#0794
— Swollen Pokémon
Buzzwole
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Buzzwole is a bug/fighting-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 570 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 79) and a physical attacking profile. Its Beast Boost ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Buzzwole. Build around what Buzzwole actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Buzzwole is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Buzzwole is a Bug/Fighting-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic, Fairy. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground, Bug, Dark.
- Flying4× damage
- Fire2× damage
- Psychic2× damage
- Fairy2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Dark0.5× damage
Buzzwole has no type immunities.
To counter Buzzwole in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Flying or Fire or Psychic or Fairy moves and can withstand its Bug/Fighting STAB attacks.
Flying-type counters
Fire-type counters
Want the full picture? See Buzzwole's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
