# Buzzwole - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Buzzwole builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Buzzwole Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Buzzwole)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Buzzwole
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Buzzwole.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Flying (4x), Fire (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 99.680%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 90.523%
- **Darkest Lariat**: 88.535%
- **High Horsepower**: 85.028%
- **Lunge**: 12.197%
- **Protect**: 5.873%
- **Other**: 18.165%

## Common Abilities
- **Beast Boost**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Coba Berry**: 88.506%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.973%
- **Life Orb**: 3.297%
- **Other**: 2.224%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 76.347%
- **Yveltal**: 75.226%
- **Blastoise**: 75.225%
- **Meowstic**: 75.225%
- **Amoonguss**: 75.225%
- **Rayquaza**: 11.779%

## FAQ for Buzzwole in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Buzzwole?
The most common moves for Buzzwole are Close Combat, Dual Wingbeat, Darkest Lariat, High Horsepower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Buzzwole?
Buzzwole is frequently paired with Zacian-Crowned, Yveltal, Blastoise, Meowstic. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Buzzwole weak to and resistant against?
Buzzwole is weak to Flying (4x), Fire (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Buzzwole?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Buzzwole?
The top build for Buzzwole features a **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `128/140/0/0/76/164`. This configuration accounts for 82.647% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Buzzwole?
Buzzwole is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Coba Berry** (88.506%).

### What is the most common role for Buzzwole?
Based on common item usage (Coba Berry), Buzzwole often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Buzzwole?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 107 |
| Attack | 139 |
| Defense | 139 |
| Sp. Atk | 53 |
| Sp. Def | 53 |
| Speed | 79 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Buzzwole on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Buzzwole) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Buzzwole
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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