Pokemon GO Buzzwole Guide: Best Movesets and Counters

Pokemon Go‘s Bug/Fighting-type Ultrabeast, Buzzwole, has finally made a return to raids again. If you’re planning to take it down, knowing the best way to counter it can make the battle much easier. Once you’ve caught one, slapping on the right moveset is essential to dominate both PvE and PvP battles. So, if you’re unsure about how to handle Buzzwole, here’s everything you need to know, including its best movesets, counters, and viability.

Best Movesets and Counters for Buzzwole in Pokemon Go

When it comes to PvE in Pokemon Go, the best moveset for Buzzwole as a Fighting-type attacker is –

Fast-Move	Counter
Charged Attack	Superpower

The combination of Counter and Charged Attack makes Buzzwole a strong fighting-type Pokemon with the overall DPS of 12.98 and a TDO of 295.0, which is quite impressive. This moveset is also effective in PvP formats, especially when paired with the third move, Lunge.

On the other hand, pairing Buzzwole with the following moves makes it a fairly decent Bug-type attacker in raids –

Fast Attack	Poison Jab
Charged Attack	Fell Stringer

Pairing Poison Jab with Fell Stringer gives Buzzwole an overall DPS of 10.45 and a TDO of 263.3.

Now, when it comes to counters, it’s crucial to keep in mind that Buzzwole is a Fighting and Bug-type Pokemon. This makes it extremely weak against any type of Flying moves, while also being vulnerable to Fairy, Fire, and Psychic-type moves in the game. Here are some of the strongest counters in Pokemon Go you can use against Buzzwole, along with their recommended moves –

Pokemon	Fast Attack	Charged Attack
Mega Rayquaza	Air Slash	Dragon Ascent
Shadow Moltres	Wing Attack	Fly
Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Fly
Yveltal	Gust	Oblivion Wing
Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Crowned Sword Zacian	Metal Claw	Play Rough
Enamorus (Incarnate Forme)	Fairy Wing	Dazzling Gleam
Mega Blaziken	Fire Spin	Blast Burn

Is Buzzwole Worth Raiding in Pokemon Go?

Now that you know the best movesets for Buzzwole and the top counters to use against it, the next question is whether this Ultra Beast is worth spending your Raid Passes on.

When it comes to the PvE side of the game, Buzzwole currently sits at the 37th spot among Fighting-type Pokémon and is easily outclassed by the likes of Terrakion, Mega Lucario, and Shadow Machamp. Its performance as a Bug-type attacker is even less impressive, which leaves it far from the top-tier picks in that category, too. The situation isn’t any better in PvP either. Buzzwole struggles in both Great and Ultra League. Though it does have some use in Master League, there are still stronger alternatives.

This means that if you’re looking for a raid attacker or PvP in either of these categories, going after Buzzwole might not be a good idea. The main reason to invest Raid Passes into raiding this Ultra Beast is if you’re hunting for its Shiny version. After that’s secured, you might want to save your passes for future events in Pokemon Go.

With that said, are you grinding for Buzzwole in Pokemon Go? Let us know in the comments below!