Monotype Buzzwole [Bug]

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buzzwole.gif

[OVERVIEW]

Bug
========

Thanks to its high Attack stat, decent movepool, and ability in Beast Boost, Buzzwole is an effective revenge killer for Bug-type teams. It also has a high Defense stat, which lets it shrug off priority moves from the likes of Dragonite, Scizor, and Azumarill, and its Fighting typing combined with good physical bulk lets it take on threatening Pokemon like Terrakion and Tyranitar for Bug-type teams. However, Buzzwole has a middling Speed stat, which makes it unable to outspeed faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Blacephalon. Buzzwole's low Special Defense stat also means it takes decent damage from even weak attacks like Toxapex's Scald.

[SET]
name: Revenge Killer (Bug)
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Punch
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Close Combat hits Rock- and Steel-types such as Tyranitar and Heatran super hard while also dealing heavily damaging neutral defensive checks like Swampert and Mandibuzz. Stone Edge deals with Fire- and Flying-types such as Cinderace, Rotom-H, Volcarona, and Zapdos, which are otherwise hard for Bug-type teams to deal with. Earthquake lets Buzzwole deal with Poison- and Electric-types such as Nidoking and Tapu Koko. Ice Punch nails Ground- and Dragon-types such as Landorus-T, Garchomp, and Dragonite. Maximum Speed investment along with a Jolly nature and a Choice Scarf makes Buzzwole as fast as possible, allowing it to revenge kill Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Victini, and Nidoking.

Volcarona appreciates Buzzwole dealing with troublesome specially defensive Pokemon such as Blissey and Heatran; in return, Volcarona takes care of physical walls and Steel-types like Hippowdon, Corviknight, and Celesteela for Buzzwole. Scizor likes Buzzwole removing faster Pokemon such as Victini and Nidoking; in return, Scizor can weaken shared checks like Toxapex and Amoonguss, provide U-turn support to bring Buzzwole in safely, and beat Fairy-types such as Azumarill, Togekiss, and Tapu Bulu with Bullet Punch. Buzzwole loves Sticky Web support from Galvantula, Shuckle, and Araquanid. Galvantula can check bulky Water-types like Toxapex and Swampert for Buzzwole with Thunder and Energy Ball, while Shuckle provides Stealth Rock support and creates momentum with Encore. Araquanid can act as a sponge for Fire-type attacks aimed at Buzzwole and reflect entry hazards and Taunt with Magic Coat. Buzzwole benefits from physical setup sweepers such as Guts Heracross and Swords Dance Scolipede, as their wallbreaking makes it easier for Buzzwole revenge kill effectively.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Bug
--------
A Bulk up set with Substitute and Drain Punch along with Earthquake or Ice Punch is an option; (spacing) however, given Buzzwole's low Special Defense stat, it cannot reliably set up and only excels at beating bulky defensive teams such as Steel and Normal.

Checks and Counters
===================

Bug
--------
**Revenge Killers**: Even with a Choice Scarf, Buzzwole's middling Speed stat makes it vulnerable to faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele, which can easily OHKO it.

**Status**: Buzzwole fears burns from Scald and Will-O-Wisp from users such as Toxapex and Galarian Corsola, as they can severely hamper its ability to act as an effective revenge killer. It also fears paralysis from foes like Static Zapdos, which leaves it unable to outspeed threats, and being worn down by Toxic.

**Special Attackers**: Due to its low Special Defense, Buzzwole is threatened by special attackers like Seismitoad, Heliolisk, and Rotom-W.

**Ghost-types**: Buzzwole finds it hard to break past Ghost-types like Galarian Corsola, Spectrier, and Jellicent, which can also cripple it with their various status-inducing moves.

**Poison-types**: Poison-types like Galarian Weezing and Amoonguss have little trouble against Buzzwole due to their massive physical bulk and typing. They can comfortably tank any move and retaliate with Will-O-Wisp and Spore, respectively. Even Toxapex can take an unboosted Earthquake from full HP and burn Buzzwole with Scald or put it on a timer with Toxic.

