Buzzwole Best Moveset
139 Attack and 139 Defense create the most physically extreme stat combination among Bug-types in the game. AbilityBeast Boost raises the highest stat after each KO, growing stronger or bulkier with every knockout. Bug/Fighting TermStab breaks through almost anything. S-tier because both the physical offense and defense are format-defining.
Beast Boost raised Attack while 107/139/53 bulk absorbed physical hits in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Drain Punch healed, Ice Punch covered, and the bulk kept it alive. Between tiers on debut.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Bulk Up
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Rose to the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 139 Defense tanked physical attacks, and Drain Punch recovered HP while Beast Boost snowballed Attack. The rare tank that also swept.
Best Moves
Best Build
Buzzwole best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Close Combat
- Roost
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Buzzwole Weakness
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 |
What is Buzzwole Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Buzzwole
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDarkaura ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse22-27% Sucker Punch7-9% | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Cinderace builds →U Turn6-7% Sucker Punch6-7% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle2-3% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemRed Card NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x42-50% Shadow Sneak9-11% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Buzzwole
Buzzwole can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Buzzwole is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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.
How to Get 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
Base Stats
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.
Buzzwole goes around showing off its abnormally swollen muscles. It is one kind of Ultra Beast.
Buzzwole Guide
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 Drain Punch, Earthquake, Leechlife, and Icepunch. Drain Punch leads at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves