Electivire

Despite its great coverage hitting nearly every Pokemon in DPP OU super effectively, and its unique ability to gain a Speed boost from Motor Drive, Electivire is unable to make an impact on the metagame. Electivire is too weak and/or strapped for moveslots to threaten common defensive Pokemon such as Hippowdon, Rotom-A, and Swampert. Further, its reliance on getting a Speed boost, and its propensity to get revenge killed with its fragility and Earthquake weakness, make it an unappealing choice. Electivire has many similarities to another mixed attacker, Infernape; however, Electivire struggles to have any utility outside of switching into Electric-type attacks. Infernape, on the other hand, does not need a Speed boost, hits significantly harder, and carries key moves such as U-turn, a STAB Fighting-type attack in Close Combat, Taunt, and Grass Knot. Electivire should never be considered on a serious team, even if said team is carrying Gyarados to bait Electric-type attacks.