Buzzwole in Pokemon Go
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Best Buzzwole counters in Pokémon Go

Go against one of Pokémon Go's Ultra Beasts.

The Ultra Beast, Buzzwole, has made its way to the Pokémon Go battlegrounds, bringing a formidable challenge to trainers. If you aren’t prepared enough for this fight, you may find yourself eliminated quickly with its devastating attacks. So, to avoid this, we’ll show you the best Buzzwole counters in Pokémon Go.

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What are the best Buzzwole counters in Pokémon Go?

Since Buzzwole is a Bug and Fighting-type, it’s best to use Fairy, Flying, Psychic, and Fire Pokémon. We’ll break down the best counters to use against Buzzwole in Pokémon Go:

PokémonAppearancesBest Attacks
Rayquaza (Mega if possible)Rayquaza in Pokemon Go-Dragon Ascent
-Air Slash
Shadow MoltresMolres in Pokemon Go-Sky Attack
-Wing Attack
Enamorus (Incarnate)Enamorus in Pokemon Go-Fairy Wind
-Fly
Shadow StaraptorStaraptor in Pokemon Go-Gust
-Fly
Salamence (Mega or Shadow)Salamence in Pokemon Go-Fire Fang
-Fly
Shadow Honchkrow Honchkrow in Pokemon Go-Peck
-Sky Attack
Mega PidgeotPidgeot in Pokemon Go-Gust
-Brave Bird
Yveltal Yveltal Pokemon-Gust
-Oblivion Wing
Shadow ZapdosZapdos Pokemon-Thunder Shock
-Drill Peck
Mega Y CharizardCharizard Pokemon-Air Slash
-Blast Burn

Rayquaza stands out as the most versatile counter against Buzzwole, thanks to its elite Flying type. The Mega form boasts one of the highest DPS rates, making it a formidable opponent for the Ultra Beast. Even if you don’t have the Mega form, a standard Rayquaza is still a potent force, using the same Air Slash and Dragon Ascent strikes to great effect.

Rayquaza in Pokemon Go
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The Shadow Moltres is another excellent choice to go for the Buzzwole showdown. This Pokémon’s Sky Attack is a force to be reckoned with, especially since it’s a Flying-type move. Shadow Honkrow can also utilize this moveset if you have this creature instead.

To counter Buzzwole’s two weaknesses, Enamorus performs exceptionally well as a Fairy and Flying type. Use its Fairy Wind or Fly attacks to deal a hefty amount of damage to Buzzwole.

While Mega and Shadow types are the best forms against Buzzwole, their standard versions, like Rayquaza, can also be effective. Their alternate forms mainly boost their powers, quickening the pace of the battle. With the right team and the creatures shown above, defeating Buzzwole in Pokémon Go should be a manageable task.


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