAB. Ever since its premiere in Series III, Spankoflex has been terrorizing OpusConfidant matches with its antics and frustrating those who underestimate it.

However, Spankoflex is not without its counters. Other Humor types nullify its Prankster ability, rendering it unable to lay its tricky traps and forcing it to rely on its offensive prowess, which it is severely lacking in.

Trickster Support

The Jade Ring feels like it was absolutely made with SCPs like Spankoflex in mind, as it allows it to transfer the Sleep status effect effectively and without issue. Once you've got an enemy locked into Sleep, you can easily spread entry hazards with Swiftfoot Scramble. If your opponent swapped in an SCP that would be crippled by your newly held Item pilfered through Swap Blast, you can gift it to them. And if for some reason your opponent is a Sleeptalker (who does that in Keter nowadays anyway?), you can easily inflict chip damage and Confuse them with Cack. If you are faced with a Humor-type opponent or are otherwise unable to cause chaos, you will be forced to use Boomburst. Though your attacking stats are not strong, Boomburst has a staggering 140 Power, and you will probably be able to put a good dent in its health unless it's a Mineral type.

Cack Cannon

Though Spankoflex is not the toughest of cookies, it can definitely break some walls thanks to access to STAB Boomburst further empowered by the Loud Speaker item. It can even 1HKO a Resistile that isn't invested into Special Defense. Though Cack and Cack Hard are decent moves on their own, the star of the show here is Boomburst, which you should ideally be spamming if you intend on using Spankoflex as a wallbreaker. If you're ever in a situation where Boomburst cannot help you (or you've run out of PP), the most you can do is fall back on Cack and hope your opponent deals damage to themselves in confusion while you swap out to another SCP and wonder why didn't go with its Trickster Support build instead.

Discussion

Rolypolaroid

Index #	3002
Type:	Dread
Ability:	Bodies in the Water/Mask-mender
Tier:	Keter

HP	99
Attack	83
Defense	91
Sp. Attack	110
Sp. Defense	83
Speed	110

Overview

One of the most well-known SCPs by casual and competitive alike, Rolypolaroid was released back in Series IV and has been considered a staple of many teams ever since. Due to its high speed (especially when reinforced with Photo Finish) and a highly varied movepool Rolypolaroid has found a home in meta teams such as O7 and AAAAAAAAA. Rolypolaroid is also run in more experimental teams alongside SCPs like Demager (even despite its nerf) or Spellwiggler in the Wasted Youth and Sweet Memes are Made of These teams, though those are currently considered non-viable. From casual teams to championship rosters Rolypolaroid is run at all levels. No small wonder that many players remember seeing this SCP everywhere.

P.O.S.E.

P.O.S.E. is a classic move-set and game plan that has seen little change since its first use in Series IV to complete the Project Lethe team (though few remember this due to its limited use). The plan is simple: first you set up with the delayed Photo Finish, hopefully stun your opponent with Optics, stall them with Shutter as needed, hit them with Exposure to do some chip damage, at which point your Photo Finish should proc. While on its own this is nothing extraordinary P.O.S.E. really shined in the O7 team setting, especially with the use of Fluttershy Lens. This now banned item both upped the chance of getting a stun off on Optics from 25% to 75% and increased move speed, making what would otherwise have been a decent moveset into a terrifiying force of nature, especially when paired with Y5K's stage effect.

With the banning of Fluttershy Lens necessitating its replacement with the far inferior Votum Loci (much worse stun chance, no damage increase) and the power creep of later series, many have dropped this style of Rolypolaroid in favor of more recent SCP such as Whalerlord or Whirlpool.

Some pros do still run Rolypolaroid, however, among those P.O.S.E. has somewhat fallen out of favor to be replaced by Caught in 3002K. However, many low-level players tend to run cookie-cutter Lethe rosters so it's good to know the strat so as to easily counter it.

Caught in 3002K

As opposed to P.O.S.E., and most other prior Rolypolaroid builds, Caught in 3002K focuses on attack and accuracy rather than speed and support. Pioneered by thedeadlymoose as part of the AAAAAAAAA line-up in Series II this saw little, but consistent, meta usage until its surprising resurgence in the 2020 Southern Indiana Renaissance Faire Invitational. This invitational saw multiple high-level variations of the AAAAAAAAA roster including copies of Dark Hunter and Whirlpool. It also saw some wild variation of the classic P.O.S.E. moveset such as teching in Shyssasin's signature move Threeve Pixel Flurry, something not seen on the competitive level since Dr Dan all the way back in 2010.

