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How to beat Pokemon Go Buzzwole Raid: Best counters

Lucas Simons
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Buzzwole is one of the Ultra Beasts available in Pokemon Go, so here’s all you need to know to beat its 5-Star Raids, its weaknesses, best counters, and more.

Pokemon Go trainers are enjoying the World of Wonders season that features many Ultra Beasts in 5-Star Raids. One of them is Buzzwole, a powerful species, and trainers are eager to know how to add it to their collections.

So, here’s all you need to know to beat Buzzwole in Pokemon Go Raids, including the best counters, moveset, and its shiny availability.

How to get Buzzwole in Pokemon Go

Trainers can get Buzzwole in Pokemon Go by facing it in 5-Star Raids and catching it afterward. While Buzzwole isn’t headlining Raids at the moment, players will be able to face it during the Pokemon Go Fest 2024 celebrations.

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Buzzwole weaknesses in Pokemon Go

Buzzwole is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokemon, meaning it’s weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type moves in Pokemon Go. This Ultra Beast is also extremely weak to Flying-type moves (4x), which makes Pokemon with that typing a great pick for this Raid.

You should consider facing Buzzwole during windy weather conditions, as this will boost Flying-type moves and give you an extra advantage to your strategy.

Best counters for Pokemon Go Buzzwole Raid

The ultimate best counter for the Buzzwole Raid in Pokemon Go is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent. This Mega Evolution packs a punch and can have a max CP of 6458, one of the highest in the game.

But, as you need more Pokemon to fill a team of six to face Raids, here’s a selection of great choices for you to take alongside Mega Rayquaza:

  • Yveltal with Gust and Oblivion Wind.
  • Shadow Moltres with Wing Attack and Sky Attack.
  • Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
  • Enamorus Incarnate with Fairy Wind and Fly.
  • Mega Pidgeot with Gust and Brave Bird.
  • Moltres with Wing Attack and Sky Attack.

Other good options to tackle this Raid include Mega Charizard Y, Shadow Staraptor, Tornadus, Shadow Honchkrow, and Shadow Lugia.

All Buzzwole moves in Pokemon Go

Here’s a list of all Buzzwole moves in Pokemon Go, including Fast and Charged Moves:

Fast Moves

  • Poison Jab (Poison)
  • Counter (Fighting)

Charged Moves

  • Lunge (Bug)
  • Superpower (Fighting)
  • Fell Stinger (Bug)
  • Power-Up Punch (Fighting)

Can Buzzwole be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Shiny Buzzwole will finally debut at Pokemon Go Fest 2024: New York City on July 5. While the shiny Ultra Beast will only be available for ticket holders during the in-person event, it will also be featured during the Global celebrations.

And that’s all you need to know to beat Buzzwole in Pokemon Go Raids. For more Pokemon content and guides, take a look at these links:

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