# Buzzwole - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Buzzwole in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Buzzwole)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Buzzwole
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Punch**: 92.999%
- **Poison Jab**: 77.486%
- **Superpower**: 60.818%
- **Leech Life**: 46.997%
- **Drain Punch**: 21.516%
- **Rock Slide**: 19.231%
- **Protect**: 15.539%
- **Lunge**: 11.232%
- **Hammer Arm**: 10.967%
- **Outrage**: 10.911%

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

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 51.125%
- **Fightinium Z**: 16.222%
- **Choice Band**: 11.289%
- **Figy Berry**: 6.879%
- **Focus Band**: 6.177%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.501%
- **Other**: 3.807%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 34.282%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 34.241%
- **Ludicolo**: 15.732%
- **Drifblim**: 14.535%
- **Salamence**: 13.356%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 10.526%

## FAQ for Buzzwole in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Buzzwole?
Buzzwole is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Metagross-Mega, Ludicolo, 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 `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 37.189% 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 **Assault Vest** (51.125%).

### What is the most common role for Buzzwole?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Buzzwole often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Buzzwole) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Buzzwole
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*