Infernape

Infernape sits as one of the fastest available Fire-types in the Battle Spot Doubles metagame, only being beaten in that respect by Talonflame and Mega Houndoom. Despite this, however, it still suffers from being below the base 110 Speed tier, where threats such as Latios and Gengar sit. While Infernape might commonly be thought of as primarily an offensive Pokemon, it often takes more of a supportive approach in Battle Spot Doubles, making it a great user of moves such as Quick Guard and Fake Out. These moves allow Infernape to stand out as a supportive Fire-type over alternatives such as Arcanine, which is often preferred in that role thanks to its access to Intimidate, Morning Sun, and Snarl, as well as better bulk. Overall, while Infernape suffers as a result of its frailty, its decent offensive stats in combination with its support capabilities make it an interesting addition to teams.