East Lake Axewell
45%- Method
- Walking in tall grass or a cave
- Level Range
- Lv. 8-12
- Conditions
- During overcast weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame
PokemonLore Pokédex
#406
POKÉDEX No. #406
Budew
Bud Pokémon
Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.
Weak to
Flying
Fire
Psychic
Ice
Height0.2 m
Weight1.2 kg
AbilitiesNatural Cure
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP40190–284
- Attack3058–174
- Defense3567–185
- Sp. Atk5094–218
- Sp. Def70130–262
- Speed55103–229
Total280
/ 720
BST280
10 percentile (1025)-152 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Baby
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Green
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #406 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #25 |
| Galar | #59 |
| Hisui | #89 |
| Kalos Central | #71 |
| Lumiose City | #29 |
| Original Sinnoh | #25 |
| Updated Hoenn | #97 |
| Updated Unova | #133 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
56
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Poison Barb
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
WaterGrass
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Budew's Grass / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, water, grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Quiet
+Sp. Atk−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Budew's 280 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Special Defense (70) carries most matchups, but a low Attack stat of 30 means careful positioning matters.
Its Grass, Poison typing leaves Budew with 4 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 255, Budew is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.2 m
Weight
1.2 kg
TypeGrassPoison
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.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Budew?
Budew is a dual-type Grass, Poison Pokémon.
What are Budew's weaknesses?
Budew takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic, Ice type moves.
How does Budew evolve?
Budew evolves into Roselia with high friendship. Full evolution line: Budew → Roselia → Roserade.
What are Budew's base stats?
Budew has a base stat total of 280: HP 40, Attack 30, Defense 35, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 70, Speed 55. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (70).
