Budew • Generation IV Pokédex
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Budew

Budew's Type
Budew's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 406
- Galar #
- 59
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- --
- Sinnoh #
- 25
Budew's Base Stats
- HP:
- 40
- Attack:
- 30
- Defense:
- 35
- Sp. Atk:
- 50
- Sp. Def:
- 70
- Speed:
- 55
- Total:
- 280
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 0'8" (0.2m)
- Weight:
- 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Undiscovered
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,059,680
- EV Yield:
- 1 Sp. Atk
- Base EXP:
- 56
- Catch Rate:
- 255
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Budew's Abilities
Here are what abilities Budew can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Natural Cure
- Heals all major status conditions affecting Budew whenever it switches out of battle.
- Poison Point
- 30% chance of poisoning the attacker when Budew is damaged by a contact move.
- Leaf Guard
- Protects Budew from major status conditions while the weather is sunny.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Budew's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
- ¼
Budew's Evolution Line
Budew does not evolve into any other known or available Pokémon.Budew's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Budew can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Budew's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Budew's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Budew's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Budew is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Budew is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
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Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
HP | 190 | 221 | 253 | 284 | 40 |
Attack | 65 | 96 | 128 | 159 | 30 |
Defense | 75 | 106 | 138 | 169 | 35 |
Sp. Atk | 105 | 136 | 168 | 199 | 50 |
Sp. Def | 145 | 176 | 208 | 239 | 70 |
Speed | 115 | 146 | 178 | 209 | 55 |
Total | 280 |
Where to Find Budew
If you're looking for where to find Budew, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Budew in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Special Ways to Get Budew
Breed a female Roselia or Roserade holding an
Rose Incense with a compatible Pokémon (or male with a Ditto) and then hatch the resulting egg to receive a Budew.

Budew in the Wild
Galar Route 4
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Pokédex Entries for Budew
Generation 4 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.