Alakazam

Alakazam is a premier wallbreaker in BDSP OU, tearing holes through slower teams lacking a hard counter. Alakazam's high Speed tier lets it outspeed other prominent threats such as Infernape and Starmie, forcing them out with its superb coverage. Furthermore, Magic Guard gives Alakazam a myriad of benefits, such as preventing it from being worn down by entry hazards, preserving its Focus Sash, and mitigating Life Orb recoil. Furthermore, counterplay to Alakazam differs depending on what item it is running; using a Life Orb denies nearly all defensive counterplay options through its sheer power, while running a Focus Sash prevents Alakazam from being instantly revenge killed, which is often enough for it to break apart more offensive teams. However, Alakazam is not without its flaws, as its physical bulk is extremely poor, causing it to be revenge killed easily and limiting its setup opportunities. Moreover, its reliance on Focus Blast to deal with Dark- and Steel-types means just one miss can ruin it. Additionally, while Alakazam has a strong offensive presence, it rarely ever threatens to OHKO foes without a boost, meaning if Focus Sash has been broken or it is known to be using a Life Orb, multiple Pokemon can just tank a hit from it and OHKO it back.