Why is Protective Pads run occasionally on several Pokemon?

I watched a blunder video (Agency Agency) with the Protective Pads Pheromosa. After this I decided to check the item out, and turns out the item is featured on Kangaskhan and Galarian Rapidash’s Smogon movesets. Why? Its a pointless item to have, especially in a tier with no major Iron Barbs or Rough Skin usage (PU for Kangaskhan and ZU for Rapidash). And the abilities thatmayinflict status on the opponent, its high risk and not-so-high reward.

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It totally negates abilities effect such as:Flame Body(PU kanto rapidash , prevents burns for kangaskhan and rapidash as both are physical attackers)Rough SkinIron Barbs(togedemaru, sometimes may be crucial for finishing important Pokemon)GooeyTangling hair(alolan dugtrio {SPEED is important for sweeping})Poison point(quilfish and rosalia, sometimes)Static(all pikachu forms and riachu{again SPPED}),Effect Spore(shinotic )cursed body(drakcloak {important moves disabled = death})items-poisen barb and rocky helmet

source : check abilities of some of these Pokemon -https://www.smogon.com/dex/ss/formats/pu/Source of items - my experience