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TL;DR. Buzzwole is a bug/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 570. This Ultra Beast appeared from another world. It shows off its body, but whether that display is a boast or a threat remains unclear.
Bug Fighting
This Ultra Beast appeared from another world. It shows off its body, but whether that display is a boast or a threat remains unclear.
Height2.4 m
Weight333.6 kg
AbilitiesBeast Boost
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 107
Attack 139
Defense 139
Sp. Attack 53
Sp. Defense 53
Speed 79
Total570
570 base stat total, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 11th among Bug-types.
139 base Attack, Buzzwole's strongest stat, ranking 3rd of 161 Bug-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Buzzwole on Daily Pokémon
Buzzwole was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Buzzwole in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Buzzwole reaches 3,461 CP at level 40 and 3,959 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack236
GO Defense196
GO Stamina216
Max CP (L40)3,461
Max CP (L50)3,912
Best buddy (L51)3,959
Raid catch CP 1,894–1,977 (L20). Weather boosted 2,368–2,472 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Buzzwole first appeared on July 5, 2024, during Pokémon GO Fest 2024: New York City.
- GO Fest 2024: New York ticket holders
- Worldwide
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 23 to Sep 30, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23 to Sep 30, 2026 | 5-star | the Americas and Greenland only |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-star | Special GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event · the Americas and Greenland only |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · the Americas and Greenland only |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends · the Americas and Greenland only |
| May 13 to May 20, 2026 | 5-star | the Americas and Greenland only |
| Mar 7 to Mar 9, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon 30th Anniversary: All Out · the Americas and Greenland only |
Competitive
Buzzwole in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Buzzwole across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #810 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #810 66.9 score
Ultra League #537 71 score
Master League #158 68.7 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Buzzwole.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Buzzwole, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Buzzwole?
Buzzwole is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Buzzwole weak to?
Buzzwole takes 4× damage from Flying. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Psychic, Fairy.
What is Buzzwole resistant to?
Buzzwole resists Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark. It has no full immunities.
Does Buzzwole evolve?
Buzzwole does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Buzzwole from?
Buzzwole was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0794.
What are Buzzwole's base stats?
Buzzwole has HP 107, Attack 139, Defense 139, Special Attack 53, Special Defense 53, and Speed 79. Total base stat total: 570.
What are Buzzwole's abilities?
Buzzwole can have the ability Beast Boost.
Is Buzzwole legendary or mythical?
No. Buzzwole is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Buzzwole's best stat?
Buzzwole's highest base stat is Attack at 139, which ranks 3rd of 161 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Buzzwole good?
Buzzwole has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 11th among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Buzzwole as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Buzzwole is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
4× Devastating
2× Weak to
Fire Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Grass Fighting Ground Bug Dark
Comparison
Buzzwole vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 161 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Buzzwole | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 107 | 65 | +42 |
| Attack | 139 | 83 | +56 |
| Defense | 139 | 72 | +67 |
| Special Attack | 53 | 59 | -6 |
| Special Defense | 53 | 66 | -13 |
| Speed | 79 | 66 | +13 |
| Total | 570 | 411 | +159 |
Game appearances
Buzzwole appears in 5 games.
Every mainline release where Buzzwole is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Buzzwole.
Every main-series game Buzzwole is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one, requires unlocking the They Came From The Ultra Beyond! adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SunObtainable
- One-time encounterMelemele Meadow (Only two)
- MoonTrade
- Ultra SunObtainable
- WildUltra Jungle
- Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Buzzwole appears in 1 episode.
In SM061 (2018-02-08).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Buzzwole partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Buzzwole partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Buzzwole in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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