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Name: Buzzwole
Alolan Pokedex No.: 294
National Pokedex No.: 794
Type(s) - Bug / Fighting
Base Stats - 107 HP / 139 Atk / 139 Def / 53 SAtk / 53 SDef / 79 Spe
Abilities
Ability 1 - Beast Boost:
The Pokémon boosts its most proficient stat each time it knocks out a Pokémon
Analysis
Buzzwole, like the other ultra beasts has been subjected to such a strange stat spread, being incredible on the physical side of the game, both on the offensive and defensive sides of the spectrum, thanks to its stellar 107 HP in conjunction with its outstanding 137 Attack and Defense. Furthermore, it has been given a great moveset, thanks to STAB in Leech Life/Lunge/Fell Stinger, Superpower (why no close combat), amazing coverage moves in elemental punches, Earthquake and more, plus great utility moves in Taunt, Bulk Up and Roost. It is held back, however, by awful Special stats, in addition to a less than ideal Speed stat, meaning the plethora of Tapus floating around in the metagame posing a huge threat as things stand.
Potential Movesets:
Choice Scarf
Buzzwole @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Leech Life/Lunge/Fell Stinger
- Superpower
- Ice Punch
- Poison Jab/Thunder Punch/Stone Edge/Earthquake
Set Description
With a Jolly Nature and a Choice Scarf, Buzzwole can reach a speed stat of 423 which enables it to outspeeds threats such as Mega Lopunny, ScarfTran and Pheromosa. This, in combination with the Ultra Beasts' signature ability: Beast Boost, transforms Buzzwole into a terrifying sweeper with a pseudo-Moxie, in addition to sustain through Leech Life. Leech Life should be main stab, but Fell Stinger could be used for that extra attack boost; Superpower is standard fighting STAB; Ice Punch is mandatory in order to break through Landorus-T, Garchomp and Zapdos. Poison Jab is a great alternative to nail Clefable, Tapus and other fairies, while the other two moves are for Skarmory/Celesteela, Mega Zard and Toxapex/Aegislash respectively.
Stallbreaker
Buzzwole @ Leftovers
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Careful Nature
- Leech Life/Superpower
- Bulk Up
- Roost
- Taunt/Poison Jab/Toxic
Set Description
Buzzwole's average speed enables it to outspeed most threats on stall and its movepool is almost set up to defeat stall. Max SpDef and HP makes this mon as bulky as possible, thanks to its already monstrous defensive stat, and enables it to stall out mons such as Mega-Venusaur, Quagsire; while also being able to comfortably live Clefable's moonblast, a defensive Mega Altaria's Hyper Voice and even Mantine's Air Slash. The moveset is extremely variable, consisting of a main STAB (Leech Life isn't hard countered by Aegislash, but Superpower allows it to beat Skarm/Celesteela more easily), Bulk Up enabling it set up on Skarmory, Ferrothorn etc, Roost is obviously to make it hard to be beaten by passive mons. It's last move is the most changeable, with Taunt allowing it to prevent stallier mons from Roosting up/Whirlwinding, Poison Jab letting it break through the defensive fairies and Toxic to break down Quagsire. Even Greninja struggles to dent this thing and can be stalled out of Hydro Pumps which is absurd.
Conclusion
Despite competition currently from Pheromosa who undoubtedly won't remain in the tier, Buzzwole's incredible learnset will enable it to develop a definite niche in the OU tier and should be a dominant threat. While it is threatened out by most special attackers, and partially stopped by Pokemon like Toxapex, it has the tools to break through almost anything the meta can throw at it and it'll be difficult to find real counters, probably in a similar vein to Kyurem-B. All playstyles should prepare for this mon as the right set will blow them out of the water if slept on.
