No. 0794

Buzzwole

Swollen Pokémon

Official art

Buzzwole is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Flying and 2× weak to Fire, Psychic and Fairy, with a base stat total of 570. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Bug Fighting

Height: 2.4 m 7′10″
Weight: 333.6 kg 735.5 lbs
Base stat total: 570 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VII Sun & Moon

Abilities

Pokédex entryUltra Moon

Buzzwole goes around showing off its abnormally swollen muscles. It is one kind of Ultra Beast.

See all 4 entries

Base stats

HP107182–214324–418

Atk139143–210254–414

Def139143–210254–414

SpA5365–11599–225

SpD5365–11599–225

Spe7989–144146–282

Total570Higher than 88% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 2 Def.

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Type matchups

BugFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Flying

2×

FairyFirePsychic

Resists

½×

BugDarkFightingGrassGround

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonRockGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Buzzwole against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
144		Buzzwole · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
131		Buzzwole · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
99		Buzzwole · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and KOes another Pokémon.
Everything about Beast Boost →
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexUU

0.7% of teams · rank #122 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

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

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

Usage by rating

All games1.0%
1500 weighting1.0%
1630 weighting0.7%
1760 weighting0.5%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%

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

Level up 16


1	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
1	Power-Up Punch100% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Fighting	Phys	40	100%	20
5	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
10	Fell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target.	Bug	Phys	50	100%	25
15	Vital ThrowThis move does not check accuracy. Goes last.	Fighting	Phys	70	—	10
20	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
25	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
30	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	15
35	Mega PunchNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	80	85%	20
40	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	15
45	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
50	Dynamic Punch100% chance to confuse the target.	Fighting	Phys	100	50%	5
55	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
60	Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Phys	100	90%	10
65	SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
70	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20

TM / HM / TR 41


TM00	Mega PunchNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	80	85%	20
TM04	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Phys	75	100%	15
TM05	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	75	100%	15
TM09	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM22	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM42	RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.	Fighting	Phys	60	100%	10
TM43	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM48	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM52	BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.	Flying	Phys	85	85%	5
TM57	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Phys	50	100%	10
TM59	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM63	Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	10
TM75	Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Phys	65	100%	20
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
TM81	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM94	False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	40
TM98	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TR01	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TR10	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TR13	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
TR18	Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Bug	Phys	80	100%	10
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR21	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	15
TR24	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR37	TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
TR39	SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
TR48	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TR52	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
TR53	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
TR57	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Phys	80	100%	20
TR74	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TR75	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TR85	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
TR93	Darkest LariatIgnores the target's stat stage changes.	Dark	Phys	85	100%	10
TR94	High HorsepowerNo additional effect.	Ground	Phys	95	95%	10

Tutor 2


Tutor	CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	10
Tutor	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Phys	40	90%	10

Biology

Known as UB-02 Absorption, it is an Ultra Beast that appeared from an Ultra Wormhole. It feeds by sucking the life out of people and Pokémon, which makes its already swollen muscles stronger. It goes around flexing its muscles, but it is unclear whether this is a greeting or a warning.

People have seen it pulverize a dump truck with a single punch. It might be a dangerous alien here, but it is apparently a common organism in its home world, the Ultra Jungle.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#11 in Alola in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 14,747 votesThe Pokémon Company International

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Swollen Pokémon
: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Red

: —

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

Names around the world

English: Buzzwole
Japanese: マッシブーン
Japanese (romaji): Massivoon
Korean: 매시붕
Chinese (Traditional): 爆肌蚊
Chinese (Simplified): 爆肌蚊
French: Mouscoto
German: Masskito
Spanish: Buzzwole
Italian: Buzzwole

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

: 1 Atk, 2 Def
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 0
: 257
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Ultra Sun 1 area

Ultra SpaceStatic encounter · Lv 60

Sun 1 area

Melemele MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 65

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.