Tentacruel

Tentacruel is the most reliable spinner in the tier, as it can absorb Toxic Spikes thanks to its secondary Poison typing and is neutral to Stealth Rock; however, it fails to be as consistent against Spikes-stacking teams, as it takes more damage from Spikes. Its somewhat unique typing makes it a reliable check to Pokemon such as Cobalion, Infernape, and Doublade. Tentacruel's decent special bulk means that, even uninvested, it is able to take most special attacks with ease. It can also get past potential spinblockers by hitting Chandelure super effectively with its Water-type STAB moves or crippling Doublade and Sableye by burning them with Scald. Tentacruel also has an excellent Speed stat and coverage to run an effective offensive set that breaks through many of its counters, and its useful Fairy resistance allows it to fit more easily on certain teams that may be weak to Florges or Sylveon. However, Tentacruel's below average 80 / 65 physical bulk means that powerful physical attackers can break through it more easily, even with resisted attacks; most notably, it prevents it from being a reliable Fire-type check despite being a Water-type, since Pokemon such as Entei and Swords Dance Infernape can power through and wear it down with burns in the former's case.