Name: Buzzwole
Alolan Pokedex No.: 294
National Pokedex No.: 794
Type(s) - Bug / Fighting
Base Stats - 107 HP / 139 Atk / 139 Def / 53 SAtk / 53 SDef / 79 Spe
Abilities
Ability 1 - Beast Boost:
The Pokémon boosts its most proficient stat each time it knocks out a Pokémon
Level Up
- Fell Stinger
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Reversal
- Harden
- Power-Up Punch
- Focus Energy
7 - Comet Punch
13 - Bulk Up
19 - Vital Throw
23 - Endure
29 - Leech Life
31 - Taunt
37 - Mega Punch
43 - Counter
47 - Hammer Arm
53 - Lunge
59 - Dynamic Punch
67 - Superpower
73 - Focus Punch
TM/HM
TM01 Work Up
TM06 Toxic
TM08 Bulk Up
TM10 Hidden Power
TM12 Taunt
TM17 Protect
TM19 Roost
TM21 Frustration
TM23 Smack Down
TM26 Earthquake
TM27 Return
TM28 Leech Life
TM31 Brick Break
TM32 Double Team
TM39 Rock Tomb
TM42 Facade
TM44 Rest
TM47 Low Sweep
TM48 Round
TM54 False Swipe
TM56 Fling
TM66 Payback
TM68 Giga Impact
TM71 Stone Edge
TM74 Gyro Ball
TM78 Bulldoze
TM80 Rock Slide
TM84 Poison Jab
TM87 Swagger
TM88 Sleep Talk
TM90 Substitute
TM100 Confide
- Fell Stinger
- Thunder Punch
- Ice Punch
- Reversal
- Harden
- Power-Up Punch
- Focus Energy
7 - Comet Punch
13 - Bulk Up
19 - Vital Throw
23 - Endure
29 - Leech Life
31 - Taunt
37 - Mega Punch
43 - Counter
47 - Hammer Arm
53 - Lunge
59 - Dynamic Punch
67 - Superpower
73 - Focus Punch
TM/HM
TM01 Work Up
TM06 Toxic
TM08 Bulk Up
TM10 Hidden Power
TM12 Taunt
TM17 Protect
TM19 Roost
TM21 Frustration
TM23 Smack Down
TM26 Earthquake
TM27 Return
TM28 Leech Life
TM31 Brick Break
TM32 Double Team
TM39 Rock Tomb
TM42 Facade
TM44 Rest
TM47 Low Sweep
TM48 Round
TM54 False Swipe
TM56 Fling
TM66 Payback
TM68 Giga Impact
TM71 Stone Edge
TM74 Gyro Ball
TM78 Bulldoze
TM80 Rock Slide
TM84 Poison Jab
TM87 Swagger
TM88 Sleep Talk
TM90 Substitute
TM100 Confide
Analysis
Buzzwole, like the other ultra beasts has been subjected to such a strange stat spread, being incredible on the physical side of the game, both on the offensive and defensive sides of the spectrum, thanks to its stellar 107 HP in conjunction with its outstanding 137 Attack and Defense. Furthermore, it has been given a great moveset, thanks to STAB in Leech Life/Lunge/Fell Stinger, Superpower (why no close combat), amazing coverage moves in elemental punches, Earthquake and more, plus great utility moves in Taunt, Bulk Up and Roost. It is held back, however, by awful Special stats, in addition to a less than ideal Speed stat, meaning the plethora of Tapus floating around in the metagame posing a huge threat as things stand.
Potential Movesets:
Choice Scarf
Buzzwole @ Choice Scarf
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Leech Life/Lunge/Fell Stinger
- Superpower
- Ice Punch
- Poison Jab/Thunder Punch/Stone Edge/Earthquake
Set Description
With a Jolly Nature and a Choice Scarf, Buzzwole can reach a speed stat of 423 which enables it to outspeeds threats such as Mega Lopunny, ScarfTran and Pheromosa. This, in combination with the Ultra Beasts' signature ability: Beast Boost, transforms Buzzwole into a terrifying sweeper with a pseudo-Moxie, in addition to sustain through Leech Life. Leech Life should be main stab, but Fell Stinger could be used for that extra attack boost; Superpower is standard fighting STAB; Ice Punch is mandatory in order to break through Landorus-T, Garchomp and Zapdos. Poison Jab is a great alternative to nail Clefable, Tapus and other fairies, while the other two moves are for Skarmory/Celesteela, Mega Zard and Toxapex/Aegislash respectively.
Stallbreaker
Buzzwole @ Leftovers
Ability: Beast Boost
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Careful Nature
- Leech Life/Superpower
- Bulk Up
- Roost
- Taunt/Poison Jab/Toxic
Set Description
Buzzwole's average speed enables it to outspeed most threats on stall and its movepool is almost set up to defeat stall. Max SpDef and HP makes this mon as bulky as possible, thanks to its already monstrous defensive stat, and enables it to stall out mons such as Mega-Venusaur, Quagsire; while also being able to comfortably live Clefable's moonblast, a defensive Mega Altaria's Hyper Voice and even Mantine's Air Slash. The moveset is extremely variable, consisting of a main STAB (Leech Life isn't hard countered by Aegislash, but Superpower allows it to beat Skarm/Celesteela more easily), Bulk Up enabling it set up on Skarmory, Ferrothorn etc, Roost is obviously to make it hard to be beaten by passive mons. It's last move is the most changeable, with Taunt allowing it to prevent stallier mons from Roosting up/Whirlwinding, Poison Jab letting it break through the defensive fairies and Toxic to break down Quagsire. Even Greninja struggles to dent this thing and can be stalled out of Hydro Pumps which is absurd.
Conclusion
Despite competition currently from Pheromosa who undoubtedly won't remain in the tier, Buzzwole's incredible learnset will enable it to develop a definite niche in the OU tier and should be a dominant threat. While it is threatened out by most special attackers, and partially stopped by Pokemon like Toxapex, it has the tools to break through almost anything the meta can throw at it and it'll be difficult to find real counters, probably in a similar vein to Kyurem-B. All playstyles should prepare for this mon as the right set will blow them out of the water if slept on.