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Budew.

national dex #406 · gen IV
BST 280 · grass / poison
Budew official artwork
grasspoison
#406 · gen IV
Profile
HP
40
ATK
30
DEF
35
SPA
50
SPD
70
SPE
55
BST 280 · best Sp. Def 70 · worst Attack 30 · meters scale to 200

Budew is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic and resists Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Fairy.

Typinggrasspoison
AbilitiesNatural Cure, Poison Point, Leaf Guard
Height, weight0.2 m / 1.2 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsNo Eggs
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Dex position
#406 of 1025
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Budew base stats

BST 280 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP40190284
Atk3058174
Def3567185
SpA5094218
SpD70130262
Spe55103229
BST280bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpA

Budew weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Grass / Poison dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra¼
ice2
fig½
poi1
gro1
fly2
psy2
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai½
Weak to
Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
Resists
Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Budew abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Natural CureCures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Poison PointHas a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Leaf GuardhiddenProtects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Budew evolution line

3 stages

Budew evolves into Roselia: level it up with high friendship during the day. How to evolve Budew, every game

Best Budew moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
grassLeaf StormSPEC130
grassPetal DanceSPEC120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
grassEnergy BallSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalUproarSPEC90
fairyDazzling GleamSPEC80
ghostShadow BallSPEC80
normalFacadePHYS70

Budew moves

gen 8 · 64 moves · 10 level-up · 33 TM/HM · 12 egg · 9 tutor
8 moves · Budew appears in 11 games
Poison StingL1AbsorbL6Poison PowderL11Stun SporeL18VenoshockL25Poison JabL34Energy BallL43Petal DanceL52
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Poison StingSTABpoisonPHYS15100%35Level 1
GrowthnormalSTAT--20Level 4
AbsorbSTABgrassSPEC20100%25Level 6
Poison PowderpoisonSTAT-75%35Level 11
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Level 16
Stun SporegrassSTAT-75%30Level 18
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10Level 25
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20Level 34
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10Level 43
Petal DanceSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 52
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30TM / HM
CutnormalPHYS5095%30TM / HM
Dazzling GleamfairySPEC80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FlashnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Grass KnotSTABgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Leaf StormSTABgrassSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Pin MissilebugPHYS2595%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombSTABpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SpikesgroundSTAT--20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
Cotton SporegrassSTAT-100%40Egg
ExtrasensorypsychicSPEC80100%20Egg
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Egg
Leaf StormSTABgrassSPEC13090%5Egg
Life DewwaterSTAT--10Egg
Mind ReadernormalSTAT--5Egg
Pin MissilebugPHYS2595%20Egg
Razor LeafSTABgrassPHYS5595%25Egg
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Egg
Sleep PowdergrassSTAT-75%15Egg
SpikesgroundSTAT--20Egg
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Egg
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20Tutor
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Tutor

Budew Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

The pollen it releases contains poison. If this Pokémon is raised on clean water, the poison’s toxicity is increased.

Shield

This Pokémon is highly sensitive to temperature changes. When its bud starts to open, that means spring is right around the corner.

Legends: Arceus

When the sun's light strengthens, the bud atop this Pokémon's head opens. This is a sign to the people that the harsh winter is over, and the season of budding has begun.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun’s warm touch.

Black 2, White 2

Sensitive to changing temperatures, the bud blooms when it’s warm, releasing toxic pollen.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.

Pearl

It lives alongside clear ponds. It scatters pollen that induces harsh sneezing and runny noses.

Platinum

Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun’s warm touch.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.

Budew species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorGreen
ShapeHumanoid
HabitatUnknown
Height0.2 m (0'08")
Weight1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsNo Eggs
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience56
EV yield1 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#406
Sinnoh#025
Sinnoh (Pt)#025
Unova (B2W2)#133
Kalos Central#071
Hoenn (ORAS)#097
Galar#059
Hisui#089
Lumiose City#029
Wild held items
Poison Barb5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread30 Atk / 50 SpA
Best statSp. Def 70average
Speed tier55 Speaverage speed
Defensive load4 weak / 5 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Budew

Budew is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). The pollen it releases contains poison. If this Pokémon is raised on clean water, the poison’s toxicity is increased. Budew stands 0.2 m (0'08") tall and weighs 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Budew base stats

Budew has a base stat total of 280, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 70 (average), while its lowest is Attack at 30 (poor). Budew is average speed with a base Speed of 55.

Budew weaknesses and resistances

As a Grass and Poison-type, Budew is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Budew 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Budew abilities

Budew's abilities include Natural Cure, Poison Point, Leaf Guard. Natural Cure cures any major status ailment upon switching out.. Poison Point has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Leaf Guard, which protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Budew moves and learnset

Budew can learn 64 moves in Generation 8, including 10 by leveling up, 33 via TM/HM, 12 through breeding, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Petal Dance (Grass, 120 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power). For coverage, Budew can learn Uproar (Normal), Dazzling Gleam (Fairy), Shadow Ball (Ghost).

Training Budew

Budew has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Budew yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Budew is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Budew → Roselia → Roserade). Wild Budew may be found holding Poison Barb.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Budew. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Budew, or use the team builder to see how Budew fits into your squad.

Tools for Budew
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