Ubers Buzzwole [QC: 2/2] [GP: 2/2]

[Fc]

[Overview]

Buzzwole is a physical wall that compresses checking many incredibly dangerous Pokemon such as Groudon, Zygarde, Necrozma-DM, Yveltal, Weavile, Marshadow, and even Zekrom more loosely. Its massive HP and Defense stats take even boosted attacks well, giving it the incredible and rare ability to survive any hit Marshadow throws out, and its Fighting typing lets it absorb Knock Off so its teammates' items can stay intact. Buzzwole pairs nicely with a lot of common defensive Pokemon that are weak to these setup sweepers, such as the omnipresent Yveltal + Necrozma-DM + Eternatus core, giving it great team value. However, its incredibly low Special Defense and susceptibility to status make it a prime target of options its targets can run specifically to beat it, limiting its consistency in certain matchups. Draco Meteor Zekrom, Groudon with Fire-type coverage, and Toxic Zygarde, for example, can all capitalize on these weaknesses extremely well.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Bulk Up
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Drain Punch / Leech Life
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Rocky Helmet
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 152 Def / 104 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

This set focuses exclusively on checking dangerous physical wallbreakers and setup sweepers. Bulk Up lets Buzzwole set up alongside sweepers like Groudon, Zygarde, and Zekrom while giving it some extra firepower as well. Ice Punch Zygarde particularly hard, crucial for checking Coil sets more reliably, while also nailing the aforementioned Groudon and Zekrom. It's also a solid damaging move against Marshadow, letting Buzzwole slowly chip it down. Drain Punch and Leech Life both provide healing and are decently strong STAB moves, and they are the main way Buzzwole can pressure a lot of Pokemon. Drain Punch threatens Pokemon like Ferrothorn, while Leech Life strengthens its matchup against Calyrex-I, having a chance to OHKO it after two Bulk Ups. Roost, combined with Heavy-Duty Boots, gives Buzzwole the longevity it needs, with Heavy-Duty Boots importantly protecting against Toxic Spikes. Rocky Helmet is especially helpful for chipping threats like Zekrom, Marshadow, and Necrozma-DM. The Speed EVs let Buzzwole outspeed both paralyzed Calyrex-S and maximum Speed Calyrex-I. An alternative EV spread with maximum HP and Defense helps on teams that are weak to Zekrom, improving the matchup against it once it has boosted.

With Buzzwole being able to check a ton of threats such as Groudon, Marshadow, Zygarde, and Urshifu-S, defensive cores that are unable to beat those Pokemon greatly appreciate it. These physical wallbreakers heavily dent the core of Yveltal + Necrozma-DM + Eternatus or Blissey; Buzzwole can be the defensive pivot they need to beat those Pokemon. Meanwhile, they check the strong special attackers in the metagame for it, such as Kyogre by Blissey or Eternatus, Calyrex-S by Yveltal, and Xerneas by Necrozma-DM. Life Orb Eternatus commonly has to switch into unwanted Knock Offs from Yveltal, so having Buzzwole to absorb Knock Off gives it more freedom to offensively pressure teams without worrying about losing its item. Groudon and Haban Berry Zekrom can check and bait in opposing Zekrom, respectively, removing one of the few physical attackers that can slowly overwhelm Buzzwole given the right circumstances. Due to Buzzwole's susceptibility to status, clerics like Blissey and Choice item Calyrex-S with Aromatherapy are good teammates for helping it stick around and check foes like Toxic Zygarde more reliably.

[SET]
name: Bulky Attacker
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Choice Band
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Adamant
evs: 152 HP / 172 Atk / 80 Def / 104 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Bulky attacker Buzzwole uses its massive Attack stat and strong coverage options to wallbreak while still having the bulk to soft check physical threats. Close Combat deals the most damage, 2HKOing even bulky neutral targets like specially defensive Necrozma-DM with a Choice Band, and sometimes even without it. Ice Punch catches Eternatus and Landorus-T while also pressuring targets like Groudon and Zekrom without lowering its Defense. Rock Slide is good for heavily damaging or OHKOing Ho-Oh, which can switch into Buzzwole's other options easily and force it out with Sacred Fire. Roost is required for longevity, even finding a use with Choice Band due to Buzzwole's tendency to switch into Yveltal's Knock Off. Heavy-Duty Boots gives Buzzwole a bit more staying power in long games, as well as freedom of move choice, which is especially helpful for Roost, while Choice Band's power is incredible, allowing for a guaranteed OHKO on targets like Ho-Oh and physically defensive Ferrothorn. The given EV spread allows Buzzwole to outspeed a paralyzed Calyrex-S and maximum Speed Calyrex-I. The defensive investment allows it to survive two Adamant Choice Band Spectral Thiefs from Marshadow. A maximum Attack spread that forgoes the Defense investment can also be used to improve damage rolls against Pokemon like Necrozma-DM and Groudon, but the chance to be 2HKOed by Marshadow is a big tradeoff.

