Question: Smokescreen or other similar attacs

[Dro~]

If a pokemon gets hit by smokescreen, say scyther, will I need to check for smokescreen first even though the attack doesn't affect the defending pokemon, for example, swords dance?

[)v(ajin_ipg21]

Yep, it is still an attack.

Hmm I wonder how much more I want to say.

RETREATING a jungle scyther was the solution (smokescreen effect went away) BUT with the R & S rule that you can retreat only ONCE a turn, it'll be something you will have to consider yourself (or simply use a 'switch')

[Dro~]

So I have to flip twice if I want to use chansey's scrunch too?

[Maverick Hunter Zero]

That's correct. Flip for Smokescreen FIRST, then apply the effects of the attack.

[PokePop]

You flip for Smokescreen to see if you can even start your attack.

[Omega Ant]

Rules in the rulebook on "In what order do you do your attack ?" explains this . (pg.16 on the new ex rulebook )