Torkoal

Torkoal is the primary sun setter in UU, using its great physical bulk to switch into Pokemon like Scizor and Zarude and set up sun while also providing role compression as a Stealth Rock setter and entry hazard remover. Torkoal serves as a great partner for sun wallbreakers like Venusaur, Darmanitan, and Chandelure by providing utility with moves such as the previously mentioned Stealth Rock alongside Yawn, Toxic, and Rapid Spin. However, Torkoal struggles with longevity, as it needs to use Heat Rock over Heavy-Duty Boots to provide more sun turns for its teammates, meaning every time it comes in it risks taking significant chip from entry hazards like Stealth Rock. It also has a lack of recovery, making it vulnerable to common enemy leads like Excadrill and Krookodile. Torkoal is also a momentum sink, meaning that the player will have to either switch directly into their sun sweepers like Venusaur and Darmanitan, potentially forcing them to take damage, or sacrifice Torkoal to bring them in safely. Torkoal is quite passive, often requiring status to stop Pokemon like Gyarados from setting up on it. It is also weak to common Pokemon like Zygarde-10%, Nihilego, and Nidoqueen, meaning Torkoal appreciates defensive support from other Pokemon like Chansey to help it set sun more reliably throughout the game. Lastly, the presence of Hippowdon and its ability to set sand means Torkoal struggles to reliably keep up sun.