Stats & Training
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.
This Ultra Beast appeared from another world. It shows off its body, but whether that display is a boast or a threat remains unclear.
A mysterious life-form called an Ultra Beast. Witnesses saw it pulverize a dump truck with a single punch.
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 |
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Salamence builds →Fly 4x112-132%KO Flamethrower 2x67-79% Zen Headbutt 2x34-40% Fire Fang 2x27-32% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 4x137-162%KO Air Slash 4x101-119%KO Wing Attack 4x70-82% Aerial Ace 4x70-82% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Mandibuzz builds →Brave Bird 4x84-99% Air Slash 4x98-115%KO Pluck 4x45-53% Gust 4x56-66% | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 4x112-132%KO Drill Peck 4x90-105%KO Pluck 4x70-82% Peck 4x42-49% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Excadrill builds →Earthquake18-21% Rapid Spin12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Tyranitar builds →Crunch16-19% Rock Slide29-35% | ||
 Bisharp DarkSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Buzzwole View Bisharp builds →Sucker Punch13-15% Knock Off12-14% Pursuit7-9% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon Buzzwole Best Moveset
Drain Punch is the main STAB option after a Bulk Up boost. Lum Berry gives Buzzwole one-time status cleanse to survive the setup turn, and flexible EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Buzzwole best EVs are Attack and Speed
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sun & Moon Buzzwole Locations
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 Guide
In Sun & Moon, Buzzwole works as a wallbreaker with 570 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid option in Sun & Moon for the right team. Drain Punch with Lum Berry is the standard set.
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.
In Sun & Moon, the best way to handle Buzzwole: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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.
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