Servine

Servine stands out as a Defogger in the metagame because it handily deals with entry hazard setters such as Golem, Torterra, and Smeargle. Unlike Silvally-Grass, Servine has access to Synthesis, which helps it reliably check the aforementioned entry hazard setters. Moreover, Servine separates itself from other bulky Grass-type Pokemon such as Gourgeist-XL, Shiinotic, and Silvally-Grass thanks to its decent Speed and ability to set up with Leaf Storm due to Contrary. However, Servine faces significant competition from these Grass-type Pokemon because they are bulkier and do not rely on Eviolite. In comparison to them, Servine is a shakier switch-in to attackers such as Marowak, Simipour, and Leafeon because of its lower bulk and inability to switch into Knock Off. Moreover, Grass-types such as Exeggutor and Simisage outclass Servine offensively. Exeggutor has superior breaking power and is part Psychic type, which makes it more difficult to switch into, while Simisage is a significantly better attacker because of its great offensive stats, fantastic coverage moves, and ability to run mixed and special sets. Conversely, Servine is much easier to wall because of its low Special Attack and lack of coverage options. A reliance on Hidden Power for coverage exacerbates the latter flaw because it means Servine must choose between being able to beat either Dragon- and Flying-type Pokemon such as Silvally-Dragon, Altaria, and Toucannon with Hidden Power Ice or Steel-type Pokemon such as Bronzor and Metang with Hidden Power Fire. In addition, Sap Sipper users such as Bouffalant and Sawsbuck take advantage of the use of Leaf Storm and wall Servine. Similarly, the abundance of fast Grass-type checks in the metagame such as Rapidash, Rotom-S, and Pinsir leaves Servine heavily pressured.