Lanturn

Lanturn's unique-for-the-metagame Water / Electric typing coupled with Volt Absorb allows it to be a good check to several special attackers such as Zapdos and Rotom-H. Its high base 125 HP also means that it can take some physical hits well despite its low Defense. Lanturn also has access to good support moves such as Thunder Wave and Heal Bell, which give it a defined role in the bulky UU metagame. Lanturn can also go offensive with Choice Specs, scaring away Pokemon immune to Electric such as Rhyperior with the threat of Hydro Pump. However, its weaknesses to Grass- and Ground-type moves, which are common coverage options on many Pokemon, and its lack of reliable recovery mean that it can be worn down pretty easily. Lanturn also has poor offensive presence when uninvested, which means that threats such as Substitute + Calm Mind Raikou can set up on it. Overall, its best roles are as a cleric for defensive and balanced teams and as a slow Volt Switch user for more offensive teams thanks to its Thunder Wave immunity and good dual STAB types.