Special
Attacker
65Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP50
D
Attack60
C
Defense45
D
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def80
C
Speed65
C
Total400
Details
Catch Rate
Moderate150 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.3 m
Weight2.0 kg
Base XP140
Abilities
Natural Cure
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Poison Point
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Leaf GuardHA
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

Its flowers give off a relaxing fragrance. The stronger its aroma, the healthier the Roselia is.

Roselia Weakness

Roselia's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 5 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.

Roselia Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy
0.25x (Resist)Grass
Type ChartVulnerable
4Weak
5Resist
0Immune
Score-2
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
0xImmune
None
How to Beat Roselia in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)
Corviknight
Corviknight
FlyingSteel
A
Available Moves
Moves
  • FlyTM06
  • Drill PeckLv. 34
  • Air SlashTM95
  • PluckLv. 16
Damage vs Roselia
Fly 2x
132-157%KO
Drill Peck 2x
117-138%KO
Air Slash 2x
50-59%
Pluck 2x
89-105%KO
View Corviknight builds →

Sword & Shield 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

3 Forms
Budew
#406Budew
High Friendship (Day)
Roselia
#315Roselia
Shiny Stone
Shiny Stone
Roserade
#407Roserade
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Budew
GrassPoison
Roselia
GrassPoison
Roserade
GrassPoison
HP
40
50+10
60+10
ATK
30
60+30
70+10
DEF
35
45+10
65+20
SP.ATK
50
100+50
125+25
SP.DEF
70
80+10
105+25
SPE
55
65+10
90+25
BST
280D-Tier
400D-Tier+120
515C-Tier+115
ROLE
Balanced
Attacker
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Special
Special
Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Roselia to get Budew eggs easily using 43 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Cotton Spore, Extrasensory, Life Dew and 2 more.

Egg Groups
FairyPlant
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
togekissraichuazumarilltogedemarumorpekotogeticpikachuroseradegrimmsnarlvenusaurrillaboomglalie

Sword & Shield 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

Lv 1
Absorb
2010025Grass
Lv 1
Growth
C20Normal
Lv 1
Poison Sting
1510035Poison
Lv 1
Stun Spore
C7530Grass
Lv 1
Worry Seed
D10010Grass
Lv 5
Mega Drain
4010015Grass
Lv 10
Leech Seed
C9010Grass
Lv 15
Magical Leaf
C6020Grass
Lv 20
Toxic Spikes
C20Poison
Lv 25
Sweet Scent
10020Normal
Lv 30
Giga Drain
C7510010Grass
Lv 35
Synthesis
C5Grass
Lv 40
Toxic
C9010Poison
Lv 45
Petal Blizzard
C9010015Grass
Lv 50
Aromatherapy
C5Grass
Lv 55
Ingrain
20Grass
Lv 60
Petal Dance
B12010010Grass

TM Moves

TM
TM31
Attract
C10015Normal
TR01
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
TM50
Bullet Seed
D2510030Grass
TR92
Dazzling Gleam
C8010010Fairy
TR26
Endure+4
C10Normal
TR65
Energy Ball
B9010010Grass
TM39
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM28
Giga Drain
C7510010Grass
TR77
Grass Knot
D10020Grass
TR71
Leaf Storm
B130905Grass
TM10
Magical Leaf
C6020Grass
TM07
Pin Missile
D259520Bug
TR57
Poison Jab
C8010020Poison
TR72
Power Whip
C1208510Grass
TM25
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM21
Rest
C10Psychic
TM76
Round
C6010015Normal
TR59
Seed Bomb
C8010015Grass
TR33
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TR27
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TR22
Sludge Bomb
B9010010Poison
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TM11
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
TR23
Spikes
C20Ground
TR20
Substitute
C10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM40
Swift
C6020Normal
TM
Swords Dance
C20Normal
TR54
Toxic Spikes
C20Poison
TR35
Uproar
C9010010Normal
TM74
Venoshock
C6510010Poison
TM46
Weather Ball
D5010010Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Cotton Spore
10040Grass
Egg
Extrasensory
C8010020Psychic
Egg
Life Dew
D10Water
Egg
Razor Leaf
559525Grass
Egg
Sleep Powder
C7515Grass

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Grassy Glide
D7010020Grass

How to Get Roselia in Sword & Shield

Roselia is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 10 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.

Where To Catch Roselia in Sword & Shield

Budew is your first catch on the way to Roselia. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-45 across 32 total spots in the chain.

  1. Budew
    Step 1Catch Budew
    East Lake Axewell
    SwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave
    45%Early
    Overcast
    East Lake Axewell
    ShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave
    45%Early
    Overcast
    Rolling Fields
    SwordGrass Lv.7-9
    35%Early
    Overcast
    Rolling Fields
    ShieldGrass Lv.7-10
    35%Early
    Overcast
    Dappled Grove
    SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    35%Early
    Normal Weather
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    35%Early
    Normal Weather
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    5%Early
    Overcast
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
    5%Early
    Overcast
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    5%Early
    Overcast
    Dappled Grove
    SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    5%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    5%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Dappled Grove
    SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    5%Early
    Intense Sun
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    5%Early
    Intense Sun
    Dappled Grove
    SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    5%Early
    Raining
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    5%Early
    Raining
    Dappled Grove
    SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    5%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Dappled Grove
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    5%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Dappled Grove
    SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
    5%Early
    Overcast
    Route 4
    SwordGrass Lv.13-15 Route
    4%Early
    All Weather
    Route 4
    ShieldGrass Lv.13-15 Route
    4%Early
    All Weather
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordGrass Lv.27-29
    10%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldGrass Lv.27-29
    10%Mid
    Normal Weather
  2. Roselia
    Step 2Roselia
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water
    30%Early
    Overcast
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water
    30%Early
    Overcast
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water
    20%Early
    Intense Sun
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water
    20%Early
    Intense Sun
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordGrass Lv.27-29
    20%Mid
    Overcast
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldGrass Lv.27-29
    20%Mid
    Overcast
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldGrass Lv.35-40
    40%Late
    Overcast
    Axew's Eye
    SwordGrass Lv.35-40
    40%Late
    Overcast
    Dusty Bowl
    ShieldGrass Lv.40-45
    10%Late
    Overcast
    Dusty Bowl
    SwordGrass Lv.40-45
    10%Late
    Overcast
    or evolve from Budew (Step 1)

Roselia Guide

  • In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, watch for Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Salamence (Flying) when using Roselia. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.

  • In Sword & Shield, Budew evolves into Roselia by leveling up. Roselia evolves into Roserade using a Shiny Stone. Roselia is a middle-stage evolution in the Budew line.

  • In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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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