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Buzzwole ex card from the Crimson Blaze set
Illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon ex

Buzzwole ex

A sturdy grass starter with high damage potential and a significant drawback.

Grass140 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Buzzwole ex has 140 HP, making it a durable Basic Pokemon.

It can deal 30 damage with Punch or 120 damage with Big Beat.

Using Big Beat prevents the Pokemon from using that same attack on your next turn.

Signature attack

Big Beat

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Big Beat. (120 damage)

The Big Beat attack deals heavy damage but puts the Pokemon into a cooldown state. This means you must plan carefully because Buzzwole cannot use its strongest move immediately after hitting hard.

Attacks

CC
Punch30
GGC
Big Beat120

During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Big Beat.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that want to finish games quickly. It works well in Grass type teams that can protect it from Fire weaknesses.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Good health pool
  • Basic stage simplicity
Watch out for
  • Fire weakness
  • Attack cooldown penalty
  • Two prize cards loss
Pro tip

Wait for the right moment to use Big Beat rather than using it every turn, as the cooldown will leave Buzzwole unable to attack for a full turn.

From the Pokédex

Buzzwole is known for its incredibly thick skin and muscular body, which allows it to withstand powerful blows in battle.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that using the big attack means their Pokemon will be weaker next turn, so they should think ahead before playing it.

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