Budew pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
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Name origin

bud: closed flower
dew: moisture often found on grass or plants

Pokedex data

National №	406
Type	Grass Poison
Species	Bud Pokémon
Height	0′8″ (0.20m)
Weight	2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
Abilities	Natural Cure Poison Point Leaf Guard (Dream World)
Local №	025 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Subomi

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	68
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2	½	½	¼	2	½			2	2

Budew stats

The base stats for Budew are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	40	190 - 284
Attack	30	58 - 174
Defense	35	67 - 185
Sp. Atk	50	94 - 218
Sp. Def	70	130 - 262
Speed	55	103 - 229
Total	280

Pokedex descriptions

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 Black White	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.

Evolution chart

#406
Budew
Grass · Poison →
(Happiness, Daytime)

#315
Roselia
Grass · Poison →
(use Shiny Stone)

#407
Roserade
Grass · Poison

Moves learnt by level up

Budew learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100
4	Growth	Normal	Status	-	-
7	Water Sport	Water	Status	-	-
10	Stun Spore	Grass	Status	-	75
13	Mega Drain	Grass	Special	40	100
16	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100

Other generations: IV V

Budew learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Budew egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Cotton Spore	Grass	Status	-	100
Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	-	55
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90
Mind Reader	Psychic	Status	-	-
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	14	85
Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Sleep Powder	Grass	Status	-	75
Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-

Budew learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Budew egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Cotton Spore	Grass	Status	-	100
Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100
Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90
Mind Reader	Psychic	Status	-	-
Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	14	85
Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95
Sleep Powder	Grass	Status	-	75
Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Budew can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Worry Seed	Grass	Status	-	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Budew can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Synthesis	Grass	Status	-	-
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Budew is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Budew is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Budew is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Budew sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Budew

Diamond Pearl	Route 204, 212, Eterna Forest, Great Marsh
Platinum	Route 204, 205, 208, Eterna Forest
HeartGold SoulSilver	Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest
Black White	White Forest

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Budew

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Breeding

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Type defenses

Budew stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

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