Compared with other species it is not impressive; its strongest stat is Sp. Def. On the other hand, Attack — lower than 97% of species. Its base stat total is weak: lower than 90% of species. This is not the final form yet — it evolves twice more, so the numbers above describe this stage, not what it will end up as. In defense it has 4 weaknesses and 5 resistances at its disposal. It cannot breed — it has no Egg Group, so you will not get it from breeding. Very easy to catch, often with the first Poké Ball.
Base stats
Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value. Weak point: Attack.
A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Sp. Def, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.
Which nature to choose
It hits specially: its Sp. Atk (50) is 20 points higher than its Attack. So the drop hits a stat the set usually does not use at all. Evolution does not change it, so pick it for the final form, not for these numbers.
- Modest +SpA · −Atk The default choice: the boost goes where this species is already strong.
- Timid +Spe · −Atk Mid-range Speed means the turn order is still worth fighting for — check exactly whom you will outspeed before you give up power.
A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.
Regional numbers 7
The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.
| Sinnoh | #025 | Diamond / Pearl , Platinum , Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl |
|---|---|---|
| Unova | #133 | Black 2 / White 2 |
| Kalos | #071 | X / Y |
| Hoenn | #097 | Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire |
| Galar | #059 | Sword / Shield |
| Hisui | #089 | Legends: Arceus |
| Lumiose City | #029 | Legends: Z-A |
Abilities
- Natural Cure Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
- Poison Point Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Leaf Guard Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Pokédex entry
Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.
Budew
#315
Roselia
Level up, with high friendship, during the day
#407
Roserade
Use Shiny Stone
Resistances and weaknesses
Type chart →How much damage Budew takes when it is hit by a move of each type. The multipliers of both its types are already combined here.
How it was drawn
2006–2019The sprites come straight from the games in which Budew appeared — one from each release.
Variant gallery
The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.
TCG cards (2)
All Budew cards →Budew has 2 cards in 2 sets. The oldest of them are shown below.
Breeding
All Egg Groups →Budew does not breed. You cannot get an Egg from it — this is how the games treat almost all Legendary and Mythical species.
Where to catch it (18)
All locations →The levels shown are the widest range across all game versions — in a specific release it may be narrower. The exact area, catch method and chance are on the page of each location.
Galar
Johto
Kalos
Kanto
Sinnoh
Moves (63)
Full move list →Below are the moves learned by leveling up. The rest (42 via TM/TR, 14 via Egg, 11 via tutor) are on the full list.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 6 | Absorb | Grass | Special | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 7 | Water Sport | Water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 11 | Poison Powder | Poison | Status | — | 75% | 35 |
| 13 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 18 | Stun Spore | Grass | Status | — | 75% | 30 |
| 25 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 43 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 52 | Petal Dance | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |