Buzzwole is the Generation VII Ultra Beast exclusive to Pokémon Sun that carries the code name UB-02 Absorption. It is a Bug/Fighting-type Pokémon with an extremely muscular, mosquito-like design, reflecting the idea that it absorbs strength from living creatures.
Buzzwole appears in the Alola region after the main story as part of the game’s Ultra Beast investigations. In Pokémon Sun, players can encounter and capture it during the post-game missions using Beast Balls. Pokémon Moon features the version-exclusive counterpart Pheromosa instead, making the two games complementary for collectors.
Buzzwole belongs to the Ultra Beasts, mysterious Pokémon that originate from Ultra Space rather than Alola’s ordinary ecosystem. Its signature ability, Beast Boost, raises its highest stat whenever it knocks out another Pokémon, which can make it increasingly dangerous during a battle. The code name “Absorption” is not its species name; it is the designation used before its identity is revealed. Buzzwole was introduced alongside the other Alolan Pokémon in the 2016 games Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.