Buzzwole Pokémon GO has returned to raids once again, and every time this Ultra Beast comes back, the same thing happens. Half the community is excited because it is genuinely useful, while the other half still cannot get over the fact it looks like a mosquito that spends six hours a day in the gym.
Either way, Buzzwole remains one of the most recognisable Ultra Beasts in Pokémon GO, and with its latest raid return, trainers once again have the chance to catch one of the strangest Fighting-type attackers in the entire game.
Originally introduced during the Pokémon Sun and Moon era, Buzzwole arrived from Ultra Space through Ultra Wormholes alongside the other Ultra Beasts. Ever since then, it has stood out thanks to its bizarre design, impressive stats, and genuinely solid performance in Pokémon GO.
If you are planning to raid Buzzwole Pokémon GO this week, here is everything you need to know about Buzzwole weaknesses, the best raid counters, shiny availability, and whether it is actually worth using.
What Is Buzzwole Pokémon GO?
Buzzwole is an Ultra Beast Pokémon that combines:
- Fighting-type
- Bug-type
Unlike standard Legendary Pokémon, Ultra Beasts were designed to feel completely unnatural compared to the rest of the Pokémon world. Buzzwole honestly might be the best example of that.
Its Pokédex lore talks about absurd physical strength, constantly flexing muscles, and overwhelming power despite technically being insect-like.
And somehow, Pokémon GO translated that energy perfectly.
Buzzwole Weaknesses in Pokémon GO
The biggest thing trainers need to know before battling Buzzwole is that Flying-types completely destroy it.
Buzzwole is weak against:
- Flying-type attacks
- Fire-type attacks
- Psychic-type attacks
- Fairy-type attacks
But the Flying weakness is the important one here because Buzzwole takes double damage from Flying moves.
That means the raid becomes dramatically easier if players bring the correct counters.
Best Buzzwole Pokémon GO Counters
The strongest Buzzwole counters currently include:
- Mega Rayquaza
- Rayquaza
- Yveltal
- Moltres
- Mega Pidgeot
- Staraptor
- Honchkrow
- Tornadus
Honestly, Mega Rayquaza feels almost unfair against Buzzwole raids.
As soon as multiple trainers start stacking Flying-type damage, Buzzwole’s health drops incredibly quickly for a 5-star boss.
Can Buzzwole Pokémon GO Be Shiny?
Shiny Buzzwole Pokémon GO availability depends on the specific Ultra Beast raid rotation currently active in Pokémon GO.
Whenever Niantic enables the shiny version, players immediately start heavily grinding raids because Ultra Beast shinies tend to feel much rarer than standard Legendary shinies.
Shiny Buzzwole swaps its usual bright red appearance for a darker colour palette that makes it look even more intimidating somehow.
Is Buzzwole Actually Good in Pokémon GO?
Surprisingly, yes.
A lot of players initially assumed Buzzwole was more of a novelty Ultra Beast because of how ridiculous it looks, but it genuinely performs well in several areas of Pokémon GO.
Buzzwole has:
- Strong Attack stats
- Good Fighting-type damage
- PvP usefulness
- Raid value
- Collector appeal
It is not necessarily the absolute best Fighting-type in the entire game, but it is far from useless.
Buzzwole especially found popularity in Ultra League formats where its typing and bulk can create awkward matchups for opponents.
Best Buzzwole Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best Buzzwole moveset currently is:
- Counter
- Superpower
This gives Buzzwole strong Fighting-type pressure in raids and PvP.
Other available moves include:
- Lunge
- Power-Up Punch
- Fell Stinger
Its moveset flexibility helps keep it relevant beyond simply being another Ultra Beast collector entry.
Buzzwole Raid CP in Pokémon GO
During raids, trainers can expect Buzzwole to appear around:
- 1821 to 1919 CP without weather boost
- 2276 to 2399 CP with weather boost
Weather boosts occur during:
- Cloudy weather
High IV Buzzwole raids are likely going to be a major target for collectors throughout this event.
Why Players Still Love Ultra Beasts
Ultra Beasts still feel different compared to almost every other Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
Even years after their release, they carry this weird mystery around them because they were intentionally designed to feel alien and unnatural. Buzzwole especially leans into that concept harder than most.
It looks ridiculous.
It sounds ridiculous.
But somehow it works.
And honestly, that is probably why so many Pokémon GO players still get excited every time Ultra Beast raids return.
Buzzwole Raid Tips
If you are planning to battle Buzzwole during the latest Ultra Beast rotation:
- Prioritise Flying-types above everything else
- Mega evolve Flying Pokémon where possible
- Avoid Bug-types
- Bring strong attackers rather than tanks
Buzzwole raids are very manageable once players exploit the Flying weakness properly.
If you are also raiding the other Ultra Beasts this week, you can check out our Pheromosa Pokémon GO guide and Xurkitree Pokémon GO guide for counters, weaknesses, and best movesets.
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