The mighty fighter Buzzwole is coming back to Pokemon Go to debut its Shiny version during the Go Fest 2024 celebrations. If you want to take down this Ultra Beast, we’ve got details of its weaknesses and the best counters you can use.
Ultra Beasts first appeared in Sun & Moon’s Alola region. They traveled to the Pokemon universe we know and love through Ultra Wormholes, and they possess huge powers that put them on par with Legendaries.
All of this makes them very desirable, so to help you catch Buzzwole now that it’s coming back as a Raid boss, we’ve put together a guide with all the details you need to know before your encounter.
Buzzwole weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Buzzwole is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Fairy, Fire, Flying, and Psychic-type attacks. It’s especially vulnerable to Flying-type attacks, so focus on those if possible.
It’s also important to know Buzzwole’s type resistances when heading into battle. Avoid using Bug, Dark, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type attacks at all costs, as they just won’t do much damage at all.
Buzzwole counters in Pokemon Go
Here are some of the best counters in the game you can use during the battle:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash & Dragon Ascent | |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang & Fly | |
| Mega Pidgeot | Gust & Brave Bird | |
| Shadow Moltres | Wing Attack & Sky Attack | |
| Shadow Staraptor | Gust & Fly | |
| Shadow Honchkrow | Peck & Sky Attack | |
| Enamorus Incarnate Forme | Fairy Wind & Fly | |
| Yveltal | Gust & Oblivion Wing | |
| Braviary | Air Slash & Fly | |
| Unfezant | Air Slash & Sky Attack |
These are some of the best counters you can use to take down Buzzwole. We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above so there should be something for trainers of all levels.
If you don’t have any of them, simply work on putting together a team of your strongest Flying-type Pokemon and matching movesets.
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How to get Buzzwole in Pokemon Go
The only way to get an Ultra Beast in Pokemon Go is by challenging it to battle, so to get Buzzwole, you must defeat it in a 5-Star Raid first and then capture it with the Premier Balls you’re given after the fight.
Luckily for players, Buzzwole will appear as a Raid Boss during the Pokemon Go Fest 2024: New York event that will take place from July 5, 2024, until July 7, 2024, to debut its Shiny variation. It will be accompanied by Nihilego, Kartana, Guzzlord, and Necrozma.
After that, those five Pokemon will return for the Global event along with Pheromosa, Xurkitree, and Celesteela on July 13 and July 14, 2024.
Can Buzzwole be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, Buzzwole can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special version will be available as soon as the event kicks off on July 5, 2024.
Those who take on this Ultra Beast will have the chance to find Shiny Buzzwole, which can be easily recognized thanks to the lime green details on its body, making it look like it was affected by radiation.
Keep in mind that the odds of finding a Shiny Pokemon are very low, and even lower when it comes to Ultra Beasts or Legendaries.
That’s everything you need to know about Buzzwole’s weaknesses and best counters in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to check out all of the other Ultra Beasts available, as well as How to get Remote Raid Passes and some very useful catching tips for your encounters with them.