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Budew is a Grass / Poison-type Pokemon known for its early role in the Roselia evolution line. This guide covers Budew’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and competitive overview information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Budew guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Budew is a Grass / Poison-type Pokemon. It evolves into Roselia with high friendship during the day and eventually into Roserade with a Shiny Stone.
Competitive Overview
Budew is usually not a major competitive Pokemon because it is an early-stage baby Pokemon with limited stats.
Its main value comes from evolving into Roselia and then Roserade, which gives the line stronger offensive and support potential.
Here are the key facts to know about Budew, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Budew
National Dex
#0406
Type
Grass / Poison
Species
Bud Pokemon
Height
0’08” / 0.2 m
20 cm
Weight
2.6 lbs / 1.2 kg
1.2 kg
Abilities
Natural Cure, Poison Point, Leaf Guard
Budew has low baby Pokemon stats, so it is usually used early in a playthrough before evolving into Roselia.
These are some of Budew’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A useful Grass-type attack that restores some HP.
A stronger draining move for Grass-type damage and recovery.
A status move that can wear down opponents over time.
A paralysis option that can slow faster Pokemon.
Boosts offensive stats and can help Budew deal more damage.
Reliable special Grass-type damage in games where available.
Useful Poison-type coverage after evolution or through move access.
Coverage that can help the line hit Dragon, Dark and Fighting-type Pokemon.
Budew can learn a range of moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Budew’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Budew is a Grass / Poison-type Pokemon. This typing gives it clear strengths and weaknesses depending on the opponent.
Type
Grass / Poison
Weaknesses
Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
Resistances
Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass
Budew’s abilities can change how it plays in battles depending on the game and format.
Heals status conditions when the Pokemon switches out, giving it useful long-term reliability.
May poison an attacker that makes contact, punishing physical contact moves.
Prevents status conditions in harsh sunlight when the ability is active.
Budew evolves into Roselia with high friendship during the day. Roselia evolves into Roserade when exposed to a Shiny Stone.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Budew with high friendship during the day
Stage 3
Evolves from Roselia with a Shiny Stone
Budew’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Check the dropdowns below for broad game-by-game availability notes.
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available in these games. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available in these games. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available in these games. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Routes 204 and 212, Eterna Forest and Great Marsh. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Routes 204 and 212, Eterna Forest and Great Marsh. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Routes 204, 212 and Eterna Forest. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 4 or Friend Safari depending on version and method. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 4 or Friend Safari depending on version and method. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Routes 204 and 212, Eterna Forest and Grand Underground. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Routes 204 and 212, Eterna Forest and Grand Underground. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Crimson Mirelands. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Budew. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Budew is a Grass / Poison-type Pokemon.
Budew is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves.
Budew is the first stage of its evolution line and evolves into Roselia with high friendship during the day.
Budew’s abilities are Natural Cure, Poison Point, Leaf Guard.
Budew’s best moves often include Mega Drain, Giga Drain, Poison Powder, Stun Spore, Growth, Energy Ball.
Budew is useful early in some games but is usually best when evolved into Roselia and Roserade.
Budew is commonly found in Sinnoh routes and can also be obtained through breeding or transfer depending on the game.
Yes, Shiny Budew is available in games where shiny Pokemon and Budew encounters are supported.
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