Chandelure

Chandelure's huge Special Attack stat and unique typing allow it to function as a decently versatile offensive threat capable of fulfilling many different roles for a team. By virtue of its immunity to Blissey's Seismic Toss, ability to bypass status with Substitute, and solid STAB coverage, it can take on several defensive teams as a reliable stallbreaker with Calm Mind. Chandelure can also utilize a Choice Scarf to revenge kill several offensive threats, such as Scizor, Celebi, and Latias, thanks to its typing, solid offensive prowess, and ability to cripple some of its switch-ins with Trick. Its typing also has its defensive perks, such as two immunities and a plethora of useful resistances, allowing Chandelure to check various tier staples such as Scizor, Cobalion, and Infernape. However, the benefits of Chandelure's typing can be quite offset by its common weaknesses, such as its vulnerabilities to Pursuit and Stealth Rock, as well as its huge susceptibility to one of the tier's most used Pokemon in Hydreigon. Chandelure is also hurt by its paltry Speed tier, which prevents it from outrunning threats like Terrakion, Krookodile, and Nihilego, as well as Mega Aerodactyl and Mega Beedrill even with a Choice Scarf. These flaws plague Chandelure with stiff competition from Gengar, another offensive Ghost-type with a much better Speed tier, the coverage necessary to work around Hydreigon and Pursuit trappers, and more overall customizability. Gengar is also much less susceptible to entry hazards due to its Stealth Rock neutrality and ability to absorb Toxic Spikes.