Forretress

Bug

Forretress is one of the few viable forms of entry hazard control for Bug teams. Its Steel typing and physical bulk benefit Bug teams greatly, as it is able to switch into powerful Rock-types such as Terrakion and Tyranitar. Not only is Forretress one of the best hazard removers for Bug teams, but it is also among its best hazard setters. Its access to Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Toxic Spikes make Forretress mendable for matchups that Bug teams may struggle with, such as Dragon, Fairy, and Water. Thanks to its low Speed, Forretress can utilize Volt Switch to bring in teammates such as Mega Pinsir and Scizor with relative safety. However, Forretress's typing, while good defensively, compounds its weakness to Fire-type moves. While Forretress is great as a utility option, the lack of offensive presence can allow itself to become setup bait for sweepers such as Kommo-o and Porygon-Z and leave it shut down by Taunt users such as Gliscor and Mew. While its physical bulk is very high, Forretress's special bulk is very poor and leaves it susceptible to many special attackers such as Porygon2 and Suicune. Forretress faces competition with Armaldo as a spinner, which has better utility through Knock Off and is able to threaten Flying-types such as Mega Charizard Y and Zapdos with its Rock-type attacks. Armaldo also has the advantage of providing a Fire-type neutrality on top of a Flying-type neutrality.