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No. 0315 · Generation III · Hoenn

Roselia

The Thorn Pokémon

TL;DR. Roselia is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 400. ROSELIA shoots sharp thorns as projectiles at any opponent that tries to steal the flowers on its arms. The aroma of this POKéMON brings serenity to living things.

Grass Poison

ROSELIA shoots sharp thorns as projectiles at any opponent that tries to steal the flowers on its arms. The aroma of this POKéMON brings serenity to living things.

Height0.3 m

Weight2.0 kg

AbilitiesNatural Cure, Poison Point

HiddenLeaf Guard

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 400. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 60

Defense 45

Sp. Attack 100

Sp. Defense 80

Speed 65

Total400

400 base stat total, the 633rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 114th among Grass-types.

100 base Special Attack, Roselia's strongest stat, ranking 25th of 196 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Roselia in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Roselia reaches 1,870 CP at level 40 and 2,139 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack186

GO Defense131

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)1,870

Max CP (L50)2,114

Best buddy (L51)2,139

Raid catch CP 1,007–1,068 (L20). Weather boosted 1,258–1,335 (L25).

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Competitive

Roselia in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Roselia across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1068 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #1068 54 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Roselia.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Roselia, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Roselia?

Roselia is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Roselia weak to?

Roselia takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Roselia resistant to?

Roselia resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.

How does Roselia evolve?

Roselia evolves from Budew (Friendship (level up at day)). Roselia evolves into Roserade (Use Shiny Stone).

What generation is Roselia from?

Roselia was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0315.

What are Roselia's base stats?

Roselia has HP 50, Attack 60, Defense 45, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 80, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 400.

What are Roselia's abilities?

Roselia can have the abilities Natural Cure, Poison Point, plus the Hidden Ability Leaf Guard.

Is Roselia legendary or mythical?

No. Roselia is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Roselia's best stat?

Roselia's highest base stat is Special Attack at 100, which ranks 25th of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Roselia good?

Roselia has a base stat total of 400, the 633rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 114th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Roselia as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Roselia in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Roselia in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Roselia in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Roselia 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Roselia is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Ice Flying Psychic

½× Resists

Water Electric Fighting Fairy

¼× Strongly resists

Grass

Comparison

Roselia vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat	Roselia	Grass avg	Difference
HP	50	66	-16
Attack	60	74	-14
Defense	45	70	-25
Special Attack	100	70	+30
Special Defense	80	71	+9
Speed	65	64	+1
Total	400	415	-15

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Game appearances

Roselia appears in 23 games.

Every mainline release where Roselia is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2025 Legends: Z-A

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Roselia in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 14 games have a known habitat.

Diamond

Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6Sinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 224Sinnoh Route 225Sinnoh Route 229Trophy Garden

Pearl

Platinum

Sinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 224Sinnoh Route 229Sinnoh Sea Route 230Trophy Garden

Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Hoenn Route 117

Black 2, White 2

Lostlorn ForestUnova Route 12Unova Victory Road 2 Unknown Area 72

X, Y

Kalos Route 7

Sun, Moon

Ulaula Meadow

Phenac City Prestige Precept Center

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