With minimal bulk investment and no way to boost its Defense, this set requires defensive support against offensive threats that it soft checks. Zekrom and Marshadow are two important threats that have the power to break through offensive Buzzwole, so partners like Xerneas and Haban Berry Eternatus can lift some of the pressure off Buzzwole and form a core that has multiple offensive soft checks to these Pokemon. Pokemon that can force damage onto opposing Buzzwole are greatly appreciated, as Buzzwole is a very solid answer to itself, making Groudon with Fire-type coverage and Draco Meteor Zekrom good partners also. Choice Band Rock Slide is a good surprise for Ho-Oh, which teammates like Xerneas and Calyrex-S appreciate being eliminated.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Stone Edge is a very niche option on the defensive set, but it has the upside of surprising and OHKOing Ho-Oh, one of Buzzwole's sturdiest checks, after a Bulk Up. However, the listed coverage options are more reliable and broadly useful. Toxic with Power-Up Punch as the boosting option lets Buzzwole spread status against walls like Lunala while maintaining an offensive presence, but Buzzwole is less effective defensively without Bulk Up to boost Defense. An Occa Berry allows Buzzwole to survive a hit from Groudon carrying Fire-type coverage or Weather Ball Zekrom in sun, but it can't OHKO either Pokemon, so it's a very temporary solution to bigger problem. Darkest Lariat can be used to threaten Lunala and OHKO Calyrex-S on the bulky attacking set, but, as Buzzwole is slower than both, it's a risky option to use aside from catching a switch-in.

Checks and Counters
====

**Special Attackers**: Buzzwole's incredibly low Special Defense leaves it vulnerable to almost every special attacker in the tier. Calyrex-S, Eternatus, Kyogre, Xerneas, and Lunala are some of the most common special Pokemon, all of which take little damage from any of Buzzwole's attacks and can threaten it back with their strong special attacks.

**Fire-type Attacks**: Ho-Oh and Reshiram are the premier Fire-types, easily taking advantage of Buzzwole's Fire weakness. Fire-type coverage options are also deadly, letting Eternatus and sometimes Groudon easily break through it.

**Defensive Ghost-types**: Lunala and Giratina incredibly effectively wall Buzzwole, taking minimal damage from any hit and threatening it with status, leaving Buzzwole much less effective at its job.

**Toxic**: Buzzwole is very reliant on sticking around to beat a lot of its checks, making getting hit with Toxic incredibly detrimental. Pokemon like defensive Yveltal and Dragon Dance Zygarde can both bait it in and cripple it with Toxic.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Fc, 511624]]
- Quality checked by: [[Minority, 222996], [Manaphy, 50695]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [dex, 277988]]

 

[Minority]

I'd like to see at least one more point in the overview that highlights some of Buzzwole's relation to the metagame or even just its inherent traits. There's currently two bullets points (the first and second are the same point), and while both important, I feel like it doesn't quite read like a complete intro.

while Lunge is great for lowering the attack of certain set up sweepers while dealing damage

It'd be good to get some idea of what sweepers these are, but if its rather generalized don't worry about it too much.

For teammate suggestions are there any mons that are important / useful related to hazard or status control?

QC: 1/2

 

[Fc]

I'd like to see at least one more point in the overview that highlights some of Buzzwole's relation to the metagame or even just its inherent traits. There's currently two bullets points (the first and second are the same point), and while both important, I feel like it doesn't quite read like a complete intro.

It'd be good to get some idea of what sweepers these are, but if its rather generalized don't worry about it too much.

For teammate suggestions are there any mons that are important / useful related to hazard or status control?

QC: 1/2

Implemented this, the thing for Lunge was just a general mention so I removed the word "certain" which probably implied it wasn't general, and added caly / bliss are aromatherapy users, since the only item is boots I don't think hazard control itself is a super notable mention but status definitely was.

EDIT: Updated the spread to have speed for para’d caly s / regular caly i since the para’d zac speed wasn’t the most relevant benchmark anymore

 

[Manaphy]

Overheat Don sux, just say Fire-Move don in the OP.
I would also mention Marshadow as a bigger point in the OP because this is an important mon that Buzz gigawalls, and Marsh can’t tech anything for Swole (unlike say, Zyg who gets Ice Punched). In fact, I would mention Marsh a lot more overall.
Does Buzz actually check DD nec? Maybe put some Marsh mentions over this mon (or mention SD Nec instead since Buzz would be faster and can Bu in its face).
Occa Berry should be mentioned in OO for giving you a better chance against Fire move dons.

I think a mention of a teammate like Groudon or Haban Berry Zekrom would be good, because Swole is a shaky check to Zek generally. These mons in turn like Buzz walling opposing Dons and Zygs.

QC 2/2

 

[Fc]

Added a new set for the new meta and ran it by Minority and Manaphy so this should be good for GP again

 

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[Overview]

Buzzwole holds its niche in the metagame as a physically defensive wall, using its massive HP and Defense stats to check some incredibly dangerous Pokemon. With it being able to check Groudon, Zygarde, Necrozma-DM, and even soft checking Zekrom, Buzzwole is able to provide great role compression to cover for strong breakers defensively. Its Fighting-typing makes it a great wall for Dark-types like Yveltal and Weavile, absorbing Knock Offs so its teammates items can stay in tact. Walling Marshadow is another incredible trait it has, living any hit Marshadow throws out which many other checks to it cannot do. Buzzwole is a physical wall that compresses checking many incredibly dangerous Pokemon, such as Groudon, Zygarde, Necrozma-DM, Yveltal, Weavile, Marshadow, and even Zekrom more loosely. Its massive HP and Defense stats take even boosted attacks well, it has the incredible and rare ability to survive any hit Marshadow throws out, and its Fighting typing lets it absorb Knock Off so its teammates' items can stay intact. Buzzwole pairs nicely with a lot of common defensive Pokemon that are weak to these set up threats setup threats, such as the omnipresent Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Eternatus core, giving it great value as a defensive partner to many other common walls. Its team value. However, its incredibly low Special Defense and susceptibility to status moves makes it a prime target of tech options its checks targets can run specifically to beat it, limiting its consistency and effectiveness in certain matchups. Draco Meteor Zekrom, Groudon with Fire-type coverage, and Toxic Zygarde, for example, can all capitalize on these weaknesses extremely well, making it able to check certain standard set up variants of these Pokemon but not all variants.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Bulk Up
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Drain Punch / Leech Life
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Rocky Helmet
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 152 Def / 104 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Buzzwole exclusively focuses on checking dangerous physical breakers and set up sweepers, with its set tailored to do just that with the moves and ev spread. This set focuses exclusively on checking dangerous physical wallbreakers and setup sweepers. Bulk Up lets Buzzwole set up alongside set up sweepers like Groudon, Zygarde, and Zekrom (RC) while giving it some extra firepower as well. Ice Punch is the strongest way to hit Zygarde, a crucial option crucial for checking Coil sets more reliably, (AC) while also being super effective against nailing the aforementioned Groudon and Zekrom. It's also a solid damaging move against Marshadow, letting Buzzwole slowly chip that it down. Drain Punch and Leech Life both provide offensive healing options healing and decently powered STAB moves, being the main way Buzzwole can pressure a lot of Pokemon. Leech Life strengthens the match up against Calyrex-I, having a chance to OHKO it after 2 Bulk Ups, while Drain Punch threatens Pokemon like Ferrothorn much harder. more, while Leech Life strengthens the matchup against Calyrex-I, having a chance to OHKO it after two Bulk Ups. Roost combined with Heavy-Duty Boots gives Buzzwole the longevity that it needs, with Heavy-Duty Boots protecting against especially Toxic Spikes being incredibly important but also the general chip damage from hazards being great to avoid. Rocky Helmet helps for chipping down physical attackers and is especially helpful against is especially helpful for chipping down threats like Zekrom, Marshadow, and Necrozma-DM. The Speed EVs let Buzzwole outspeed both paralyzed Calyrex-S as well as max Speed Calyrex-I, with the leftovers put into max HP and Defense for bulk. An alterantive spread with max HP and max and maximum Speed Calyrex-I. An alternative EV spread with maximum HP and Defense helps on teams that are weak to Zekrom, improving the match up matchup against a boosted one.

With Buzzwole being able to check a ton of threats such as Groudon, Marshadow, Zygarde, and Urshifu, (specify which) common defensive cores that are unable to beat those Pokemon greatly appreciate the presence of Buzzwole. The it. These physical wallbreakers heavily dent the core of Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Eternatus or Blissey gets heavily dented by those physical breakers, and Buzzwole can be the defensive pivot they need to beat those Pokemon. Meanwhile, Blissey, Eternatus, and Yveltal they check the bigger special attackers in the metagame for it, (AC) such as Kyogre by the former two and Blissey or Eternatus, Calyrex-S by Yveltal, while Necrozma-DM is a great Fariy-type switch in to cover for Xerneas. Xerneas by Necrozma-DM. Life Orb Eternatus commonly has to switch into unwanted Knock Offs from Yveltal, so having Buzzwole as a partner to absorb Knock Offs gives it more freedom to offensively pressure teams without worrying about losing its item. Groudon and Haban Berry Zekrom can both check and bait in opposing Zekrom, (AC) respectively, removing one of the few physical attackers that can slowly overwhelm Buzzwole in the right circumstances. Due to its Buzzwole's susceptibility to status, cleric teammates are also very good for helping it stick around and check things foes like Toxic Zygarde more reliably. The aforementioned Blissey as well as and Choice item Calyrex-S with Aromatherapy support this well, covering for one of its biggest weaknesses. it well.

[SET]
name: Bulky Attacker
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Choice Band
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Adamant
evs: 152 HP / 172 Atk / 80 Def / 104 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Bulky attacker Buzzwole uses its massive Attack stat and strong coverage options to be a powerful breaker with good natural bulk to soft check threats instead of countering them. wallbreak while still having the bulk to soft check physical threats. Close Combat deals the most damage, 2HKOing (removed apostrophe) even bulky neutral targets like specially defensive Necrozma-DM with a Choice Band, (AC) always and sometimes even without it. Ice Punch catches Eternatus and Landorus-T while also pressuring targets like Groudon and Zekrom without lowering its Defense. Rock Slide is good for heavily damaging or OHKO'ing Ho-Oh, something that OHKOing Ho-Oh, which can switch into Buzzwole's other coverage options very easily and force it out with Sacred Fire. Roost is required for longevity, even finding a use when holding a with Choice Band due to Buzzwole's tendency to switch into Yveltal's Knock Off. Heavy-Duty Boots gives Buzzwole a bit more staying power in long games to get more breaking opportunities while also giving a as well as freedom of move choice, (AC) which is especially helpful for Roost, while Choice Band's power is incredible, allowing for a guaranteed OHKO on targets like Ho-Oh and physically defensive Ferrothorn with Rock Slide and Close Combat respectively, among other targets for the large damage increase. The EV spread allows Buzzwole to outspeed a paralyzed Calyrex-S, (AC) as well as maximum Speed Calyrex-I. The rest of the EVs maximize Buzzwole's Attack and HP while allowing it to live defensive investment allows it to survive two Adamant Choice Band Spectral Thiefs (removed apostrophe) from Marshadow. A maximum Attack spread that forgo's forgoes the Defense investment can also be used to improve damage rolls against Pokemon like Necrozma-DM and Groudon, but the chance to be 2HKO'd 2HKOed by Marshadow is a big tradeoff.

With minimal bulk investment and no way to boost its Defense, this set requires defensive support against offensive threats that it soft checks. Zekrom and Marshadow are 2 two important threats that have the power to break through offensive Buzzwole, so partners like Xerneas and Haban Berry Eternatus can help lift some of the pressure off Buzzwole and form a core that has multiple offensive soft checks to these Pokemon. Pokemon that can force damage onto opposing Buzzwole are greatly appreciated, as Buzzwole is a very solid answer to itself, making Groudon with Fire-type coverage or and Draco Meteor Zekrom good partners also. Choice Band Rock Slide is a good bait for defensive pivots like Ho-Oh, something surprise for Ho-Oh, which teammates like Xerneas and Calyrex-S would appreciate being eliminated from the game.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Stone Edge is a very niche option on the defensive set, but it has the upside of OHKO'ing Ho-oh, one of its surprising and OHKOing Ho-Oh, one of Buzzwole's sturdiest checks, after a Bulk Up. Other coverage options that are more reliable and are needed to check certain threats must be given up, though, making it more of a surprise factor rather than a consistent pick. However, the listed coverage options are more reliable and broadly useful. Toxic with Power-Up Punch as the boosting option of choice lets Buzzwole spread status against walls like Lunala while maintaining an offensive presence with the boosting, but generally presence, but Buzzwole is less effective defensively without Bulk Up to boost Defense. An Occa Berry gives Buzzwole more insurance to live survive a hit from Groudon carrying Fire-type coverage or Weather Ball Zekrom in sun, but it can't OHKO either Pokemon, (AC) so it's a very temporary help measure against a bigger problem. Darkest Lariat can be used to threaten Lunala and OHKO Calyrex-S on the bulky attacking set, but, (AC) as Buzzwole is slower than both, (AC) it's a risky option to use aside from catching a switch-in. (added hyphen)

Checks and Counters
====

**Special Attackers**: Buzzwole's incredibly low Special Defense leaves it vulnerable to almost every special attacker in the tier. Calyrex-S, Eternatus, Kyogre, Xerneas, and Lunala are some of the most common special Pokemon, all of which take little damage from any of Buzzwole's attacks and can threaten back with huge hits.

**Fire-type coverage Attacks**: Ho-Oh and Reshiram are the premier Fire-types, being able to take easily taking advantage of Buzzwole's weaknesses. Coverage options for fire moves are also deadly, with Eternatus and sometimes Groudon running coverage for it being able to easily break Buzzwole. Fire weakness. Fire-type coverage options are also deadly, letting Eternatus and sometimes Groudon easily break through it.

**Defensive Ghost-types**: Lunala and Giratina incredibly effectively wall Buzzwole, with them taking minimal damage from any hit and threatening back with status, leaving Buzzwole much less effective at its job.

**Toxic Users**: Buzzwole is very reliant on sticking around to beat a lot of its checks, and Toxic is incredibly detrimental to how long it can stick around. making Toxic incredibly detrimental. Pokemon like defensive Yveltal and Dragon Dance Zygarde can both bait it in and Toxic it, wearing it down over time. cripple it with Toxic.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Fc, 511624]]
- Quality checked by: [[Minority, 222996], [Manaphy, 50695]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [username2, userid2]

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[Overview]

Buzzwole holds its niche in the metagame as a physically defensive wall, using its massive HP and Defense stats to check some incredibly dangerous Pokemon. With it being able to check Groudon, Zygarde, Necrozma-DM, and even soft checking Zekrom, Buzzwole is able to provide great role compression to cover for strong breakers defensively. Its Fighting-typing makes it a great wall for Dark-types like Yveltal and Weavile, absorbing Knock Offs so its teammates items can stay in tact. Walling Marshadow is another incredible trait it has, living any hit Marshadow throws out which many other checks to it cannot do. Buzzwole is a physical wall that compresses checking many incredibly dangerous Pokemon, such as Groudon, Zygarde, Necrozma-DM, Yveltal, Weavile, Marshadow, and even Zekrom more loosely. Its massive HP and Defense stats take even boosted attacks well, it has the incredible and rare ability to survive any hit Marshadow throws out, and its Fighting typing lets it absorb Knock Off so its teammates' items can stay intact. Buzzwole pairs nicely with a lot of common defensive Pokemon that are weak to these set up threats setup threats, such as the omnipresent Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Eternatus core, giving it great value as a defensive partner to many other common walls. Its team value. However, its incredibly low Special Defense and susceptibility to status moves makes it a prime target of tech options its checks targets can run specifically to beat it, limiting its consistency and effectiveness in certain matchups. Draco Meteor Zekrom, Groudon with Fire-type coverage, and Toxic Zygarde, for example, can all capitalize on these weaknesses extremely well, making it able to check certain standard set up variants of these Pokemon but not all variants.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Bulk Up
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Drain Punch / Leech Life
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Rocky Helmet
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 152 Def / 104 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Buzzwole exclusively focuses on checking dangerous physical breakers and set up sweepers, with its set tailored to do just that with the moves and ev spread. This set focuses exclusively on checking dangerous physical wallbreakers and setup sweepers. Bulk Up lets Buzzwole set up alongside set up sweepers like Groudon, Zygarde, and Zekrom (RC) while giving it some extra firepower as well. Ice Punch is the strongest way to hit Zygarde, a crucial option crucial for checking Coil sets more reliably, (AC) while also being super effective against nailing the aforementioned Groudon and Zekrom. It's also a solid damaging move against Marshadow, letting Buzzwole slowly chip that it down. Drain Punch and Leech Life both provide offensive healing options healing and decently powered STAB moves, being the main way Buzzwole can pressure a lot of Pokemon. Leech Life strengthens the match up against Calyrex-I, having a chance to OHKO it after 2 Bulk Ups, while Drain Punch threatens Pokemon like Ferrothorn much harder. more, while Leech Life strengthens the matchup against Calyrex-I, having a chance to OHKO it after two Bulk Ups. Roost combined with Heavy-Duty Boots gives Buzzwole the longevity that it needs, with Heavy-Duty Boots protecting against especially Toxic Spikes being incredibly important but also the general chip damage from hazards being great to avoid. Rocky Helmet helps for chipping down physical attackers and is especially helpful against is especially helpful for chipping down threats like Zekrom, Marshadow, and Necrozma-DM. The Speed EVs let Buzzwole outspeed both paralyzed Calyrex-S as well as max Speed Calyrex-I, with the leftovers put into max HP and Defense for bulk. An alterantive spread with max HP and max and maximum Speed Calyrex-I. An alternative EV spread with maximum HP and Defense helps on teams that are weak to Zekrom, improving the match up matchup against a boosted one.

With Buzzwole being able to check a ton of threats such as Groudon, Marshadow, Zygarde, and Urshifu, (specify which) common defensive cores that are unable to beat those Pokemon greatly appreciate the presence of Buzzwole. The it. These physical wallbreakers heavily dent the core of Yveltal, Necrozma-DM, and Eternatus or Blissey gets heavily dented by those physical breakers, and Buzzwole can be the defensive pivot they need to beat those Pokemon. Meanwhile, Blissey, Eternatus, and Yveltal they check the bigger special attackers in the metagame for it, (AC) such as Kyogre by the former two and Blissey or Eternatus, Calyrex-S by Yveltal, while Necrozma-DM is a great Fariy-type switch in to cover for Xerneas. Xerneas by Necrozma-DM. Life Orb Eternatus commonly has to switch into unwanted Knock Offs from Yveltal, so having Buzzwole as a partner to absorb Knock Offs gives it more freedom to offensively pressure teams without worrying about losing its item. Groudon and Haban Berry Zekrom can both check and bait in opposing Zekrom, (AC) respectively, removing one of the few physical attackers that can slowly overwhelm Buzzwole in the right circumstances. Due to its Buzzwole's susceptibility to status, cleric teammates are also very good for helping it stick around and check things foes like Toxic Zygarde more reliably. The aforementioned Blissey as well as and Choice item Calyrex-S with Aromatherapy support this well, covering for one of its biggest weaknesses. it well.

[SET]
name: Bulky Attacker
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Choice Band
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Adamant
evs: 152 HP / 172 Atk / 80 Def / 104 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Bulky attacker Buzzwole uses its massive Attack stat and strong coverage options to be a powerful breaker with good natural bulk to soft check threats instead of countering them. wallbreak while still having the bulk to soft check physical threats. Close Combat deals the most damage, 2HKOing (removed apostrophe) even bulky neutral targets like specially defensive Necrozma-DM with a Choice Band, (AC) always and sometimes even without it. Ice Punch catches Eternatus and Landorus-T while also pressuring targets like Groudon and Zekrom without lowering its Defense. Rock Slide is good for heavily damaging or OHKO'ing Ho-Oh, something that OHKOing Ho-Oh, which can switch into Buzzwole's other coverage options very easily and force it out with Sacred Fire. Roost is required for longevity, even finding a use when holding a with Choice Band due to Buzzwole's tendency to switch into Yveltal's Knock Off. Heavy-Duty Boots gives Buzzwole a bit more staying power in long games to get more breaking opportunities while also giving a as well as freedom of move choice, (AC) which is especially helpful for Roost, while Choice Band's power is incredible, allowing for a guaranteed OHKO on targets like Ho-Oh and physically defensive Ferrothorn with Rock Slide and Close Combat respectively, among other targets for the large damage increase. The EV spread allows Buzzwole to outspeed a paralyzed Calyrex-S, (AC) as well as maximum Speed Calyrex-I. The rest of the EVs maximize Buzzwole's Attack and HP while allowing it to live defensive investment allows it to survive two Adamant Choice Band Spectral Thiefs (removed apostrophe) from Marshadow. A maximum Attack spread that forgo's forgoes the Defense investment can also be used to improve damage rolls against Pokemon like Necrozma-DM and Groudon, but the chance to be 2HKO'd 2HKOed by Marshadow is a big tradeoff.

With minimal bulk investment and no way to boost its Defense, this set requires defensive support against offensive threats that it soft checks. Zekrom and Marshadow are 2 two important threats that have the power to break through offensive Buzzwole, so partners like Xerneas and Haban Berry Eternatus can help lift some of the pressure off Buzzwole and form a core that has multiple offensive soft checks to these Pokemon. Pokemon that can force damage onto opposing Buzzwole are greatly appreciated, as Buzzwole is a very solid answer to itself, making Groudon with Fire-type coverage or and Draco Meteor Zekrom good partners also. Choice Band Rock Slide is a good bait for defensive pivots like Ho-Oh, something surprise for Ho-Oh, which teammates like Xerneas and Calyrex-S would appreciate being eliminated from the game.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
====

Stone Edge is a very niche option on the defensive set, but it has the upside of OHKO'ing Ho-oh, one of its surprising and OHKOing Ho-Oh, one of Buzzwole's sturdiest checks, after a Bulk Up. Other coverage options that are more reliable and are needed to check certain threats must be given up, though, making it more of a surprise factor rather than a consistent pick. However, the listed coverage options are more reliable and broadly useful. Toxic with Power-Up Punch as the boosting option of choice lets Buzzwole spread status against walls like Lunala while maintaining an offensive presence with the boosting, but generally presence, but Buzzwole is less effective defensively without Bulk Up to boost Defense. An Occa Berry gives Buzzwole more insurance to live survive a hit from Groudon carrying Fire-type coverage or Weather Ball Zekrom in sun, but it can't OHKO either Pokemon, (AC) so it's a very temporary help measure against a bigger problem. Darkest Lariat can be used to threaten Lunala and OHKO Calyrex-S on the bulky attacking set, but, (AC) as Buzzwole is slower than both, (AC) it's a risky option to use aside from catching a switch-in. (added hyphen)

Checks and Counters
====

**Special Attackers**: Buzzwole's incredibly low Special Defense leaves it vulnerable to almost every special attacker in the tier. Calyrex-S, Eternatus, Kyogre, Xerneas, and Lunala are some of the most common special Pokemon, all of which take little damage from any of Buzzwole's attacks and can threaten back with huge hits.

**Fire-type coverage Attacks**: Ho-Oh and Reshiram are the premier Fire-types, being able to take easily taking advantage of Buzzwole's weaknesses. Coverage options for fire moves are also deadly, with Eternatus and sometimes Groudon running coverage for it being able to easily break Buzzwole. Fire weakness. Fire-type coverage options are also deadly, letting Eternatus and sometimes Groudon easily break through it.

**Defensive Ghost-types**: Lunala and Giratina incredibly effectively wall Buzzwole, with them taking minimal damage from any hit and threatening back with status, leaving Buzzwole much less effective at its job.

**Toxic Users**: Buzzwole is very reliant on sticking around to beat a lot of its checks, and Toxic is incredibly detrimental to how long it can stick around. making Toxic incredibly detrimental. Pokemon like defensive Yveltal and Dragon Dance Zygarde can both bait it in and Toxic it, wearing it down over time. cripple it with Toxic.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Fc, 511624]]
- Quality checked by: [[Minority, 222996], [Manaphy, 50695]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [username2, userid2]

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Implemented, ty for the check when my writing was terrible on this one

Zekrom and Marshadow are 2 two important threats that have the power to break through offensive Buzzwole, so partners like Xerneas and Haban Berry Eternatus can help lift some of the pressure off Buzzwole and form a core that has multiple offensive soft checks to these Pokemon.

Just was wondering about this line, removing the "Buzzwole and" part sounds really awkward to me, was wondering if that could stay or if something else minor should replace it like adding "that" before "can lift some of the pressure off". left it in for now but otherwise this is ready for gp 2/2, if I'm completely wrong and this is just sounding bad in my head lmk lol

 

[Adeleine]

Implemented, ty for the check when my writing was terrible on this one


Just was wondering about this line, removing the "Buzzwole and" part sounds really awkward to me, was wondering if that could stay or if something else minor should replace it like adding "that" before "can lift some of the pressure off". left it in for now but otherwise this is ready for gp 2/2, if I'm completely wrong and this is just sounding bad in my head lmk lol

no worries at all. big thing i like to emphasize is, even if my change is completely grammatically sound, it’s your analysis and should sound a way you find comfortable. feel free to leave it in

 

[dex]

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[Overview]

Buzzwole is a physical wall that compresses checking many incredibly dangerous Pokemon (remove comma) such as Groudon, Zygarde, Necrozma-DM, Yveltal, Weavile, Marshadow, and even Zekrom more loosely. Its massive HP and Defense stats take even boosted attacks well, giving it has the incredible and rare ability to survive any hit Marshadow throws out, and its Fighting typing lets it absorb Knock Off so its teammates' items can stay intact. Buzzwole pairs nicely with a lot of common defensive Pokemon that are weak to these setup threats sweepers, such as the omnipresent Yveltal + Necrozma-DM, and + Eternatus core (commas->+), giving it great team value. However, its incredibly low Special Defense and susceptibility to status make it a prime target of options its targets can run specifically to beat it, limiting its consistency in certain matchups. Draco Meteor Zekrom, Groudon with Fire-type coverage, and Toxic Zygarde, for example, can all capitalize on these weaknesses extremely well.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Bulk Up
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Drain Punch / Leech Life
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Rocky Helmet
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 152 Def / 104 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

This set focuses exclusively on checking dangerous physical wallbreakers and setup sweepers. Bulk Up lets Buzzwole set up alongside sweepers like Groudon, Zygarde, and Zekrom while giving it some extra firepower as well. Ice Punch is the strongest way to hit Zygarde particularly hard, crucial for checking Coil sets more reliably, while also nailing the aforementioned Groudon and Zekrom. It's also a solid damaging move against Marshadow, letting Buzzwole slowly chip it down. Drain Punch and Leech Life both provide healing and are decently powered strong STAB moves, being and they are the main way Buzzwole can pressure a lot of Pokemon. Drain Punch threatens Pokemon like Ferrothorn much more, while Leech Life strengthens the its matchup against Calyrex-I, having a chance to OHKO it after two Bulk Ups. Roost, (add comma) combined with Heavy-Duty Boots, (add comma) gives Buzzwole the longevity that it needs, with Heavy-Duty Boots importantly protecting against especially Toxic Spikes. Rocky Helmet is especially helpful for chipping down threats like Zekrom, Marshadow, and Necrozma-DM. The Speed EVs let Buzzwole outspeed both paralyzed Calyrex-S and maximum Speed Calyrex-I. An alternative EV spread with maximum HP and Defense helps on teams that are weak to Zekrom, improving the matchup against a boosted one it once it has boosted.

With Buzzwole being able to check a ton of threats such as Groudon, Marshadow, Zygarde, and Urshifu-S, common defensive cores that are unable to beat those Pokemon greatly appreciate it. These physical wallbreakers heavily dent the core of Yveltal + Necrozma-DM, and + (commas->+)Eternatus or Blissey; (comma->semicolon) and Buzzwole can be the defensive pivot they need to beat those Pokemon. Meanwhile, they check the bigger strong special attackers in the metagame for it, such as Kyogre by Blissey or Eternatus, Calyrex-S by Yveltal, and Xerneas by Necrozma-DM. Life Orb Eternatus commonly has to switch into unwanted Knock Offs from Yveltal, so having Buzzwole to absorb Knock Off gives it more freedom to offensively pressure teams without worrying about losing its item. Groudon and Haban Berry Zekrom can check and bait in opposing Zekrom, respectively, removing one of the few physical attackers that can slowly overwhelm Buzzwole in given the right circumstances. Due to Buzzwole's susceptibility to status, cleric teammates clerics like Blissey and Choice item Calyrex-S with Aromatherapy are also very good teammates for helping it stick around and check foes like Toxic Zygarde more reliably. The aforementioned Blissey and Choice item Calyrex-S with Aromatherapy support it well.

