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I wouldn't say Rapid Spin is a staple unless you're running Volcarona or something else with a 4x weak, or the majority of your team is weak to it. I'd say Stealth Rock is a staple on any team, it breaks sashes and limits the opponent with switch-ins of certain pokemon.