Camerupt

Camerupt holds a firm niche in the tier thanks to its defensive typing, which allows it to counter Rotom, a prominent threat in the metagame, and absorb Will-O-Wisp. With decent bulk when invested, it is also a solid user of Stealth Rock, making it a good support option for balanced teams. Its excellent STAB coverage and powerful Fire Blast when equipped with Choice Specs make it a potent offensive threat as well. However, its low Speed means it is very susceptible to being forced out or revenge killed, and it often has to hit its checks with coverage moves on predicted switches, as Camerupt is often slower than various defensive Pokemon. Camerupt can easily become setup bait for various Water-types, as defensive sets will fail to do enough damage to Samurott or Ludicolo, while offensive sets may find themselves Choice locked into the wrong move. Finally, Camerupt faces competition from other Pokemon, such as Steelix, which sports more useful resistances as a bulky Stealth Rock setter, and other offensive Fire-types such as Charizard, Magmortar, and Pyroar, all of which are faster and have either greater coverage, more versatility, or more support options.