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types like Clefable, Hatterene, and Azumarill have very little to fear from Buzzwole and can comfortably set up against it or OHKO it. Their ability to beat Buzzwole is further augmented by dual screens support.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Quality checked by: [[Havens, 391540], [maroon, 305839]. [roxiee, 481576]]
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990], [Estronic, 240732]]
 
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Harpp said:
buzzwole.gif

[OVERVIEW]

Bug
========

* Thanks to its high Attack stat, decent movepool and Beast Boost ability, Buzzwole performs the role of an effective revenge killer for Bug-type teams.
* It also has a high Defense stat which lets it shrug off priority moves from the likes of Dragonite, Scizor and Azumarill.
* Its part Fighting typing combined with good physical bulk lets it take on threatening Pokemon for Bug-type teams like Terrakion and Tyranitar. (could probably compound the above two sentences somehow)
* However, Buzzwole has a middling Speed stat which makes it unable to outspeed faster Pokemon or Choice Scarf users such as Choice Scarf Latias and Jirachi.
* Its low Special defense Defense stat also means that it cannot take special moves really well and can lose a good chunk of health against bulkier, defensive Pokemon using moves like Scald.

[SET]
name: Revenge Killer
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Punch
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
* Close Combat, being a STAB move is the strongest move on the set and hits Rock-, and Steel-type Pokemon such as Tyranitar and Heatran super hard while also dealing heavily damaging neutral defensive checks like Swampert, and Mandibuzz for good damage.
* Stone Edge deals with Fire- and Flying-type Pokemon such as Rotom-Heat and Zapdos which are otherwise hard for Bug-type teams to deal with.
* Earthquake lets Buzzwole deal with Poison-, and Electric-type Pokemon such as Nidoking and Tapu Koko.
* Ice Punch nails Ground and Dragon-type Pokemon such as Landorus-T. Garchomp and Dragonite.
* Maximum Attack investment optimizes its overall damage output.
* Maximum Speed investment along with a Jolly nature and a Choice Scarf makes it as fast as possible, allowing it to revenge kill Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Victini and Nidoking for the team. (again, you could probably compound the above two sentences here)

* Volcarona appreciates having Buzzwole to deal with troublesome Pokemon for it such as Blissey and Heatran, in return Volcarona takes care of physical walls and Steel-type Pokemon like Hippowdon, Corviknight and Celesteela for it.
* Scizor likes Buzzwole covering faster Pokemon for it such as Victini and Nidoking, in return Scizor can weaken shared checks for Buzzwole like Toxapex and Amoonguss, provide U-turn support to bring it in safely and beat Fairy-type Pokemon for it with priority Bullet Punch. (specify which Fairy-types, mainly for the reason that Tapu Lele isn't a guarantee for Scizor here)
* Buzzwole loves Sticky Web support from Galvantula and Shuckle. Galvantula has the added benefit of checking bulky Water-types like Toxapex and Swampert for Buzzwole due to Thunder + Energy Ball coverage while Shuckle also provides Stealth Rock support and can swing in momentum with Encore. (Optional, but also include Vikavolt here)
* Araquanid can act as a sponge for Fire-type attacks aimed at Buzzwole and also provide Sticky Web support. (Magic Coat to reflect other hazards/taunt?)
* Buzzwole benefits from physical setup Pokemon such as Guts Heracross and Swords Dance Scolipede as the wallbreaking done by them, makes it easier for Buzzwole revenge kill effectively.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Bug
--------
* A Bulk Up set with Drain Punch can be used to make Buzzwole harder to check for a type like against team such as Ground. however However, it leaves it susceptible to faster Pokemon against other match ups and as a setup Pokemon Buzzwole is outshined by Swords Dance + Flame Orb Guts Heracross. (specify matchups in which this set would struggle to whereas a classic Scarf set would suffice)


Checks and Counters
===================

Bug
--------
**Faster Pokemon**: Even with a Choice Scarf, Buzzwole's middling Speed stat makes it unable to outspeed vulnerable to faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Tapu Lele which can easily OHKO it.

**Status**: Being a physical attacker and Speed control for the team, Buzzwole fears burns from Scald and Will-O-Wips Will-O-Wisp's from users such as Toxapex and Corsola-Galar Galarian Corsola as it can severely hamper its ability to act as an effective revenge killer. Apart from this, it also fears Paralysis from Pokemon like Static Zapdos, as it makes it slower and unable to outspeed threats.

**Special Attackers**: Due to its low Special Defense, Buzzwole is threatened by any decent special attacker.

**Ghost-types**: Buzzwole finds it hard to break past Ghost-type Pokemon like Galarian Corsola, Pallosand Palossand and Jellicent which can also cripple it with their various status inducing moves.

