Pokemon Guide
Roserade is a Grass / Poison-type Pokemon known for its high Special Attack, Grass and Poison typing and final role in the Budew line. This guide covers Roserade’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 Roserade 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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Roserade is a Grass / Poison-type Pokemon. It is the final evolution of Budew and Roselia and often functions as a special attacker or status support Pokemon.
Competitive Overview
Roserade can be useful competitively thanks to its strong Special Attack, Grass and Poison STAB moves and access to support options.
Its main drawbacks are frail physical bulk and weaknesses to Fire, Ice, Flying and Psychic-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Roserade, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Roserade
National Dex
#0407
Type
Grass / Poison
Species
Bouquet Pokemon
Height
2’11” / 0.9 m
90 cm
Weight
32.0 lbs / 14.5 kg
14.5 kg
Abilities
Natural Cure, Poison Point, Technician
Roserade has high Special Attack and Special Defense, making it a strong special attacker compared with earlier stages in its line.
These are some of Roserade’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Reliable Grass-type damage with healing.
Consistent special Grass-type damage.
Strong Poison-type STAB with a chance to poison.
A very powerful Grass-type attack with a Special Attack drop.
Entry hazard support that can poison grounded foes.
Coverage that can change type in weather teams.
Coverage against Dragon, Dark and Fighting-type Pokemon.
A disruptive sleep option in games where available.
Roserade can learn a range of moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Roserade’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Roserade 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
Roserade’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.
Boosts weaker moves, which can make lower-base-power attacks more threatening.
Roserade evolves from Roselia when exposed to a Shiny Stone. Roselia evolves from Budew with high friendship during the day.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Budew with high friendship during the day
Stage 3
Evolves from Roselia with a Shiny Stone
Roserade’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 |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
| 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 |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone or transfer. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone or transfer. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone or transfer. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone or transfer. |
| Game | Where to Find |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone. |
| 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 Roserade. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Roserade is a Grass / Poison-type Pokemon.
Roserade is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves.
Roserade evolves from Roselia when exposed to a Shiny Stone.
Roserade’s abilities are Natural Cure, Poison Point, Technician.
Roserade’s best moves often include Giga Drain, Energy Ball, Sludge Bomb, Leaf Storm, Toxic Spikes, Weather Ball.
Yes, Roserade can be strong thanks to its Special Attack, useful typing and access to status or hazard moves.
The most common way to get Roserade is to evolve Roselia with a Shiny Stone.
Yes, Shiny Roserade is available in games where shiny Pokemon and Roserade encounters are supported.
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