Buzzwole Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,912, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Buzzwole in Pokemon GO?

Buzzwole's best moveset is Counter with Super Power. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Buzzwole's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Buzzwole reaches 3,912 CP at level 50 and 3,461 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Buzzwole?

A 15/15/15 Buzzwole shows 1,977 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,472 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,483 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Counter Super Power

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Super Power costs 50 energy for 85 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Buzzwole takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Flying2.56× Fairy1.6× Fire1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Fighting0.625× Grass0.625× Ground0.625×

Base stats

Attack 236

Defense 196

Stamina 216

Stat total: 648
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,977 CP

Buzzwole moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Counter Best STAB	Fighting	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Poison Jab	Poison	13	9	1.0s	13	9

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Fell Stinger STAB	Bug	45	33	2.0s	22.5	1.36
Lunge STAB	Bug	55	33	3.0s	18.3	1.67
Power Up Punch STAB	Fighting	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Super Power Best STAB	Fighting	85	50	3.0s	28.3	1.70

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Counter	Fighting	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Poison Jab	Poison	7	7	1	7.00	7.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Fell Stinger	Bug	20	35	0.57	Buff / debuff
Lunge	Bug	60	45	1.33	Buff / debuff
Power Up Punch	Fighting	20	35	0.57	Buff / debuff
Super Power	Fighting	85	40	2.13	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Counter builds energy fastest (9 EPS).

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Buzzwole is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Buzzwole

1

Mega RayquazaMega Air SlashHurricane 50.3DPS 1,068TDO 2

Shadow Tornadus (Therian)Shadow GustBleakwind Storm 49.3DPS 649TDO 3

Shadow ToucannonShadow Peck490 48.9DPS 505TDO 4

Shadow StaraptorShadow GustBrave Bird 47.3DPS 486TDO 5

Mega PidgeotMega GustBrave Bird 46.8DPS 712TDO 6

Shadow MoltresShadow Wing AttackSky Attack 44.1DPS 613TDO

Counters carrying Flying, Fairy, Fire, Psychic moves deal the most damage.

How to get Buzzwole

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	88	2,991
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	88	3,238
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,941	2,027
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,415	2,521
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,941	2,027
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,468	1,532
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,941	2,027

Buzzwole in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes
Buzzwole, Pheromosa, and Xurkitree in 5-star Raid Battles	13 May 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Buzzwole good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Buzzwole has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	48
Lv 2	153
Lv 3	257
Lv 4	362
Lv 5	466
Lv 6	571
Lv 7	675
Lv 8	780
Lv 9	884
Lv 10	989
Lv 11	1,088
Lv 12	1,186
Lv 13	1,285

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,384
Lv 15	1,483
Lv 16	1,582
Lv 17	1,681
Lv 18	1,779
Lv 19	1,878
Lv 20	1,977
Lv 21	2,076
Lv 22	2,175
Lv 23	2,274
Lv 24	2,373
Lv 25	2,472
Lv 26	2,571

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,670
Lv 28	2,768
Lv 29	2,867
Lv 30	2,966
Lv 31	3,016
Lv 32	3,065
Lv 33	3,115
Lv 34	3,164
Lv 35	3,213
Lv 36	3,263
Lv 37	3,312
Lv 38	3,362
Lv 39	3,411

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,461
Lv 41	3,504
Lv 42	3,549
Lv 43	3,593
Lv 44	3,638
Lv 45	3,683
Lv 46	3,728
Lv 47	3,774
Lv 48	3,820
Lv 49	3,866
Lv 50	3,912

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0794
Height: 2.40 m
Weight: 333.60 kg
Buddy size: Big
Game ID: V0794_POKEMON_BUZZWOLE

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Buzzwole in Pokemon GO?

Buzzwole's best moveset is Counter with Super Power. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Buzzwole's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Buzzwole takes super effective damage from Flying, Fairy, Fire, Psychic. Flying is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Ground.

What is Buzzwole's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Buzzwole reaches 3,912 CP at level 50 and 3,461 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Buzzwole?

A 15/15/15 Buzzwole shows 1,977 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,472 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,483 CP.

How do you get Buzzwole in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Buzzwole be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Buzzwole is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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