>>22465458No, it really can't...
-1 252+ Atk Life Orb Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Scrafty: 179-213 (53.5 - 63.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
-1 252+ Atk Choice Band Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Scrafty: 204-242 (61 - 72.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
-1 252+ Atk Sharp Beak Talonflame Brave Bird vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Scrafty: 164-194 (49.1 - 58%) -- 96.9% chance to 2HKO
Any other items worth trying? The bottom line is it can't come in and intimidate bird because it gets smashed on the way in and then smashed the next turn without being able to do anything even if you are max invested in HP and defense (which you wouldn't be.)
