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Budew

Budew

#25 in the Platinum Pokédex • Bud Pokémon

Budew

#25 in the Platinum Pokédex • Bud Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Roselia

Gulpin

Budew normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Budew sprite

Shiny

Budew

Bud Pokémon

#25
GrassPoison

Height

0.2 m (0'08")

Weight

1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)

Abilities

Natural CurePoison Point

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Budew takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Ice

Flying

Psychic

Resists

Grass

0.25×

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Extended Sinnoh #25
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
56

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Platinum box art

Pokémon Platinum

Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun’s warm touch.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Budew

Budew

#25

High friendship, day

Roselia

Roselia

#26

Roselia

Roselia

#26

Shiny StoneUse Shiny Stone
Roserade

Roserade

#27

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Platinum
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Eterna Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave1020%

Not during a swarm

Eterna Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave1210%

During the day

Eterna Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave1110%

Not using PokéRadar

Route 204

Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

During the day

Route 204

Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave410%

-

Route 204

Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave55%

-

Route 204

Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)

Walking in tall grass or a cave810%

During the day

Route 204

Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)

Walking in tall grass or a cave910%

Not using PokéRadar

Route 204

Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)

Walking in tall grass or a cave105%

-

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave1220%

-

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave1210%

During the day

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave134%

No game in slot 2

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave134%

Ruby in slot 2

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave134%

Emerald in slot 2

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave134%

FireRed in slot 2

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave134%

LeafGreen in slot 2

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave144%

No game in slot 2

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave144%

Ruby in slot 2

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave144%

Emerald in slot 2

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave144%

FireRed in slot 2

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Walking in tall grass or a cave144%

LeafGreen in slot 2

Route 208

Road 208

Walking in tall grass or a cave1820%

Not during a swarm

Route 208

Road 208

Walking in tall grass or a cave1910%

In the morning

Route 208

Road 208

Walking in tall grass or a cave1910%

During the day

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Poison BarbPoison Barb
Platinum
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

4GrowthNormalStatus--20

The user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.

7Water SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

10Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.

13Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

16Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical1010030

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial6010010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

UproarNormalSpecial5010010

The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Cotton SporeGrassStatus-8540

The user releases cottonlike spores that cling to the foe, sharply reducing its Speed stat.

ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial8010030

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the foe flinch.

Leaf StormGrassSpecial140905

A storm of sharp leaves is whipped up. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Mind ReaderNormalStatus--40

The user senses the foe’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.

Pin MissileBugPhysical148520

Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

Razor LeafGrassPhysical559525

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Sleep PowderGrassStatus-7515

The user scatters a big cloud of sleep- inducing dust around the foe.

SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Natural Cure

Ability Slot 1

All status problems are healed upon switching out.

Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

Poison Point

Ability Slot 2

Contact with the Pokémon may poison the foe.

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

#26

Roselia

#316

Gulpin

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