Buzzwole (#0794) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP107167–214324–418

Atk139129–210254–414

Def139129–210254–414

SpA5352–11599–225

SpD5352–11599–225

Spe7975–144146–282

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 79). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+144Max131No SP99Min89Scarf216Tailwind288

At max Speed, Buzzwole outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Flying4×Fairy2×Fire2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonRockGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Beast Boost
Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexUU

0.72% of teams · rank #122 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Rocky Helmet
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Impish
EVs: 248 HP / 36 Def / 184 SpD / 28 Spe

Roost
Ice Punch
Drain Punch
Earthquake

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.01%
Rated 1500+1.03%
Rated 1630+0.72%
Rated 1760+0.47%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.72%

Moves

Roost70.2%
Ice Punch64.5%
Drain Punch49.1%
Earthquake45.7%
Close Combat41.6%
Toxic38%
Bulk Up21.4%
Leech Life18.2%
Thunder Punch16.9%
Stone Edge14.1%

Items

Rocky Helmet62.7%
Fightinium Z8.2%
Leftovers5.4%
Choice Band5.3%
Heavy-Duty Boots4.7%
Punching Glove3.9%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Impish 248 HP / 36 Def / 184 SpD / 28 Spe14.6%
Impish 252 HP / 40 Atk / 132 Def / 84 Spe10.2%
Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def9.1%
Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD5.4%
Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Spe5.3%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Buzzwole does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1Power-Up PunchRaises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys40100%20

5TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

10Fell StingerRaises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.BugPhys50100%25

15Vital ThrowNever misses.FightingPhys70—10

20Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

25EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

30ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

35Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

40LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

45Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

50Dynamic PunchHas a 100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5

55CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

60Hammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

65SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

70Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM / HM / TR 41

TM00Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM04Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM05Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM52BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM63Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM75Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM94False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR13Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

TR18Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TR24OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR48Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR53Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR85Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TR93Darkest LariatIgnores the target’s stat modifiers.DarkPhys85100%10

TR94High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

Tutor 2

TutorCoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TutorDual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Swollen Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#294Updated Alola#394

Buzzwole goes around showing off its abnormally swollen muscles. It is one kind of Ultra Beast.
Ultra Moon
Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
Ultra Sun
A mysterious life-form called an Ultra Beast. Witnesses saw it pulverize a dump truck with a single punch.
Moon
This Ultra Beast appeared from another world. It shows off its body, but whether that display is a boast or a threat remains unclear.
Sun