Grumpig

Grumpig's uncommon access to Thick Fat sets it apart from other bulky Psychic-types in the tier by allowing it to switch into threatening Fire- and Ice-type wallbreakers, such as Magmortar, Vanilluxe, and Aurorus. Its useful defensive niche for teams is outlined by its variety of support moves, such as Heal Bell, Thunder Wave, Whirlwind, and Taunt, and its impressive special bulk. Additionally, Grumpig is one of the few Psychic-types in NU with access to Focus Blast, which allows it to fight back against the Steel- and Dark-types that try to switch into its Psychic-type STAB move. However, Grumpig is cursed with a lacking Defense stat, meaning it struggles to effectively check Fighting-types, such as Primeape and Hariyama, like its fellow Psychic-types. Due to a lack of reliable recovery moves, Grumpig is prone to being easily whittled down throughout a match. It also faces stiff competition from other bulky Psychic-types, such as Mesprit and Musharna, which have access to better utility moves and recovery and serve as effective Fighting-type switch-ins because of their superior physical bulk.