Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- VII (Alola)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Tentacles
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 120 cycles (~30,976 steps)
- Base Experience
- 257
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk, 2 Def
- Height
- 2.4 m (7'10")
- Weight
- 333.6 kg (735.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Fighting dual typing.
Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.
Generation VII
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.
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.
Level Up
19 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Power Up PunchSTAB | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 10 | Fell StingerSTAB | bug | P | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 19 | Vital ThrowSTAB | fig | P | 70 | — | 10 |
| 20 | Bulk Up | fig | N | — | — | 20 |
| 25 | Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 29 | Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 30 | ReversalSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 31 | Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 37 | Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| 45 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 53 | LungeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 55 | CounterSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 59 | Dynamic PunchSTAB | fig | P | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| 60 | Hammer ArmSTAB | fig | P | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| 67 | SuperpowerSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| 73 | Focus PunchSTAB | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
TM / HM
41 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Brick BreakSTAB | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulk Up | fig | N | — | — | 20 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Close CombatSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Darkest Lariat | dar | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Drain PunchSTAB | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| High Horsepower | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Leech LifeSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Low SweepSTAB | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| RevengeSTAB | fig | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| ReversalSTAB | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SuperpowerSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Work Up | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
Move Tutor
12 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Coaching | fig | N | — | — | 10 |
| Drain PunchSTAB | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Dual Wingbeat | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Focus PunchSTAB | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| SuperpowerSTAB | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Buzzwole
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Buzzwole
Buzzwole is a Bug and Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola). This Ultra Beast appeared from another world. It shows off its body, but whether that display is a boast or a threat remains unclear. Buzzwole stands 2.4 m (7'10") tall and weighs 333.6 kg (735.5 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Buzzwole Base Stats
Buzzwole has a base stat total of 570, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Attack at 139 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 53 (below average). Buzzwole serves as a bulky physical attacker. Buzzwole is average speed with a base Speed of 79.
Buzzwole Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Fighting-type, Buzzwole is weak to Fire, Flying (4x), Psychic, Fairy-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark-type attacks. This gives Buzzwole 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Buzzwole Abilities
Buzzwole's abilities include Beast Boost. Beast Boost raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.
Buzzwole Moves & Learnset
Buzzwole can learn 72 moves in Generation 8, including 19 by leveling up, 41 via TM/HM, and 12 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Focus Punch (Fighting, 150 power), Superpower (Fighting, 120 power), Close Combat (Fighting, 120 power), Dynamic Punch (Fighting, 100 power). For coverage, Buzzwole can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Outrage (Dragon), Earthquake (Ground).
Training Buzzwole
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Buzzwole can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Buzzwole yields 1 Attack, 2 Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 30,976 steps to hatch from an Egg.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Buzzwole. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Buzzwole, or use the team builder to see how Buzzwole fits into your squad.
