Stats & Training
Roselia's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Common in the wild, worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It uses the different poisons in each hand separately when it attacks. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is.
It uses the different poisons in each hand separately when it attacks. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is.
Roselia Weakness
Roselia's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Roselia's special bulk (base 80 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x75-91% Flame Charge 2x66-79% Ember 2x38-45% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x62-74% Ember 2x28-34% | ||
 Pidove Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Pidove builds →Air Cutter 2x38-45% Gust 2x28-34% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x122-144%KO Aerial Ace 2x122-144%KO Peck 2x73-87% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x73-87% Gust 2x32-38% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Sigilyph builds →Psybeam 2x77-91% Air Cutter 2x71-84% Gust 2x48-57% | ||
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Zubat builds →Wing Attack 2x57-68% Air Cutter 2x32-38% Acrobatics 2x54-65% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Growlithe builds →Flame Burst 2x61-72% Fire Fang 2x84-99% Flame Wheel 2x77-91% Flame Charge 2x67-80% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Braviary builds →Fly 2x174-205%KO Wing Attack 2x116-136%KO Aerial Ace 2x116-136%KO Pluck 2x116-136%KO | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x103-123%KO Pluck 2x72-85% Incinerate 2x28-34% Gust 2x32-38% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x133-157%KO Fly 2x95-113%KO Psybeam 2x75-89% Air Cutter 2x69-82% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Zubat builds →Fly 2x83-99% Wing Attack 2x58-68% Air Cutter 2x32-38% Pluck 2x58-68% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Golbat builds →Fly 2x122-144%KO Wing Attack 2x81-96% Air Cutter 2x48-57% Aerial Ace 2x81-96% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Braviary builds →Fly 2x173-204%KO Wing Attack 2x117-138%KO Aerial Ace 2x117-138%KO Sky Drop 2x117-138%KO | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x104-123%KO Pluck 2x71-84% Aerial Ace 2x71-84% Incinerate 2x28-34% | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x132-156%KO Fly 2x96-114%KO Psybeam 2x73-87% Air Cutter 2x68-81% | ||
 Litwick GhostFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Litwick builds →Inferno 2x76-90% Flame Burst 2x56-66% Incinerate 2x48-57% Flame Charge 2x38-45% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x125-148%KO Air Slash 2x44-53% Air Cutter 2x36-43% Sky Drop 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x125-148%KO Gust 2x43-50% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x125-148%KO Lava Plume 2x93-110%KO Flame Burst 2x80-95% Incinerate 2x70-83% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Golbat builds →Fly 2x125-148%KO Wing Attack 2x85-100%KO Air Cutter 2x48-58% Aerial Ace 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Gligar builds →Aerial Ace 2x80-95% Acrobatics 2x74-88% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Skarmory builds →Fly 2x126-149%KO Air Slash 2x42-50% Air Cutter 2x34-41% Sky Drop 2x86-101%KO | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x126-149%KO Gust 2x42-50% | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x126-149%KO Lava Plume 2x94-110%KO Flame Burst 2x82-96% Incinerate 2x71-84% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Golbat builds →Fly 2x126-149%KO Wing Attack 2x86-101%KO Air Cutter 2x49-58% Aerial Ace 2x86-101%KO | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Gligar builds →Aerial Ace 2x82-96% Acrobatics 2x75-89% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Reuniclus threatens a KO with Psychic (118-139%). Gliscor deals 80-95% with Earthquake.
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Reuniclus Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Reuniclus builds →Focus Blast26-31% Psychic 2x118-139%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Gliscor builds →Earthquake80-95% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake209-246%KO Ice Shard 2x168-198%KO Superpower83-98% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x131-154%KO Air Slash 2x109-128%KO Fire Blast 2x160-188%KO Focus Blast29-34% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Roselia is partway through a three-stage line between Budew and Roserade. The chain involves an evolution item, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+50 from Budew). The final form adds another 115 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Roselia to get Budew eggs easily using 38 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Cotton Spore, Extrasensory, Giga Drain and 10 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Roselia Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
You'll want to breed for Cotton Spore and Extrasensory on Roselia. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Leaf Storm and Petal Dance, they expand what Roselia can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Roselia in Black 2 & White 2
This 2-stage line starts with Budew, a baby that doesn't spawn wild. Breed Roselia at the nursery to hatch one, then level through the stages to reach Roselia.
Where To Catch Roselia in Black 2 & White 2
To get Roselia, start by catching Budew through walking encounters at Lv. 23-55. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Breed Budew from RoseliaBreed from Roselia at the Day Care.
Step 2Roselia ✓Lostlorn ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.23-24 ForestUncommonMidAnyLostlorn ForestWhite 2Grass Lv.23-24 ForestUncommonMidAnyLostlorn ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.25-26 ForestUncommonMidAnyDouble grassLostlorn ForestWhite 2Grass Lv.25-26 ForestUncommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 12White 2Grass Lv.35-37 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 12Black 2Grass Lv.35-37 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 12White 2Grass Lv.39-41 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 12Black 2Grass Lv.39-41 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassVictory Road - ForestWhite 2Grass Lv.48-50 CaveCommonPostAnyVictory Road - ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.48-50 CaveCommonPostAnyVictory Road - ForestWhite 2Grass Lv.53-55 CaveCommonPostAnyDouble grassVictory Road - ForestBlack 2Grass Lv.53-55 CaveCommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Budew (Step 1)
Roselia Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Roselia isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Roserade to unlock its full potential. At 400 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Black 2 & White 2, Run Natural Cure on Roselia. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Roselia also gets Poison Point and Leaf Guard, but they don't compare.
In Black 2 & White 2, Roselia fills the attacker role. It's a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Game Availability
Roselia has been available in 16 games since Ruby & Sapphire, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves