Dragapult

Dragapult is useful on a wide variety of teams for its great typing and Speed. Its Dragon / Ghost typing lets it switch into Pokemon like Urshifu-R, and Heatran. It's also a great offensive typing, as Ghost-type moves are virtually unresisted in the metagame bar Pokemon like Incineroar and Porygon2, and Dragon-type moves hit many important targets like Kyurem-B and Zygarde. Its Speed allows it to outpace the vast majority of the unboosted metagame. These qualities allow it to handle many great Pokemon like Urshifu-R, and Zygarde, along with other Pokemon like Rillaboom and Necrozma. Its Choice Specs set can apply pressure instantly, while conversely, its Dragon Dance set can end a game outright if given the freedom to set up. However, Dragapult is heavily relies on its Speed, and its lack of bulk can give it trouble with speed control and switching in. Both sets can also feel underwhelming at times, as the Choice Specs set has to make use of Dragapult's mere base 100 Special Attack, while the Dragon Dance set is reliant on getting boosts to become threatening and lacks reliable STAB moves. As a result, it can struggle to break bulkier Pokemon like Porygon2 and Amoonguss, and it falls easily to faster attackers like Choice Scarf Genesect, Pheromosa, and Dragon Dance-boosted Kyurem-B. Dragapult also loathes Tapu Fini, as Misty Terrain severely limits Dragapult's offensive pressure, and Tapu Fini can OHKO it after minimal chip. This weakness to Tapu Fini makes Rillaboom a prime partner for the drake; Rillaboom can change the Terrain and provide openings for Dragapult to set up via Fake Out. Blastoise is a good partner for the Dragon Dance set, as it packs both Fake Out and Follow Me. Diancie is also another good partner for Dragapult, as it handles Kyurem-B and Incineroar well.