What is your preferred Normal-resisting Phazer in Gen 2, and why?
>Skarmory
The classic choice, and the only true counter to Snorlax with Earthquake, but contributes very little offensively.
>Steelix
More offensive than Skarmory. Most importantly, has Explosion. Electric immunity is also valuable to check Zapdos and especially Raikou.
>Tyranitar
Good role compression, can do many things, a Swiss army knife in Pokémon form. Unlike the Steel-types, it resists Fire instead of being weak.
>Golem
Excellent role compression, with Rapid Spin, Explosion and the role of a Normal-resisting Phazer. It combines Tyranitar's Fire resistance with Steelix' Electric immunity, but has two 4x weaknesses.
>Rhydon
A more powerful Golem without Rapid Spin and Explosion.