Buzzwole
Bug/Fighting-type, Generation 7. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 648.
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
Base stats
- 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
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Buzzwole raid guide
Best counters against Buzzwole
How to get Buzzwole
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Buzzwole good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Buzzwole has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (236), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Super Power (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Buzzwole's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Buzzwole takes super effective damage from Flying, Fairy, Fire, Psychic-type moves. It is double weak to Flying (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Buzzwole's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Buzzwole reaches 3,912 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,461 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Buzzwole?
A perfect 15/15/15 Buzzwole shows 1,977 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,472 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Buzzwole in Pokemon GO?
Buzzwole spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Buzzwole be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Buzzwole depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.