**Poison-types**: Poison-types like Galarian Weezing and Amoonguss have little trouble against Buzzwole since due to their massive physical bulk and typing, they can tank any move on the set comfortably and retaliate with Will-O-Wisp and Spore, respectively. Even Toxapex can take an unboosted Earthquake from full and fish burn with Scald or put it on a timer with Toxic.

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-type Pokemon like Clefable, Hatterene and Azumarill have very little to fear from Buzzwole and can comfortably setup against it or OHKO it, this which is further augmented by the dual screen support which Fairy-types have.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Quality checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>], [<username2>, <userid2>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
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QC 1/3
 
[Set Comments]
- only talk about galvantula, shuckle, and araquanid as web setters, vikavolt is meh

[Other Options]
- remove bulk up, buzzwole has no good other options

[Checks and Counters]
- make faster pokemon into revenge killers
- make sure you specify tapu lele is choice scarf
- add toxic poisoning to status is doesn't like
- give an example of a special attacker
- palossand is irrelevant, change it to spectrier

QC 2/3
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3/3 approved by rotten
[OVERVIEW]

Bug
========

Thanks to its high Attack stat, decent movepool(AC) and Beast Boost ability, Buzzwole performs the role of an effective revenge killer for Bug-type teams. It also has a high Defense stat which lets it shrug off priority moves from the likes of Dragonite, Scizor(AC) and Azumarill and its part Fighting typing combined with good physical bulk lets it take on threatening Pokemon for Bug-type teams like Terrakion and Tyranitar. However(AC) Buzzwole has a middling Speed stat which makes it unable to outspeed faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Jirachi(defensive Jirachi sets with Stealth Rock have been a bit more mainstream, so just replacing this with like Blacephalon seems fine). Its low Special Defense stat also means that it cannot take special moves really well and can lose a good chunk of health against defensive Pokemon like Toxapex using moves like Scald.

[SET]
name: Revenge Killer (Bug)
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Punch
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Close Combat, being a STAB move is the strongest move on the set and hits Rock-,(RC) and Steel-type Pokemon such as Tyranitar and Heatran super hard while also dealing heavily damaging neutral defensive checks like Swampert,(RC) and Mandibuzz for good damage. Stone Edge deals with Fire- and Flying-type Pokemon such as Cinderace, Rotom-Heat(AC) [Volcarona needs to be added here as well] and Zapdos which are otherwise hard for Bug-type teams to deal with. (i added Cinderace for VR revelancy) Earthquake lets Buzzwole deal with Poison-,(RC) and Electric-type Pokemon such as Nidoking and Tapu Koko. Ice Punch nails Ground-(AH) and Dragon-type Pokemon such as Landorus-T.(period -> comma) Garchomp(AC) and Dragonite. Maximum Attack investment optimizes its overall damage output and maximum Speed investment along with a Jolly nature and a Choice Scarf makes it as fast as possible, allowing it to revenge kill Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Victini(AC) and Nidoking for the team.

Volcarona appreciates having Buzzwole to deal with troublesome specially defensive Pokemon for it such as Blissey and Heatran, in return Volcarona takes care of physical walls and Steel-type Pokemon like Hippowdon, Corviknight, and Celesteela for it.(specifying spd pokemon over just "troublesome" just seems better for the reader) Scizor likes Buzzwole covering faster Pokemon for it such as Victini and Nidoking, in return Scizor can weaken shared checks for Buzzwole like Toxapex and Amoongus, provide U-turn support to bring it in safely, and beat Fairy-type Pokemon such as Azumarill, Togekiss, and Tapu Bulu for it with priority Bullet Punch. Buzzwole loves Sticky Web support from Galvantula, and Shuckle. Shuckle, and Araquanid. (you mentioned Araquanid as a Sticky Web support and it can just be merged here the way you have the Galvan->Shuckle->Araq transition going on) Galvantula can check bulky Water-types like Toxapex and Swampert for Buzzwole due to Thunder + Energy Ball coverage while Shuckle also provides Stealth Rock support and can swing in momentum with Encore. Araquanid can act as a sponge for Fire-type attacks aimed at Buzzwole, provide Sticky Web support and reflect entry hazards and Taunt aimed at it with Magic Coat. Buzzwole benefits from physical setup Pokemon such as Guts Heracross and Swords Dance Scolipede as the wallbreaking done by them makes it easier for Buzzwole revenge kill effectively.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Bug
--------
There are no other viable options.
- Bulk Up + Substitute with Drain + EQ/Ice Punch as coverage


Checks and Counters
===================

Bug
--------
**Revenge Killers**: Even with a Choice Scarf Buzzwole's middling Speed stat makes it vulnerable to faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele which can easily OHKO it.

