#406 Budew

#406 Budew

Height0.2 m(0'08")
Weight1.2 kg(2.6 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 4

Budew's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 40
221
Attack 30
96
Defense 35
106
Sp. Atk 50
136
Sp. Def 70
176
Speed 55
146
881
Type Effectiveness

Budew Abilities

Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

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Budew Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Budew Sprites

Pokedex 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

When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.

Black 2

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

In Other Languages

Budew's Japanese name is Subomie (スボミー). Here are all the official names for Budew across different languages:

JapaneseスボミーSubomie
Korean꼬몽울
Chinese (Traditional)含羞苞
FrenchRozbouton
GermanKnospi
SpanishBudew
ItalianBudew
Chinese (Simplified)含羞苞

Budew Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate255
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience56

How to Get Budew

Budew can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Budew in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Budew

Budew is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 280, Budew is classified as a Bud Pokémon and is part of the Budew → Roselia → Roserade evolution line.

In competitive play, Budew is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Natural Cure and Poison Point and Leaf Guard, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Budew is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Budew can learn 63 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.2m tall and weighing 1.2kg, Budew has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Sinnoh region games.