While an attack focused Rolypolaroid may seem obvious now, at the time Threeve Pixel Flurry wasn't even considered due to Shyssasin's glass canon nature (due to several much needed nerfs) causing this SCP to be dead competitively, and there just wasn't enough support for the build (niche Delta Rolypolaroid build aside) until the Series VII introduction of the Satellite CameraPhone item and Remote Punching move pairing. Satellite CameraPhone causes Rolypolaroid to be much of a tanky SCP akin to Sheller with much slower speed, which is somewhat counter-intuitive for a relatively speedy character, but shows its worth by heavily reinforcing slow to build powerhouse moves like Remote Punching and Photo Finish as well as potentially upping Threeve Pixel Flurry to insta-kill range against mediocre defense stated SCPs.

Discussion

FIRSTFIRSTFIRSTFIR

Index #	1
Type:	PrimeDivine
Ability:	Top Breaker
Tier:	Semel

HP	1
Attack	1
Defense	1
Sp. Attack	1
Sp. Defense	1
Speed	1

Overview

Primus is literally the most powerful thing ever you can't compare it to any other thing. I'm sorry but that's just how it is. If you look at the stats its all one, because it is the One. It is the Prime, the first, the foremost, the highest, greatest, leading, head, ruling, chief, supreme, principal, paramount, president, overriding, god, pre-eminent and the foremost. Primus is just too strong for all of you.

Limitless

McDoctorate is basically the same thing as primus, but better. As in, both have technically infinite power. And you know what maths says: infinity + infinity = EVEN MORE POWER!!

Discussion

Dragonslayer

Index #	5514
Type:	Auto
Ability:	Clear Body
Tier:	Thaumiel

HP	105
Attack	150
Defense	100
Sp. Attack	120
Sp. Defense	100
Speed	80

Overview

Dragonslayer is one of the premier offensive threats in Thaumiel, with its whopping attacking powers, decent speed, and access to Dragon Dance to further boost these stats. There is very little that can stand in the way of a Dragonslayer who has set up even two Dragon Dances. One of the few things that can actually prove a roadblock to Dragonslayer is a Defense-invested Resistile, but then again, what can't that fat lizard wall? One SCP to look out for is Estrellite, as its access to Solar Flare can melt through Dragonslayer's pure Auto typing, and its Cosmos typing makes it difficult to take out.

Large-Scale Aggressor Overrun

Now, you might be wondering, "Where is Dragonslayer's signature move? I want my Emergency Sun Vent!" Well, dear reader, need I remind you that utilizing this move reduces all of Dragonslayer's stats by two stages AND renders it immobile for one round? Sure, that 400 Base Power move may seem appetizing but let me assure you that becoming a sitting duck for a turn and having your stats lowered all for the sake of nuking one SCP is not always worth it. It is far easier to just set up with Dragon Dance and take out your opponent with your Beowulf-Sigurd Rail or Thousand Word Arrows.

Solamotha

Index #	6048
Type:	Solar
Ability:	Drought/Radiant Light
Tier:	Keter

HP	100
Attack	80
Defense	80
Sp. Attack	160
Sp. Defense	70
Speed	105

Overview

Solamotha made for a unique addition back when it was released in Series VII and has held its grounding since. Bolstering a massive special attack and not-shabby speed, Solamotha could wipe several premiere threats from the field in the blink of an eye. However it's limited movepool, lack of coverage options and frail defenses combined with a defensively weak typing relegates Solamotha to serving as a glass-cannon in most teams its included in.

Hey, Hollow Knight Reference!

HHKR was one of the first sets conceived for Solamotha and, lucky for the big moth, it has stuck since! Focusing on doling out damage above all else, this set can OHKO anything that doesn't resist Solamotha's STABs. Setting up a Quiver Dance on top of Solamotha's already ginormous stats makes it nearly unstoppable. But that's exactly the issue; getting up a Quiver Dance in the first place. The Solar type means Solamotha takes super effective damage to entry hazards and it's weak defenses means it can't come in whenever it wants. You need to guarantee a safe switch for Solamotha for it to be able to do its work.

The Cocoon Casings allows Solamotha to take one super effective hit without immediately fainting, letting it possibly knock out one more opponent. If survivability isn't your gig, a Fire Gem allows you to pack in ginormous damage to the first Fiery Air you launch. Nothing, not even resists, can survive that.

Humid Weather

Humid Weather is a far more defensive approach to running Solamotha. Though its frailness still necessitates the use of Cocoon Casings, this set allows Solamotha to take more hits on the field. Caterpillar Dreams serves as invaluable recovery for the moth, restoring 25% of its max health and setting a Cognito Field on the battleground, eliminating the threat of priority moves for its entire team.

Cognito-Shift is one of few coverage moves Solamotha has and it takes full advantage of it in this set. A Cognito Field boosted Cognition Shift does hefty damage to opponents that resist Solamotha's STABs.