Is Budew Good in Platinum Playthrough?
Route 204 and Eterna Forest from level 8. Baby Grass/Poison with AbilityNatural Cure. Friendship evolves into Roselia during daytime, then Shiny Stone for Roserade. Available well before Gardenia's Grass gym. The Roserade payoff is worth the early investment.
Budew resists most of Roark's coverage and hits back hard.
Roselia has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Roserade trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.
Roserade has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Roserade resists most of Crasher Wake's coverage and hits back hard.
Roserade trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Roserade has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Roserade trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Roserade trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Roserade has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Roserade trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Roserade trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Roserade trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Catch Budew on Route 204 (walking, Lv 8-10, common).
- LV 13GrassMega Drain60100%15
- After Gardenia
- TM19GrassGiga Drain113100%10
- After Fantina
- TM22GrassSolar Beam180100%10
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- After Maylene
- TM10NormalHidden Power60100%15
- After Crasher Wake
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
- TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
- After Candice
- TUTORNormalUproar90100%10
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Gardenia.
- LV 19GrassMagical Leaf90100%20
- LV 25GrassGiga Drain113100%10
- After Fantina
- TM22GrassSolar Beam180100%10
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- After Maylene
- TM84PoisonPoison Jab120100%20
- After Crasher Wake
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
- TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
- LV 40GrassPetal Dance180100%10
You can pick up the Shiny Stone in Iron Island. 1 other location is also available.
- STARTING (Lv 22)
- LV 22GrassMagical Leaf90100%20
- After Gardenia
- TM19GrassGiga Drain113100%10
- After Fantina
- TM22GrassSolar Beam180100%10
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- After Maylene
- TM84PoisonPoison Jab120100%20
- TM68NormalGiga Impact15090%5
- After Crasher Wake
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
- TM30GhostShadow Ball80100%15
How to Get Budew in Platinum
Budew's scattered across 7 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Budew in Pt
The path to Budew starts with Budew at Lv. 8-50 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Budew ✓Route 205 - NorthLv.12-14GrassRate 38%DayRoute 204 - NorthLv.8-10GrassRate 25%DayRoute 204 - SouthLv.8-10GrassRate 25%DayRoute 204 - NorthLv.9-10GrassRate 15%Morning/nightRoute 204 - SouthLv.9-10GrassRate 15%Morning/nightRoute 208Lv.18-19GrassRate 30%Morning/dayRoute 208Lv.18GrassRate 20%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve into RoseliaRoute 212 - NorthLv.22-24GrassRate 35%Trophy GardenLv.22-23GrassRate 30%Route 221Lv.28-30GrassRate 25%NightRoute 221Lv.28-30GrassRate 25%Morning/dayRoute 208Lv.19-20GrassRate 15%Route 210 - SouthLv.20-21GrassRate 15%Great Marsh - Daily PokemonLv.20-26FloorRate 10%Before post-gameRoute 229Lv.48-50GrassRate 45%Route 224Lv.50GrassRate 20%Route 230Lv.49GrassRate 10%or evolve from Budew (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into RoseradeBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Roserade egg.
Budew Weakness
Type-wise, Budew takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Budew's special bulk (base 70 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)
What is Budew Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Budew
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x131-156%KO Fire Fang 2x94-112%KO Ice Fang 2x94-112%KO | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x175-206%KO Confusion 2x39-47% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x131-155%KO Fire Fang 2x92-109%KO Ice Fang 2x92-109%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
 Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
 Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Valley Windworks Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x160-189%KO Psychic 2x74-88% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) | ||
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Valley Windworks Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x160-189%KO Dream Eater 2x84-99% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Houndoom builds →Fire Blast 2x174-205%KO Dream Eater 2x97-115%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Infernape builds →Fire Blast 2x160-189%KO Aerial Ace 2x86-102%KO | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Valley Windworks Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x154-183%KO Dream Eater 2x79-93% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | B | |
Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Valley Windworks Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x156-184%KO Dream Eater 2x80-94% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | B | |
Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Infernape builds →Fire Blast 2x158-187%KO Aerial Ace 2x87-102%KO | ||
Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Budew View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x192-227%KO | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Valor Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x192-227%KO Fire Blast 2x128-151%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Bronzong SteelPsychic | B | |
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Valley Windworks Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x163-193%KO Dream Eater 2x81-96% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodStark Mountain Interact Encounter | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x199-235%KO Dream Eater 2x96-113%KO | ||
Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Budew View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x191-225%KO | ||
Azelf Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Valor Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x191-225%KO Fire Blast 2x127-150%KO | ||
Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Budew View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x191-225%KO Aerial Ace 2x90-107%KO | ||
In Platinum, Arcanine can KO Budew with Flare Blitz (188-222%). Staraptor threatens a KO with Double-Edge (100-118%). Gardevoir's Psychic also KOs at 123-145%.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Budew View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed42-50% Flare Blitz 2x188-222%KO Crunch42-50% Thunder Fang17-20% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Budew View Staraptor builds →Close Combat33-39% U Turn39-46% Double Edge100-118%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Budew View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x123-145%KO Thunderbolt20-24% | ||
Budew Evolutions
This is the baby stage. Budew grows into Roselia by leveling up. Want more? Breed the adults. Baby Pokemon sit in the Undiscovered egg group. Evolving adds up to 235 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Pt Budew Best Moveset
Baby Grass/Poison at 50 Sp. Atk and 55 Speed. AbilityNatural Cure clears status on the switch. The moveset has basic special attacks. Evolve to Roselia, then Roserade.
Best Build
Budew best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Protect
- Spikes
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding's the move. Cotton Spore and Extrasensory give Budew options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ghost coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam. The egg moves push it further.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun’s warm touch.
Budew Platinum Guide
For Platinum, you can run Budew through the first few routes without issues. 280 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Roselia as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Budew spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves