Vileplume

With its great typing, amazing bulk, and numerous utility options, Vileplume acts as a check to common Pokemon in the tier such as Silvally-Ground, Dhelmise, and Guzzlord. Its great Poison / Grass typing and reliable recovery options make it difficult for opposing teams to wear down. With Effect Spore, it has a chance to passively punish physical attackers and pivots. Vileplume's natural strength and unique combination of STAB moves in Giga Drain and Sludge Bomb make it difficult to switch into. Vileplume can also serve as a great tool against bulky Steel-types like Copperajah and Stakataka, as Corrosive Gas removes their held items and Sleep Powder puts them to sleep. However, Vileplume is slow and vulnerable to Psychic- and Fire-types as well as strong special attackers such as Choice Specs Guzzlord, Galarian Articuno, and Exploud. Vileplume is also easily worn down by entry hazards, and it has difficulty switching into strong physical wallbreakers like Golurk and Tyrantrum.