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Pokémon Go Buzzwole weaknesses, counters and moveset explained

Buzzwole, one of the 11 Ultra Beasts, can now be battled in Pokémon Go. The Ultra Beasts are a group of extradimensional Pokémon that entered the Pokémon universe during Gen 7. The first Ultra Beast to make an appearance in Pokémon Go was Nihilego during the first Go Fest event in 2022, while Buzzwole was initially introduced during Go Fest Seattle in July 2022.

With players around the globe now able to battle and catch Buzzwole, it’s essential to understand Buzzwole’s weaknesses and counters in Pokémon Go.

Buzzwole Weaknesses and Counters in Pokémon Go

Here’s a breakdown of Buzzwole’s weaknesses and the best strategies to defeat it:

Buzzwole Type: Bug / Fighting
Double Weakness: Buzzwole is double-weak against Flying-type attacks.
Weaknesses: Buzzwole is also vulnerable to Fairy, Fire, and Psychic-types.
Best Mega Counters: Mega Rayquaza is the strongest option against Buzzwole. Following closely is Mega Salamence with Fly, and if neither is available, Mega Pidgeot can be used as a backup.
Best Counters: Rayquaza stands out as the top choice. Additionally, powerful Flying-type Pokémon such as Enamorous (both forms), Yveltal, Moltres, Salamence, and Therian Tornadus are effective. Staraptor is also a solid option, especially if you have a strong Shadow variant.
Additional Notes: Since Buzzwole is doubly weak to Flying-type attacks, it’s advisable to focus on this aspect and prioritize Flying-types over its other weaknesses.

Buzzwole CP Levels in Pokémon Go

Here are the CP levels relevant to fighting and catching Buzzwole:

Buzzwole Raid CP: 44,654 CP
CP Range for Catching Buzzwole: 1894 to 1977 CP
Weather Effects: In Cloudy or Rainy weather, the CP range for catching Buzzwole increases to 2368 to 2472 CP.
Max Buzzwole CP (at level 40): 3,461 CP

Buzzwole Best Moveset in Pokémon Go

The recommended moveset for Buzzwole is Counter (Fast) and Superpower (Fighting). If you wish to leverage Buzzwole’s Bug typing, you can unlock a second Charged move to learn Fell Stinger, but keep in mind the candy and stardust costs involved.

Below is the complete moveset for Buzzwole:

Fast Moves:

Counter (Fighting)
Poison Jab (Poison)

Charged Moves:

Fell Stinger (Bug)
Lunge (Bug)
Power-Up Punch (Fighting)
Superpower (Fighting)

Everything Else We Know About Buzzwole

Buzzwole made its debut in Pokémon Go during the in-person Go Fest event in Seattle in July 2022, making it exclusive to event attendees until it became available worldwide in August 2022 as part of the Go Fest 2022 Finale event.

As part of Gen 7, Buzzwole was introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, where it could be encountered during the postgame of Pokémon Sun.

Buzzwole’s design is a peculiar blend of a mosquito and a bodybuilder, reflecting its origin as an Ultra Beast from a realm outside the Pokémon universe. This combination makes the thought of encountering it in real life rather unsettling.

Good luck catching Buzzwole in Pokémon Go!