**Status**: Being a physical attacker and Speed control for the team, Buzzwole fears burns from Scald and Will-O-Wisp's from users such as Toxapex and Galarian Corsola as it can severely hamper its ability to act as an effective revenge killer. Apart from this, it also fears Paralysis from Pokemon like Static Zapdos, as it makes it slower and unable to outspeed threats while Toxic puts it on a timer, gradually wears it down, and leaves it ineffective at fulfilling its role.

**Special Attackers**: Due to its low Special Defense, Buzzwole is threatened by any decent special attacker like Seismitoad, Heliolisk, and Rotom-W.

**Ghost-types**: Buzzwole finds it hard to break past Ghost-type Pokemon like Galarian Corsola, Spectrier, and Jellicent which can also cripple it with their various status-inducing moves.

**Poison-types**: Poison-types like Galarian Weezing and Amoongus have little trouble against Buzzwole since due to their massive physical bulk and typing, they can tank any move on the set comfortably and retaliate with Will-O-Wisp and Spore, respectively. Even Toxapex can take an unboosted Earthquake from full and fish burn with Scald or put it on a timer with Toxic.

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-type Pokemon like Clefable, Hatterene and Azumarill have very little to fear from Buzzwole and can comfortably setup against it or OHKO it, which is further augmented by the dual-screen support which Fairy-types have.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Quality checked by: [[Havens, 391540], [Maroon, 305839]. [<username2>, <userid2>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
 
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roxiee said:
3/3 approved by rotten
[OVERVIEW]

Bug
========

Thanks to its high Attack stat, decent movepool(AC) and Beast Boost ability, Buzzwole performs the role of an effective revenge killer for Bug-type teams. It also has a high Defense stat which lets it shrug off priority moves from the likes of Dragonite, Scizor(AC) and Azumarill and its part Fighting typing combined with good physical bulk lets it take on threatening Pokemon for Bug-type teams like Terrakion and Tyranitar. However(AC) Buzzwole has a middling Speed stat which makes it unable to outspeed faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Jirachi(defensive Jirachi sets with Stealth Rock have been a bit more mainstream, so just replacing this with like Blacephalon seems fine). Its low Special Defense stat also means that it cannot take special moves really well and can lose a good chunk of health against defensive Pokemon like Toxapex using moves like Scald.

[SET]
name: Revenge Killer (Bug)
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Punch
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Close Combat, being a STAB move is the strongest move on the set and hits Rock-,(RC) and Steel-type Pokemon such as Tyranitar and Heatran super hard while also dealing heavily damaging neutral defensive checks like Swampert,(RC) and Mandibuzz for good damage. Stone Edge deals with Fire- and Flying-type Pokemon such as Cinderace, Rotom-Heat(AC) [Volcarona needs to be added here as well] and Zapdos which are otherwise hard for Bug-type teams to deal with. (i added Cinderace for VR revelancy) Earthquake lets Buzzwole deal with Poison-,(RC) and Electric-type Pokemon such as Nidoking and Tapu Koko. Ice Punch nails Ground-(AH) and Dragon-type Pokemon such as Landorus-T.(period -> comma) Garchomp(AC) and Dragonite. Maximum Attack investment optimizes its overall damage output and maximum Speed investment along with a Jolly nature and a Choice Scarf makes it as fast as possible, allowing it to revenge kill Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Victini(AC) and Nidoking for the team.

