Bug Buzz
Bug Buzz is a Bug aura move. It starts with 8 damage per event and a 0.45-second cooldown, with 5 levels. 89 partners can learn Bug Buzz, and 0 start with it. A constant vibration that pounds everything nearby.
Base move facts
- Type
- Bug
- Behavior
- Aura
- Max level
- 5
- Cooldown (s)
- 0.45
- Base damage
- 8
- Learners
- 89
Bug Buzz: levels 1–5
Bug Buzz starts with a 0.45-second cooldown, changing to 0.315 seconds at level five.
| Move level | Cooldown (s) | Damage per event | Radius / reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz · level 1 | 0.45 | 8 | 66 |
| Bug Buzz · level 2 | 0.45 | 8 | 85.8 |
| Bug Buzz · level 3 | 0.45 | 11.6 | 85.8 |
| Bug Buzz · level 4 | 0.315 | 11.6 | 85.8 |
| Bug Buzz · level 5 | 0.315 | 17.4 | 111.54 |
Bug Buzz: type-adjusted event examples
Bug Buzz: 8 level-one damage × the target's clamped type factor, with neutral weather and no other modifiers. Damage is per landed event, rather than per second.
| Target partner | Defending types | Type factor (%) | Level-one event damage | Level-five event damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpie | Bug | 100% | 8 | 17.4 |
| Metapod | Bug | 100% | 8 | 17.4 |
| Butterfree | Bug / Flying | 60% | 4.8 | 10.44 |
| Weedle | Bug / Poison | 60% | 4.8 | 10.44 |
| Kakuna | Bug / Poison | 60% | 4.8 | 10.44 |
Bug Buzz: upgrade choices
Bug Buzz has four level-up selections. Check how each upgrade changes this move's damage, timing or other attributes.
- Bug Buzz's level 2 card changes radius / reach by multiplying by 1.3.
- Bug Buzz's level 3 card changes damage per event by multiplying by 1.45.
- Bug Buzz's level 4 card changes cooldown (s) by multiplying by 0.7.
- Bug Buzz's level 5 card changes radius / reach by multiplying by 1.3 and damage per event by multiplying by 1.5.
Bug Buzz: evolution condition
Bug Buzz evolves into Swarm with the Synthesis run stat card.
- Bring Bug Buzz to level 5.
- Take the Synthesis card while preparing Bug Buzz; it may be taken before the move reaches maximum level.
- Choose Bug Buzz's golden evolution card for Swarm.
Bug Buzz: regional learning pools
Bug Buzz's 89 learners include 0 starting partners. A learnset entry allows the attack during a run; starting with Bug Buzz supplies it at the opening selection. Filter the Pokédex by this move to examine every eligible partner.
| Regional banner | Can learn the move | Start with the move | Opening starters that can learn it | Shiny-capable learners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Johto | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Hoenn | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Sinnoh | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Unova | 16 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Kalos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Alola | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Galar | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Paldea | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Bug Buzz: starting partner choices
No partner starts with Bug Buzz; choose an eligible learner and acquire the move during the run. Base stats and regional rarity help compare the opening options.