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Regenerator does greatly appreciate the help of Rapid Spin, at least on a defensive Pokemon like Tangrowth. The types of teams it is on really appreciate and almost require Spin support on them to be effective. Tangrowth is usually featured on stallish teams which really need and want Rapid Spin support in order to mantain their ability to continuously take hits and switch around. Without a Rapid Spinner Tangrowth is nowhere near as bulky and consistent, especially if there is more than 1 hazard on the field. Stealth Rock + Spikes will usually decapitate and wear Tangrowth down over time due to its lack of Recovery outside of switching out. I don't think Thangrowth is overly amazing, but it definitely can do a lot of things Celebi can't do. Tangrowth avoids the Pursuit from the likes of Tyranitar which is very helpful, and although it is nowhere near a solid Keldeo counter, the likes of Breloom and Terrakion can't break through Tangrowth with Tyranitar Pursuiting. Personally I think Power Whip is better on Tangrowth due to its increased strength and power to hit Terrakion very hard even in Sand. This makes sure you aren't falling behind too far back in the damage that you need to KO a certain threat like Tyranitar or Terrakion. Ferrothorn is definitely more useful as it can actually beat Rotom-W and Politoed without being afraid of a strong Hydro Pump 2HKOing it or doing upwards of 40% due to Tangrowth's rather weak SDef. Tangrowth was definitely better in the Excadrill era where it was bulky enough to take on Excadrill and Sand Veil Garchomp with HP Ice and Power Whip. Right now Tangrowth can definitely enjoy checking Landorus-T, who's Double Dance set is one of the most dangerous in the current metagame.
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