Torterra

Torterra is an absolute monster of a threat in the BW PU metagame, carrying one of the most deadly offensive presences that works hand-in-hand with one of the most customizable toolkits in the tier. With massive stats in comparison to the tier, its natural bulk and strength mean it can fit into many teams. Its typing is incredible both offensively and defensively, granting it incredible coverage between its STAB moves and access to EdgeQuake while possessing monstrous defensive utility. Torterra thrives off its ability to fit into many teams seamlessly, being a great glue to prevent Electric-types such as Zebstrika from pivoting with Volt Switch while resisting Ground-type attacks from threats such as opposing Torterra and Gabite. With its offensive sets, it can quickly threaten to sweep opposing teams while using its incredible natural bulk to set up on more passive Pokemon such as Klang and Scraggy or go directly for breaking through with a Choice Band. Torterra's versatility can only carry it so far, however, as it has a mediocre Speed tier, leaving it reliant on setup to become a game-ending threat. Its quadruple weakness to Ice-type attacks such as STAB Ice Punch from Sneasel, Hidden Power Ice from Zebstrika, and Ice Beam from faster Water-types such as Golduck forces it to play carefully. Flying-type Pokemon such as Jumpluff and Dodrio are additionally able to outspeed it and thwart it with their STAB moves, but they must be watchful of Stone Edge. Torterra also must be wary of Bronzor, which walls it in most cases.