Budew
Budew is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0406 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Poison |
| Species | Bud Pokémon |
| Height | 0.2 m (0′08″) |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Natural Cure 2. Poison Point Leaf Guard (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0025 (Diamond/Pearl) 0025 (Platinum) 0133 (Black 2/White 2) 0071 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0097 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0059 (Sword/Shield) 0025 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0089 (Legends: Arceus) 0029 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 56 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
(high Friendship, Daytime)
(use Shiny Stone)
Budew changes
- In Generation 4, Budew has a base experience yield of 68.
- In Generations 4-7, Budew has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond | Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen. |
| Shining Pearl | It lives alongside clear ponds. It scatters pollen that induces harsh sneezing and runny noses. |
| 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. |
Moves learned by Budew
Moves learnt by level up
Budew learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75 |
Egg moves
Budew does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Budew is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 46 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 74 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 88 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Budew learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison Sting | Poison | 15 | 100 | |
| 6 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 11 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75 | |
| 18 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 25 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 34 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 43 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 52 | Petal Dance | Grass | 120 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Budew can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ |
Budew sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Shiny |
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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 | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | White Forest |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Breed Roselia/Roserade |
| X Y |
Route 4 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Roselia/Roserade |
| Sun Moon |
Breed Roselia/Roserade |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Route 4, Rolling Fields, East Lake Axewell, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Mirror |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 204, 212, Eterna Forest, Great Marsh, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Fabled Spring, Gapejaw Bog, Golden Lowlands |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Budew |
|---|---|
| Japanese | スボミー (Subomie) |
| German | Knospi |
| French | Rozbouton |
| Italian | Budew |
| Spanish | Budew |
| Korean | 꼬몽울 (kkomongul) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 含羞苞 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 含羞苞 |
| English |
Bud Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | つぼみポケモン |
| German | Knospen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Bourgeon |
| Italian | Pokémon Germoglio |
| Spanish | Pokémon Brote |
| Korean | 꽃봉오리포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 花苞宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 花苞寶可夢 |
Name origin
- bud
- closed flower
- dew
- moisture often found on grass or plants


