The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Swollen Pokemon still yields 3 Attack and Defense EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
Buzzwole goes around showing off its abnormally swollen muscles. It is one kind of Ultra Beast.
Type-wise, Buzzwole takes extra damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Fairy. Watch out for Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. The Bug/Fighting typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Buzzwole's physical bulk (base 139 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark |
Incineroar's Flare Blitz hits Buzzwole for 42-49%. Flutter Mane threatens a KO with Moonblast (128-151%).
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Incineroar builds →Knock Off6-6% Flare Blitz 2x42-49% | ||
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Flutter Mane builds →Moonblast 2x128-151%KO Shadow Ball54-63% Dazzling Gleam 2x108-127%KO | ||
 Mesprit Psychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Mesprit builds →U Turn4-4% Knock Off3-4% | ||
 Vullaby Dark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWeakarmor ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Vullaby builds →Knock Off4-5% Heat Wave 2x26-31% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
| ||
No chain, no eggs. Buzzwole is a standalone Bug/Fighting type with 570 stats that falls outside normal breeding mechanics. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
The physical wall spread is where Buzzwole earns its spot. Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received, Impish nature for the right lean, and Roost handles sustain. Beastboost does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Buzzwole best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Close Combat
- Roost
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Leech Life
- Hammer Arm
- Stone Edge
- Darkest Lariat
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Bulk Up
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Leech Life
- Drain Punch
- Hammer Arm
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Bulk Up
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Leech Life
- Drain Punch
- Hammer Arm
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Buzzwole threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Flying standing out. Pair that with Focus Punch and Superpower and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Buzzwole threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Ice and Electric standing out. Pair that with Focus Punch and Superpower and switchins need to think twice.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Buzzwole learns Hammer Arm and Dynamic Punch naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 8 types extends the reach beyond that.
Buzzwole can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Sun or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
You'll find Buzzwole at Ultra Space as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Buzzwole in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
1 encounter spots for Buzzwole at moderate rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Buzzwole in Sun & Moon
Buzzwole works as a wallbreaker with 570 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 139 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Beast Boost is the go-to ability for Buzzwole. It raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon. It's Buzzwole's only ability.
Buzzwole is a physical attacker with base 139 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 79 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
The core moveset is Roost, Earthquake, Close Combat, and Drain Punch. Roost leads at 18% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since Sun & Moon, Buzzwole has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Buzzwole has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves