Is Buzzwole viable in Gen 8 OU?

Buzzwole is ranked #22 in Gen 8 OU with 10.05% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Buzzwole in Gen 8 OU?

The best counter for Buzzwole in Gen 8 OU is Buzzwole with a 45.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Buzzwole include Buzzwole, Tornadus-Therian, Kartana, Landorus-Therian.

What is the best counter for Buzzwole in Gen 8 OU?

Buzzwole is the best counter for Buzzwole in Gen 8 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 45.8% of their encounters.

Buzzwole counters

Gen 8 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0794 Buzzwole

BugFighting

USAGE 10.1% #22

BASE STATS

HP 107

ATK 139

DEF 139

SPA 53

SPD 53

SPE 79

BST570

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Flying

2×

FirePsychicFairy

½×

GrassFightingGroundBugDark

Moves

Close Combat 95.6% Ice Punch 95.4% Roost 75.0% Earthquake 53.1% Leech Life 49.1% Toxic 11.2% Poison Jab 6.1% Thunder Punch 5.7%

Items

Rocky Helmet 35.7% Choice Band 21.3% Expert Belt 11.9% Leftovers 11.5% Heavy-Duty Boots 10.7% Muscle Band 7.3% Choice Scarf 0.9% Life Orb 0.4%

Common Teammates

Toxapex40.9%

Landorus-Therian38.7%

Browse Gen 8 OU teams using Buzzwole →

Teams using Buzzwole 46% Teams using Tornadus-Therian 43% Teams using Landorus-Therian 4%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Buzzwole

BugFighting SOFT CHECK

22.4

45.8% dies 10.53%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Buzzwole Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Buzzwole: 84-100 (20 - 23.9%) -- guaranteed 5HKO

View Buzzwole counters → Teams with Buzzwole →

Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK

26.878

43.5% dies 9.56%

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Buzzwole: 484-576 (115.7 - 137.7%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Tornadus-Therian counters → Teams with Tornadus-Therian →

Kartana

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK

27.929

8.9% dies 5.40%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Kartana Aerial Ace vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Buzzwole: 280-332 (66.9 - 79.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Kartana counters → Teams with Kartana →

Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

46.585

4.2% dies 4.11%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Buzzwole: 98-116 (23.4 - 27.7%) -- 80.9% chance to 4HKO

View Landorus-Therian counters → Teams with Landorus-Therian →

Ranked #22 with 10.05% usage. Sorted by reliability score.