Pokemon GO Buzzwole raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Buzzwole raid guide can help players take down the powerful Bug- and Fighting-type Ultra Beast when it appears in raids in the game. This creature is usually restricted to the Americas and Greenland but appears globally on special occasions. Shiny Buzzwole makes its debut at GO Fest New York City.

As of July 2024, Buzzwole will appear in 5-star raids in New York City between July 5 - 7 at the GO Fest event. Following this, it will appear in the Americas and Greenland from July 12 - 15, with a Raid Hour on July 12. As a special global appearance, Buzzwole will be available in 5-star raids from 10 am to 6 pm local time on July 13, 2024.

Irrespective of when you encounter the Ultra Beast, knowing the best counters to it is crucial. This Pokemon GO Buzzwole raid guide will tell you everything you need to know on that matter.

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Pokemon GO Buzzwole raid weaknesses

Buzzwole in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super effective against Buzzwole in Pokemon GO?

Being a Bug- and Fighting-type Pocket Monster, Buzzwole takes super effective damage from Fairy, Fire, Psychic, and Flying-type attacks. Off these, the first three deal 160% more damage, while Flying deals 256% more damage since both Bug- and Fighting-types are weak to it.

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Buzzwole's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Buzzwole has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 44,654
• Attack: 236
• Defense: 196
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Counter, Poison Jab
• Charged Attacks: Fell Stinger, Lunge, Power-Up Punch, and Superpower

You will get 300 seconds to take down the raid boss once the timer starts. Within this period, you must whittle down Buzzwole's HP bar for a chance to capture it. A maximum of 20 players can take part in these raids.

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Best counters in Pokemon GO Buzzwole raid

Best Flying-type counters to Buzzwole (Top picks, thanks to the 256% weakness)

• Mega or regular Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
• Shadow Moltres with Air Slash and Sky Attack
• Shadow Staraptor with Gust and Fly
• Shadow Ho-Oh with Hidden Power (Flying) and Brave Bird
• Yveltal with Gust and Oblivion Wing

Best Fairy-type counters to Buzzwole

• Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
• Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
• Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
• Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

Best Fire-type counters to Buzzwole

• Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Mega Charizard X or Y with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flame Thrower
• Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare

Best Psychic-type counters to Buzzwole

• Shadow or regular Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
• Mega Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
• Shadow or Mega Gardevoire with Confusion and Psychic
• Shadow Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Psychic

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Pokemon GO Buzzwole raid catch CP and shiny availability

Regular and Shiny Buzzwole (Image via TPC)

Depending on the weather conditions and IV distribution, Buzzwole can be caught in the following CP ranges after you take down the raid boss:

• No weather boost: 1,894 - 1,977 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Rainy and Windy): 2,368 - 2,472 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs for Buzzwole raids?

Without a weather boost in play, Buzzwole with 1,977 CP will possess 100% IVs, that is 15 IVs in each stat. However, if the weather is Rainy or Windy, the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Buzzwole raids will be 2,472 CP.

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Can Buzzwole be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Buzzwole can be encountered starting with GO Fest 2024: New York City. Every time you take down Pokemon GO Buzzwole raids, the encounter has a 1-in-20 or 5% chance of being shiny. Please note, that this does not mean that you are guaranteed a Shiny Buzzwole encounter if you finish 20 raids.

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