Is Roselia Good in Platinum Playthrough?
Routes 208, 209, and 210 during the story. Grass/Poison with AbilityNatural Cure clearing status on switch. Roserade at Shiny Stone is one of the best Grass-types in Sinnoh. Available before Crasher Wake and excellent through the E4.
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 Roselia in Platinum
Roselia's scattered across 10 spots in mid-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 Roselia in Pt
Budew is your first catch on the way to Roselia. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 8-50 across 17 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BudewRoute 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 2Roselia ✓Route 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.
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)
What is Roselia Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Roselia
 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 Roselia View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x104-123%KO Fire Fang 2x75-89% Ice Fang 2x75-89% | ||
 Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x137-163%KO Confusion 2x33-40% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x101-120%KO Fire Fang 2x74-89% Ice Fang 2x74-89% | ||
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 Roselia View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x129-152%KO Psychic 2x62-73% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x157-186%KO Fire Fang 2x77-91% Ice Fang 2x77-91% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) | ||
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 Roselia View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x129-152%KO Dream Eater 2x68-81% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Houndoom builds →Fire Blast 2x144-171%KO Dream Eater 2x81-96% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Infernape builds →Fire Blast 2x132-156%KO Aerial Ace 2x68-80% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Valley Windworks Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x122-144%KO Dream Eater 2x66-78% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | B | |
Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x145-171%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | B | |
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Valley Windworks Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x123-146%KO Dream Eater 2x64-77% | ||
Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Infernape builds →Fire Blast 2x131-154%KO Aerial Ace 2x68-80% | ||
Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x158-187%KO | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Valor Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x158-187%KO Fire Blast 2x106-125%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | A | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x153-180%KO | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x110-130%KO | ||
Drifblim Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Drifloon (Valley Windworks Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Drifblim builds →Fly 2x126-149%KO Dream Eater 2x68-80% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodStark Mountain Interact Encounter | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x165-195%KO Dream Eater 2x80-94% | ||
Azelf Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Valor Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Azelf builds →Future Sight 2x158-186%KO Fire Blast 2x105-124%KO | ||
Gardevoir Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x158-186%KO | ||
Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x158-186%KO Aerial Ace 2x70-83% | ||
In Platinum, Salamence can KO Roselia with Outrage (159-188%). Alakazam's Psychic hits Roselia for 84-99%. Charizard's Flamethrower also KOs at 94-111%.
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Salamence builds →Outrage159-188%KO Earthquake89-105%KO Fire Blast 2x55-65% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x84-99% Focus Blast18-22% Shadow Ball25-29% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Roselia View Charizard builds →Air Slash 2x79-92% Flamethrower 2x94-111%KO | ||
Roselia Evolutions
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 35 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Cotton Spore, Extrasensory, Leaf Storm and 6 more.
Pt Roselia Best Moveset
Roserade evolves from Roselia now with Held ItemShiny Stone, and 100 Sp. Atk at the mid-stage already fires strong special Grass and Poison attacks. The moveset uses AbilityNatural Cure to clear status on every switch. Roserade has the Sp. Atk to threaten.
Best Build
Roselia best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Aromatherapy
- Protect
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
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
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
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Roselia Platinum Guide
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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, but they don't compare.
In Platinum, 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.
In Platinum, Roselia does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Roserade before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
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