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No. 0406 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Budew

The Bud Pokémon

TL;DR. Budew is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 280. Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.

Grass Poison

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

Height0.2 m

Weight1.2 kg

AbilitiesNatural Cure, Poison Point

HiddenLeaf Guard

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 280. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 30

Defense 35

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 55

Total280

280 base stat total, the 913th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 175th among Grass-types.

70 base Special Defense, Budew's strongest stat, ranking 92nd of 196 Grass-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Budew 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, Budew reaches 856 CP at level 40 and 979 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack91

GO Defense109

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)856

Max CP (L50)968

Best buddy (L51)979

Raid catch CP 448–489 (L20). Weather boosted 560–611 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Budew.

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

What type is Budew?

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

What is Budew weak to?

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

What is Budew resistant to?

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

How does Budew evolve?

Budew evolves into Roselia (Friendship (level up at day)).

What generation is Budew from?

Budew was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0406.

What are Budew's base stats?

Budew has HP 40, Attack 30, Defense 35, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 70, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 280.

What are Budew's abilities?

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

Is Budew legendary or mythical?

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

What is Budew's best stat?

Budew's highest base stat is Special Defense at 70, which ranks 92nd of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Budew good?

Budew has a base stat total of 280, the 913th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 175th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Budew →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Budew in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Budew in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

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

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

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Budew 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

Budew vs. the average Grass-type.

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

Stat	Budew	Grass avg	Difference
HP	40	66	-26
Attack	30	74	-44
Defense	35	70	-35
Special Attack	50	70	-20
Special Defense	70	71	-1
Speed	55	64	-9
Total	280	415	-135

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Game appearances

Budew appears in 18 games.

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

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 Budew in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Eterna ForestGreat Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CitySinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome City

Platinum

Eterna ForestSinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CitySinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 208

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Ilex ForestViridian Forest

X, Y

Kalos Route 4

Pokémon anime