# Buzzwole - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Buzzwole in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Buzzwole)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Buzzwole
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Poison Jab**: 98.210%
- **Ice Punch**: 95.659%
- **Superpower**: 90.021%
- **Protect**: 74.912%
- **Leech Life**: 12.926%
- **Hammer Arm**: 9.509%
- **Other**: 18.763%

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

## Common Items
- **Fightinium Z**: 72.534%
- **Assault Vest**: 23.750%
- **Other**: 3.716%

## Common Teammates
- **Nihilego**: 69.205%
- **Tapu Koko**: 69.110%
- **Tapu Lele**: 53.771%
- **Drifblim**: 41.043%
- **Pelipper**: 10.421%
- **Gastrodon**: 9.624%

## FAQ for Buzzwole in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Buzzwole?
The most common moves for Buzzwole are Poison Jab, Ice Punch, Superpower, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Buzzwole?
Buzzwole is frequently paired with Nihilego, Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Drifblim. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `44/220/4/0/140/100`. This configuration accounts for 27.723% 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 **Fightinium Z** (72.534%).

### What is the most common role for Buzzwole?
Based on common item usage (Fightinium Z), Buzzwole often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Buzzwole) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Buzzwole
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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