Great League PvP guide
Buneary Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Buneary is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #785. Its recommended PvP moveset is Quick Attack with Swift and Fire Punch.
Great League
#785
Niche
Type
Normal
Best Fast Move
Quick Attack
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,423
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT BUNEARY
Is Buneary Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Buneary is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #785.
Buneary can evolve into Lopunny, which is a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #196.
Buneary PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #785 | 66.5 | Quick Attack, Swift, Fire Punch |
Best Moveset for Buneary in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Buneary is Quick Attack with Swift and Fire Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Buneary in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Buneary PvP Move Counts
Quick Attack → Swift
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Quick Attack → Fire Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Buneary Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Buneary wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Feraligatr607
- Jumpluff607
- Corviknight588
- Blastoise529
Buneary Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Buneary's Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Buneary in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Buneary in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Buneary's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
84% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
79% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Resisted
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
63% HP
Ratings are shown from Buneary's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Buneary.
Best Teammates for Buneary in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Buneary should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Buneary's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Buneary's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Buneary
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 1,423 | 50 | 1,658,639 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 1,413 | 50 | 1,647,200 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 1,418 | 50 | 1,646,352 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 1,417 | 50 | 1,644,817 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 1,403 | 50 | 1,635,761 |
Buneary Stats in Pokémon GO
Buneary's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Buneary 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,423
- Attack
- 121.8
- Defense
- 100.8
- HP
- 135
Buneary Evolution
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Buneary Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Buneary in Pokémon GO PvP?
Buneary's recommended PvP moveset is Quick Attack with Swift and Fire Punch.
Is Buneary good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Buneary is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #785.
What counters Buneary in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal, Cramorant and Altaria are among the strongest current counters to Buneary in Great League.
What is Buneary weak to in Pokémon GO?
Buneary is weak to Fighting (1.6×).