Pokemon Unite Buzzwole Build: Best Held Items and Counters

Learn Buzzwole in Pokemon Unite with our guide. Learn the best builds, held items, and strategies to dominate as Buzzwole in ranked matches.

Buzzwole is a powerful All-Rounder Pokemon in Pokemon Unite. Currently ranked as an S-tier Pokemon, Buzzwole excels in top and bottom lanes, with potential for jungle play.

Its strength lies in isolating targets and engaging in close-combat brawls. Buzzwole’s kit revolves around managing its Muscle Gauge to maximize damage and sustain, making it a strong pick for players who enjoy a dynamic, combo-based playstyle.

Buzzwole Abilities in Pokemon Unite

Ability	Description
Beast Boost (Passive)	Increases speed after KOs or assists. Muscle Gauge fills with attacks and depletes over time.
Attack (Standard)	Every third attack is boosted, dealing extra damage and healing Buzzwole.
Mega Punch	Slams the ground, damaging enemies and increasing Muscle Gauge.
Fell Stinger	Consumes Muscle Gauge to deal damage, with increased damage per gauge increment.
Lunge	Dashes forward, damaging and debuffing enemies while increasing attack speed.
Smack Down	Uppercuts an enemy, then slams them down for area damage.
Leech Life	Grabs and restrains an enemy, dealing damage over time and healing Buzzwole.
Superpower	Grabs and slams an enemy, dealing area damage and gaining a shield.
Ultra Swole Slam (Unite)	Flies up, deals area damage, then targets the lowest HP enemy for extra damage.

Best Builds for Buzzwole in Pokemon Unite

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Build Path 1: Smack Down + Superpower

Smack Down	Superpower

Held Items	Battle Item
Attack Weight	Eject Button
Weakness Policy
Focus Band
Resonant Guard (Alt)

Build Path 2: Lunge + Leech Life

Lunge	Leech Life

Held Items	Battle Item
Attack Weight	Eject Button
Weakness Policy
Focus Band
Muscle Band (Alt)
Resonant Guard (Alt)

This build emphasizes sustained combat and self-healing. Lunge provides mobility and attack speed, while Leech Life offers damage and healing in prolonged fights.

Buzzwole Counters in Pokemon Unite

Cinderace	Snorlax	Wigglytuff	Slowbro

These Pokemon can effectively counter Buzzwole:

• Cinderace: Can kite Buzzwole with ranged attacks and dodge combos with Feint.
• Snorlax: Disrupts Buzzwole’s combos with Block and Heavy Slam, while tanking damage.
• Wigglytuff: Can disable Buzzwole with Sing and negate crowd control.
• Slowbro: Probably the strongest hard counter for Buzzwole.

Summary Table

	Details
Role	All-Rounder
Attack Type	Melee
Damage Type	Physical
Tier	S
Difficulty	Intermediate
Best Positions	Top Lane, Bottom Lane
Key Abilities	Smack Down, Superpower, Leech Life
Best Items	Attack Weight, Weakness Policy, Focus Band
Counters	Cinderace, Snorlax, Wigglytuff

FAQ

• Is Buzzwole a good Pokémon unite?
  • Yes, Buzzwole is considered an S-tier Pokemon in the current meta. Its high damage output, unique Muscle Gauge mechanic, and strong combo potential make it a valuable pick in many team compositions.
• Is Buzzwole good or bad?
  • Buzzwole is generally considered good in Pokemon Unite. It excels in close-range combat and can be very effective when played skillfully. However, it does have a learning curve and can be countered by certain Pokemon.
• Which Pokémon can defeat Buzzwole in Pokemon Unite?
  • Pokemon that can kite Buzzwole (like Cinderace), tank its damage (like Snorlax, Slowbro), or disrupt its combos (like Wigglytuff) are effective against it. Ranged attackers and Pokemon with strong crowd-control abilities can also pose a threat to Buzzwole.
• How to get Buzzwole in Pokemon Unite?
  • Buzzwole can be obtained in Pokemon Unite by purchasing its Unite License from the shop for 12,000 Aeos Coins or 575 Aeos Gems. Occasionally, it may also be available through special events or promotions.