[SET]
name: Bulky Attacker
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Ice Punch
move 3: Rock Slide
move 4: Roost
item: Heavy-Duty Boots / Choice Band
ability: Beast Boost
nature: Adamant
evs: 152 HP / 172 Atk / 80 Def / 104 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Bulky attacker Buzzwole uses its massive Attack stat and strong coverage options to wallbreak while still having the bulk to soft check physical threats. Close Combat deals the most damage, 2HKOing even bulky neutral targets like specially defensive Necrozma-DM with a Choice Band, and sometimes even without it. Ice Punch catches Eternatus and Landorus-T while also pressuring targets like Groudon and Zekrom without lowering its Defense. Rock Slide is good for heavily damaging or OHKOing Ho-Oh, which can switch into Buzzwole's other options very easily and force it out with Sacred Fire. Roost is required for longevity, even finding a use with Choice Band due to Buzzwole's tendency to switch into Yveltal's Knock Off. Heavy-Duty Boots gives Buzzwole a bit more staying power in long games, (add comma) as well as freedom of move choice, which is especially helpful for Roost, while Choice Band's power is incredible, allowing for a guaranteed OHKO on targets like Ho-Oh and physically defensive Ferrothorn. The given EV spread allows Buzzwole to outspeed a paralyzed Calyrex-S, (add comma) as well as and maximum Speed Calyrex-I. The defensive investment allows it to survive two Adamant Choice Band Spectral Thiefs from Marshadow. A maximum Attack spread that forgoes the Defense investment can also be used to improve damage rolls against Pokemon like Necrozma-DM and Groudon, but the chance to be 2HKOed by Marshadow is a big tradeoff.

With minimal bulk investment and no way to boost its Defense, this set requires defensive support against offensive threats that it soft checks. Zekrom and Marshadow are two important threats that have the power to break through offensive Buzzwole, so partners like Xerneas and Haban Berry Eternatus can lift some of the pressure off Buzzwole and form a core that has multiple offensive soft checks to these Pokemon. Pokemon that can force damage onto opposing Buzzwole are greatly appreciated, as Buzzwole is a very solid answer to itself, making Groudon with Fire-type coverage and Draco Meteor Zekrom good partners also. Choice Band Rock Slide is a good surprise for Ho-Oh, which teammates like Xerneas and Calyrex-S would appreciate being eliminated.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Stone Edge is a very niche option on the defensive set, but it has the upside of surprising and OHKOing Ho-Oh, one of Buzzwole's sturdiest checks, after a Bulk Up. However, the listed coverage options are more reliable and broadly useful. Toxic with Power-Up Punch as the boosting option lets Buzzwole spread status against walls like Lunala while maintaining an offensive presence, but Buzzwole is less effective defensively without Bulk Up to boost Defense. An Occa Berry gives allows Buzzwole insurance to survive a hit from Groudon carrying Fire-type coverage or Weather Ball Zekrom in sun, but it can't OHKO either Pokemon, so it's a very temporary measure against a solution to bigger problem. Darkest Lariat can be used to threaten Lunala and OHKO Calyrex-S on the bulky attacking set, but, as Buzzwole is slower than both, it's a risky option to use aside from catching a switch-in.

Checks and Counters
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**Special Attackers**: Buzzwole's incredibly low Special Defense leaves it vulnerable to almost every special attacker in the tier. Calyrex-S, Eternatus, Kyogre, Xerneas, and Lunala are some of the most common special Pokemon, all of which take little damage from any of Buzzwole's attacks and can threaten it back with huge hits their strong special attacks.

**Fire-type Attacks**: Ho-Oh and Reshiram are the premier Fire-types, easily taking advantage of Buzzwole's Fire weakness. Fire-type coverage options are also deadly, letting Eternatus and sometimes Groudon easily break through it.

**Defensive Ghost-types**: Lunala and Giratina incredibly effectively wall Buzzwole, taking minimal damage from any hit and threatening back it with status, leaving Buzzwole much less effective at its job.

**Toxic**: Buzzwole is very reliant on sticking around to beat a lot of its checks, making getting hit with Toxic incredibly detrimental. Pokemon like defensive Yveltal and Dragon Dance Zygarde can both bait it in and cripple it with Toxic.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Fc, 511624]]
- Quality checked by: [[Minority, 222996], [Manaphy, 50695]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429], [dex, 277988]]

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