Volcarona appreciates having Buzzwole to deal with troublesome specially defensive Pokemon for it such as Blissey and Heatran, in return Volcarona takes care of physical walls and Steel-type Pokemon like Hippowdon, Corviknight, and Celesteela for it.(specifying spd pokemon over just "troublesome" just seems better for the reader) Scizor likes Buzzwole covering faster Pokemon for it such as Victini and Nidoking, in return Scizor can weaken shared checks for Buzzwole like Toxapex and Amoongus, provide U-turn support to bring it in safely, and beat Fairy-type Pokemon such as Azumarill, Togekiss, and Tapu Bulu for it with priority Bullet Punch. Buzzwole loves Sticky Web support from Galvantula, and Shuckle. Shuckle, and Araquanid. (you mentioned Araquanid as a Sticky Web support and it can just be merged here the way you have the Galvan->Shuckle->Araq transition going on) Galvantula can check bulky Water-types like Toxapex and Swampert for Buzzwole due to Thunder + Energy Ball coverage while Shuckle also provides Stealth Rock support and can swing in momentum with Encore. Araquanid can act as a sponge for Fire-type attacks aimed at Buzzwole, provide Sticky Web support and reflect entry hazards and Taunt aimed at it with Magic Coat. Buzzwole benefits from physical setup Pokemon such as Guts Heracross and Swords Dance Scolipede as the wallbreaking done by them makes it easier for Buzzwole revenge kill effectively.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Bug
--------
There are no other viable options.
- Bulk Up + Substitute with Drain + EQ/Ice Punch as coverage


Checks and Counters
===================

Bug
--------
**Revenge Killers**: Even with a Choice Scarf Buzzwole's middling Speed stat makes it vulnerable to faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele which can easily OHKO it.

**Status**: Being a physical attacker and Speed control for the team, Buzzwole fears burns from Scald and Will-O-Wisp's from users such as Toxapex and Galarian Corsola as it can severely hamper its ability to act as an effective revenge killer. Apart from this, it also fears Paralysis from Pokemon like Static Zapdos, as it makes it slower and unable to outspeed threats while Toxic puts it on a timer, gradually wears it down, and leaves it ineffective at fulfilling its role.

**Special Attackers**: Due to its low Special Defense, Buzzwole is threatened by any decent special attacker like Seismitoad, Heliolisk, and Rotom-W.

**Ghost-types**: Buzzwole finds it hard to break past Ghost-type Pokemon like Galarian Corsola, Spectrier, and Jellicent which can also cripple it with their various status-inducing moves.

**Poison-types**: Poison-types like Galarian Weezing and Amoongus have little trouble against Buzzwole since due to their massive physical bulk and typing, they can tank any move on the set comfortably and retaliate with Will-O-Wisp and Spore, respectively. Even Toxapex can take an unboosted Earthquake from full and fish burn with Scald or put it on a timer with Toxic.

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-type Pokemon like Clefable, Hatterene and Azumarill have very little to fear from Buzzwole and can comfortably setup against it or OHKO it, which is further augmented by the dual-screen support which Fairy-types have.


[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Quality checked by: [[Havens, 391540], [Maroon, 305839]. [<username2>, <userid2>]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
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Harpp don't forget to implement this :blobwizard:
 
Remove Add Comments
AC = Add Comma, RC = Remove Comma, AH = Add Hyphen, RH = Remove Hyphen
buzzwole.gif

[OVERVIEW]

Bug
========

Thanks to its high Attack stat, decent movepool,(AC) and Beast Boost ability Beast Boost, Buzzwole performs the role of is an effective revenge killer for Bug-type teams. It also has a high Defense stat,(AC) which lets it shrug off priority moves from the likes of Dragonite, Scizor,(added space) and Azumarill,(AC) and its part-(AH)Fighting typing combined with good physical bulk lets it take on threatening Pokemon for Bug-type teams like Terrakion and Tyranitar for Bug-type teams. However, Buzzwole has a middling Speed stat,(AC) which makes it unable to outspeed faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Blacephalon. Its Buzzwole's low Special Defense stat also means that it cannot take special moves really well and can lose a good chunk of health against defensive Pokemon like Toxapex using moves like Scald it takes decent damage from even weak attacks like Toxapex's Scald.

[SET]
name: Revenge Killer (Bug)
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Punch
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Close Combat,(RC) being a STAB move is the strongest move on the set and hits Rock- and Steel-types Pokemon such as Tyranitar and Heatran super hard while also dealing heavily damaging neutral defensive checks like Swampert,(RC) and Mandibuzz for good damage. Stone Edge deals with Fire- and Flying-types Pokemon such as Cinderace, Rotom-H, Volcarona and Zapdos,(AC) which are otherwise hard for Bug-type teams to deal with. Earthquake lets Buzzwole deal with Poison- and Electric-types Pokemon such as Nidoking and Tapu Koko. Ice Punch nails Ground- and Dragon-types Pokemon such as Landorus-T, Garchomp, and Dragonite. Maximum Attack investment optimizes its overall damage output and Maximum(capitalize) Speed investment along with a Jolly nature and a Choice Scarf makes it as fast as possible, allowing it to revenge kill Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Victini and Nidoking for the team.

