Budew
#97 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Bud Pokémon
Omega Ruby
When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
Alpha Sapphire
Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Budew #97 | High friendship, day | ![]() Roselia #98 |
![]() Roselia #98 | Use Shiny Stone | ![]() Roserade #99 |

Normal

Shiny
Budew
Bud Pokémon


HP
40
Attack
30
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
70
Speed
55
Total
280
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from




Resistances
Takes 0.25× from

Takes 0.5× from




| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Absorb | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 4 | Growth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| 7 | Water Sport | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns. |
| 10 | Stun Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 30 | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target. |
| 13 | Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 16 | Worry Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| Extrasensory | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Grass Whistle | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 15 | The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep. |
| Leaf Storm | ![]() | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Mind Reader | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| Razor Leaf | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| Sleep Powder | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target. |
| Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Synthesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base. |
| TM96 | Nature Power | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Synthesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep. |
| Worry Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia. |
Natural Cure
Ability Slot 1
All status conditions heal when the Pokémon switches out.
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Poison Point
Ability Slot 2
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Leaf Guard
Hidden Ability
Prevents status conditions in sunny weather.
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.























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