Name origin

bud
closed flower
dew
moisture often found on grass or plants


Budew artwork by Ken Sugimori

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)
025 (Platinum)
133 (Black 2, White 2)
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

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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.
Black 2
White 2
Sensitive to changing temperatures, the bud blooms when it’s warm, releasing toxic pollen.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Budew learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 AbsorbGrassSpecial20100
4 GrowthNormalStatus--
7 Water SportWaterStatus--
10 Stun SporeGrassStatus-75
13 Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
16 Worry SeedGrassStatus-100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
Razor LeafGrassPhysical5595
Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
Mind ReaderNormalStatus--
Cotton SporeGrassStatus-100
SpikesGroundStatus--
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
SynthesisGrassStatus--
GrassWhistleGrassStatus-55
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Leaf StormGrassSpecial14090

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Pin MissileBugPhysical1485
Razor LeafGrassPhysical5595
Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
Mind ReaderNormalStatus--
Cotton SporeGrassStatus-100
SpikesGroundStatus--
SynthesisGrassStatus--
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
Leaf StormGrassSpecial14090

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
SynthesisGrassStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
SynthesisGrassStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Budew is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Moves learnt by TM

Budew is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Budew is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Budew sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Budew normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Budew shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Budew normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Budew shiny sprite

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Where to find Budew

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

Pokeathlon stats

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

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Budew questions