Monferno

Monferno is the best Pokemon in BW PU thanks to its phenomenal STAB combination, versatility, and ability to break through a majority of defensive Pokemon in the tier, such as Torterra, Bronzor, and Mawile. Close Combat and Flare Blitz both have huge Base Powers, Thunder Punch acts as good coverage for Water-types, and an Iron Fist-boosted Mach Punch can help clean up offensive teams late-game, especially when boosted by Swords Dance. Monferno also has decent support options such as Stealth Rock, U-turn, Taunt, Will-O-Wisp, and reliable recovery in Slack Off. Monferno is, however, somewhat let down by its stats. Its Speed, while decent, still leaves it outpaced by Pokemon like Dodrio and Golduck, without a boost from Swords Dance or Choice Band, its Attack is very middling, and its bulk is low enough that it can't usually take even more than one or two neutral hits in a game. Despite these shortcomings, Monferno is still a fierce wallbreaker in the tier and every team has to prepare for it.