Volcarona appreciates having Buzzwole to deal dealing with troublesome specially defensive Pokemon for it such as Blissey and Heatran;(comma to semicolon) in return,(AC) Volcarona takes care of physical walls and Steel-types Pokemon like Hippowdon, Corviknight, and Celesteela for it Buzzwole. Scizor likes Buzzwole covering(what is the intended meaning here?removing?threatening?) faster Pokemon for it such as Victini and Nidoking;(comma to semicolon) in return,(AC) Scizor can weaken shared checks for Buzzwole like Toxapex and Amoongus, provide U-turn support to bring it Buzzwole in safely, and beat Fairy-types Pokemon such as Azumarill, Togekiss, and Tapu Bulu for it with priority Bullet Punch. Buzzwole loves Sticky Web support from Galvantula, Shuckle, and Araquanid. (removed space)Galvantula can check bulky Water-types like Toxapex and Swampert for Buzzwole due to Thunder + Energy Ball coverage with Thunder and Energy Ball,(AC) while Shuckle also provides Stealth Rock support and can swing in creates momentum with Encore. Araquanid can act as a sponge for Fire-type attacks aimed at Buzzwole and reflect entry hazards and Taunt aimed at it with Magic Coat. Buzzwole benefits from physical setup Pokemon sweepers such as Guts Heracross and Swords Dance Scolipede,(AC) as the their wallbreaking done by them makes it easier for Buzzwole revenge kill effectively.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Bug
--------
A Bulk up set with Substitute and Drain Punch along with Earthquake / or Ice Punch is an option;(add semicolon) to utilize as well however,(AC) given its Buzzwole's low Special Defense stat,(AC) it cannot set it up reliably set up and only excels at beating bulky defensive teams such as Steel,(RC) and Normal.

Checks and Counters
===================

Bug
--------
**Revenge Killers**: Even with a Choice Scarf,(AC) Buzzwole's middling Speed stat makes it vulnerable to faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele,(AC) which can easily OHKO it.

**Status**: Being a physical attacker and Speed control for the team,(RC) Buzzwole fears burns from Scald and Will-O-Wisp's from users such as Toxapex and Galarian Corsola,(AC) as it they can severely hamper its ability to act as an effective revenge killer. Apart from this it also fears Paralysis from Pokemon like Static Zapdos, as it makes it slower and unable to outspeed threats while Toxic puts it on a timer, gradually wears it down, and leaves it ineffective at fulfilling its role. It also fears paralysis from foes like Static Zapdos, which leaves it unable to outspeed threats, and being worn down by Toxic.

**Special Attackers**: Due to its low Special Defense, Buzzwole is threatened by any decent special attackers like Seismitoad, Heliolisk, and Rotom-W.

**Ghost-types**: Buzzwole finds it hard to break past Ghost-types Pokemon like Galarian Corsola, Spectrier, and Jellicent,(AC) which can also cripple it with their various status-inducing moves.

**Poison-types**: Poison-types like Galarian Weezing and Amoongus have little trouble against Buzzwole since due to their massive physical bulk and typing.(comma to period) They(capitalize) can comfortably tank any move on the set comfortably and retaliate with Will-O-Wisp and Spore, respectively. Even Toxapex can take an unboosted Earthquake from full HP and fish burn Buzzwole with Scald or put it on a timer with Toxic.

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types Pokemon like Clefable, Hatterene and Azumarill have very little to fear from Buzzwole and can comfortably setup set up against it or OHKO it.(comma to period) which is further augmented by the dual-screen support which Fairy-types have. Their ability to beat Buzzwole is further augmented by dual screens support.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Quality checked by: [[Havens, 391540], [Maroon, 305839]. [Roxiee, 481576]]
- Grammar checked by: [[<username1>, <userid1>]]
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[OVERVIEW]

Bug
========

Thanks to its high Attack stat, decent movepool, and ability in Beast Boost, Buzzwole is an effective revenge killer for Bug-type teams. It also has a high Defense stat, which lets it shrug off priority moves from the likes of Dragonite, Scizor, and Azumarill, and its part-Fighting typing combined with good physical bulk lets it take on threatening Pokemon like Terrakion and Tyranitar for Bug-type teams. However, Buzzwole has a middling Speed stat, which makes it unable to outspeed faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Blacephalon. Buzzwole's low Special Defense stat also means it takes decent damage from even weak attacks like Toxapex's Scald.

