Master League PvP guide
Buzzwole Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Buzzwole is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #158. Its recommended PvP moveset is Counter with Superpower and Lunge.
Master League
#158
Viable pick
Type
Bug/Fighting
Best Fast Move
Counter
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,912
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT BUZZWOLE
Is Buzzwole Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Buzzwole is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #158.
Buzzwole PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #781 | 66.6 | Counter, Superpower, Lunge |
| Ultra League | #537 | 71.0 | Counter, Superpower, Lunge |
| Master LeagueBest | #158 | 68.7 | Counter, Superpower, Lunge |
Best Moveset for Buzzwole in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Buzzwole is Counter with Superpower and Lunge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Buzzwole in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Buzzwole PvP Move Counts
Counter → Superpower
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Counter → Lunge
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Buzzwole Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Buzzwole wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Buzzwole Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Buzzwole's Bug/Fighting typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- 2.56×
- fairy1.6×
- fire1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- dark0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
Best Counters to Buzzwole in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Buzzwole in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Buzzwole's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
82% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
71% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
35% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Ratings are shown from Buzzwole's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Buzzwole.
Best Teammates for Buzzwole in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Buzzwole should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Buzzwole's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Buzzwole's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Buzzwole's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers
Covers 3 of Buzzwole's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Buzzwole's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Buzzwole
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,763,694 |
| #2 | 0/13/7 | 1,500 | 16.5 | 1,757,359 | |
| #3 | 3/15/13 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,756,705 | |
| #4 | 1/15/15 | 1,494 | 16 | 1,756,283 | |
| #5 | 2/14/15 | 1,496 | 16 | 1,755,335 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 2,498 | 27 | 3,802,568 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,499 | 27 | 3,796,882 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 2,494 | 27 | 3,790,969 | |
| #4 | 0/15/13 | 2,499 | 27 | 3,790,969 | |
| #5 | 1/14/12 | 2,498 | 27 | 3,788,990 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,912 | 50 | 7,254,820 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,897 | 50 | 7,225,916 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,903 | 50 | 7,220,437 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,904 | 50 | 7,217,424 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,881 | 50 | 7,197,013 |
Buzzwole Stats in Pokémon GO
Buzzwole's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Buzzwole 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 127.2
- Defense
- 112.7
- HP
- 123
Ultra League
Buzzwole 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 163.8
- Defense
- 145.1
- HP
- 160
Master League
Buzzwole 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,912
- Attack
- 210.9
- Defense
- 177.3
- HP
- 194
Buzzwole Evolution
Buzzwole has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Buzzwole Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Buzzwole in Pokémon GO PvP?
Buzzwole's recommended PvP moveset is Counter with Superpower and Lunge.
Is Buzzwole good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Buzzwole is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #158.
What counters Buzzwole in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Palkia (Origin) and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Buzzwole in Master League.
What is Buzzwole weak to in Pokémon GO?
Buzzwole is weak to Flying (2.56×), Fairy (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).