Type matchups
Damage Buzzwole takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Fighting type, Buzzwole has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Bug/Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 107
- Attack
- 139
- Defense
- 139
- Sp. Atk
- 53
- Sp. Def
- 53
- Speed
- 79
- Total
- 570
Buzzwole has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Attack (139) well above Sp. Atk (53), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 79 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 107 HP, 139 Defense and 53 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Buzzwole's only ability is Beast Boost.
How to beat Buzzwole
The best way to beat Buzzwole is with Flying moves, which deal 4× damage. Fire, Psychic and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Bug, Grass and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Enamorus hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves. Therian Enamorus hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves. Togekiss hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug and Fighting moves.
Evolution
Buzzwole does not evolve.
Best counters to Buzzwole
Other Bug/Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Buzzwole weak to?
As a Bug/Fighting type, Buzzwole takes super-effective damage from Flying (4×), Fire, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Buzzwole resistant to?
Buzzwole resists Fighting, Ground, Bug, Grass and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Buzzwole?
Strong type-based picks include Enamorus, Therian Enamorus and Togekiss, which hit Buzzwole with super-effective attacks.