[SET]
name: Revenge Killer (Bug)
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Stone Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Ice Punch
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Close Combat hits Rock- and Steel-types such as Tyranitar and Heatran super hard while also dealing heavily damaging neutral defensive checks like Swampert and Mandibuzz. Stone Edge deals with Fire- and Flying-types such as Cinderace, Rotom-H, Volcarona, (AC) and Zapdos, which are otherwise hard for Bug-type teams to deal with. Earthquake lets Buzzwole deal with Poison- and Electric-types such as Nidoking and Tapu Koko. Ice Punch nails Ground- and Dragon-types such as Landorus-T, Garchomp, and Dragonite. Maximum Speed investment along with a Jolly nature and a Choice Scarf makes it Buzzwole as fast as possible, allowing it to revenge kill Pokemon such as Tapu Koko, Victini, (AC) and Nidoking.

Volcarona appreciates Buzzwole dealing with troublesome specially defensive Pokemon such as Blissey and Heatran; in return, Volcarona takes care of physical walls and Steel-types like Hippowdon, Corviknight, and Celesteela for Buzzwole. Scizor likes Buzzwole removing faster Pokemon such as Victini and Nidoking; in return, Scizor can weaken shared checks like Toxapex and Amoonguss, provide U-turn support to bring Buzzwole in safely, and beat Fairy-types such as Azumarill, Togekiss, and Tapu Bulu with priority Bullet Punch. Buzzwole loves Sticky Web support from Galvantula, Shuckle, and Araquanid. Galvantula can check bulky Water-types like Toxapex and Swampert for Buzzwole with Thunder and Energy Ball, while Shuckle provides Stealth Rock support and creates momentum with Encore. Araquanid can act as a sponge for Fire-type attacks aimed at Buzzwole and reflect entry hazards and Taunt with Magic Coat. Buzzwole benefits from physical setup sweepers such as Guts Heracross and Swords Dance Scolipede, as their wallbreaking makes it easier for Buzzwole revenge kill effectively.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Bug
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A Bulk up set with Substitute and Drain Punch along with Earthquake or Ice Punch is an option; (spacing) however, given Buzzwole's low Special Defense stat, it cannot reliably set up and only excels at beating bulky defensive teams such as Steel and Normal.

Checks and Counters
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Bug
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**Revenge Killers**: Even with a Choice Scarf, Buzzwole's middling Speed stat makes it vulnerable to faster Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Latias and Choice Scarf Tapu Lele, which can easily OHKO it.

**Status**: Buzzwole fears burns from Scald and Will-O-Wisp from users such as Toxapex and Galarian Corsola, as they can severely hamper its ability to act as an effective revenge killer. It also fears paralysis from foes like Static Zapdos, which leaves it unable to outspeed threats, and being worn down by Toxic.

**Special Attackers**: Due to its low Special Defense, Buzzwole is threatened by special attackers like Seismitoad, Heliolisk, and Rotom-W.

**Ghost-types**: Buzzwole finds it hard to break past Ghost-types like Galarian Corsola, Spectrier, and Jellicent,(AC) (leftover from previous check) which can also cripple it with their various status-inducing moves.

**Poison-types**: Poison-types like Galarian Weezing and Amoonguss have little trouble against Buzzwole due to their massive physical bulk and typing. They can comfortably tank any move and retaliate with Will-O-Wisp and Spore, respectively. Even Toxapex can take an unboosted Earthquake from full HP and burn Buzzwole with Scald or put it on a timer with Toxic.

**Fairy-types**: Fairy-types like Clefable, Hatterene, (AC) and Azumarill have very little to fear from Buzzwole and can comfortably set up against it or OHKO it. Their ability to beat Buzzwole is further augmented by dual screens support.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Bug analysis by: [[Harpp, 320110]]
- Quality checked by: [[Havens, 391540], [maroon, 305839]. [roxiee, 481576]]
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990], [<username1>, <userid1>]]
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