Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Buzzwole. Buzzwole is unique in Ultra Beasts, not being particularly stellar in raids, but being wonderful in PvP, so if you’re into PvP, Buzzwole is certainly a great pickup. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Course Schedule

This raid will take place from September 23rd to September 29th. It is preceded by Zamazenta and Mega Venusaur, coincides with Xurkitree, Mega Malamar, and Pheromosa, and followed by Mega Victreebel and Xerneas. Do note that Ultra Beasts are regional raids, with Buzzwole taking place in The Americas and Greenland.

Buzzwole is doubly weak to Flying. Not only that, it does not know any moves that will hit those Flying types hard, so it is smooth sailing for most flyers.

Effectiveness	Types
Double Resist (0.4x)	—
Resist (0.6x)	Fighting Ground Bug Grass Dark
Neutral	Normal Poison Rock Ghost Steel Water Electric Ice Dragon
Super Effective (1.6x)	Fire Psychic Fairy
Double Super Effective (2.6x)	Flying

Buzzwole’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

• Lunge
• Superpower
• Fell Stinger
• Power-Up Punch

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Buzzwole. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Mega Rayquaza A

Best Moveset: Air Slash / Dragon Ascent

DPS★★★★★

Tank★★★★★

Reliability★★★★★

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Air Slash	Dragon Ascent	100%
Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	84%
Air Slash	Hurricane	74%
Air Slash	Aerial Ace	71%
Air Slash	Breaking Swipe	58%
Dragon Tail	Aerial Ace	55%

Mega Staraptor A

Best Moveset: Wing Attack / BRAVE BIRD PLUS

DPS★★★★☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★★★★☆

1

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Wing Attack	BRAVE BIRD PLUS	100%
Gust	BRAVE BIRD PLUS	100%
Quick Attack	BRAVE BIRD PLUS	88%
Gust	Fly	86%
Sand Attack	BRAVE BIRD PLUS	84%
Wing Attack	Fly	83%

Mega Skarmory A

Best Moveset: Air Slash / Drill Peck+

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★★☆

Reliability★☆☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Quick Move	Charge Move	Efficacy
Air Slash	Drill Peck+	100%
Air Slash	Sky Attack	79%
Steel Wing	Drill Peck+	77%
Air Slash	Brave Bird	77%
Steel Wing	Sky Attack	59%
Steel Wing	Brave Bird	54%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move
Superpower	🛡	🛡	—
Power-Up Punch	🛡	🛡	—
Lunge	🛡	🛡🛡	🛡🛡
Fell Stinger	🛡	🛡🛡	🛡🛡

Mega Mewtwo Y A

Best Moveset: Psycho Cut / Future Sight+

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Rayquaza A

Best Moveset: Air Slash / Dragon Ascent

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★★☆☆

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Also Noteworthy: A: Shadow Moltres

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Shadow Salamence A

Best Moveset: Fire Fang / Fly

DPS★★★☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Mega Salamence A

Best Moveset: Fire Fang / Fly

DPS★★☆☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★★★☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Shadow Toucannon A

Best Moveset: Peck / Beak Blast

DPS★★☆☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Enamorus A

Best Moveset: Fairy Wind / Fly

DPS★★☆☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★☆☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Moltres A

Best Moveset: Wing Attack / Fly

DPS★★☆☆☆

Tank★★☆☆☆

Reliability★★★☆☆

2

Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Buzzwole. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

A	Shadow Ho-OhShadow StaraptorYveltalMega Mewtwo XMega PidgeotMega DelphoxGalarian ArticunoShadow ZapdosSalamenceShadow LugiaShadow TornadusToucannonTornadus TherianMega Charizard YShadow HonchkrowShadow UnfezantStaraptorBraviaryLugia

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Windy

Shadow Moltres (0.9)Shadow Toucannon (1.0)Shadow Salamence (1.0)

Overall, Buzzwole is a very simple raid. Pokemon with only one double weakness, and no moves to defend themselves end up being pretty easy. Just bring the doubly weak type to the raid, and you’ll be golden. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Speaking of, we have rolled out a new system that will give a discount to our subscriptions, and I have been graciously granted a code! So, for those lucky readers who make it all the way down here, the code is GEEKBEAK20. This code not only supports the owner of Pokebattler, but also me! And, to be honest, in real life, the presidigious Professor Geekbeak is a broke college student, so I would really appreciate the support. Thank you! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!