Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Buzzwole
Say it: BU-zzw-ole
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Buzzwole is the Swollen Pokémon — a Bug and Fighting Ultra Beast. In Pokémon GO it is a Fighting/Bug attacker with Counter / Poison Jab + Superpower / Lunge / Power-Up Punch. Fighting helps against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark; Bug helps against Grass, Psychic, and Dark. Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Fairy punish it. Catch Buzzwole from Ultra Beast raids and special research.
Say it: BU-zzw-ole
Buzzwole (#794) is a Bug / Fighting Ultra Beast in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Fighting raid attacker with Counter + Superpower / Lunge. Against Buzzwole, lead with Flying, Fire, Psychic, or Fairy. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Buzzwole is a Bug / Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0794. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Counter + Superpower or Lunge is the usual Fighting kit; Power-Up Punch for PvP; Fell Stinger is weaker. Shadow Buzzwole is a strong Fighting DPS pick when available — remove Frustration before investing. Worth serious Stardust on high-IV copies. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Bug moves hit Grass, Psychic, and Dark hard.
- Fighting moves hit Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel hard.
When Buzzwole is your opponent, Fire, Flying, Psychic, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 236
- Defense
- 196
- Stamina
- 216
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Buzzwole’s always-available TM pool. Counter + Superpower / Lunge covers Fighting raid needs.
Fast
- Counter · Standard
Fighting STAB / default
- Poison Jab · Standard
Poison pressure
Charged
- Superpower · Standard
Best Fighting nuke
- Lunge · Standard
Bug nuke / PvP
- Power-Up Punch · Standard
PvP Fighting
- Fell Stinger · Standard
Bug alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- counter
- poison jab
Charged
- power up punch
- fell stinger
- lunge
- super power
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #267 of 954 · CP 1483
Poison Jab + Super Power
- Ultra League · rank #179 of 747 · CP 2472
Poison Jab + Super Power
- Master League · rank #46 of 1023 · CP 3912
Poison Jab + Super Power
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
As a raid boss
ultra-beast · Bug / Fighting · weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic, Fairy
Watch out: Ultra Beast Fighting/Bug — Flying and Psychic lead.
- 1. Mega Rayquaza
Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent
- 2. Shadow Staraptor
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- 3. Mega Mewtwo Y
Psycho Cut + Psystrike
- 4. Yveltal
Gust + Oblivion Wing
- 5. Togekiss
Charm + Dazzling Gleam
- 6. Honchkrow
Peck + Sky Attack
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…ing STAB; Mega Normal/Fig hting coverage Rank Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move Type Notes 8 Buzzwole Counter Superpower Bug/ Fighting Bug + Fighting dual super effective coverage 9 Pheromosa…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).