Rose Incense is a held item in the Pokémon series that enhances the power of Grass-type moves by 20% when held by a Pokémon. This makes it particularly useful for Grass-type Pokémon or those that frequently use Grass-type moves, providing them with a significant boost in battle.
In addition to its battle-enhancing properties, the Rose Incense holds an intriguing niche role in breeding mechanics within the game. When a Roselia or Roserade holds the Rose Incense and is bred with a compatible partner, the resulting offspring will be a Budew, instead of the typical evolution line starting from Roselia. This breeding mechanic highlights the unique role that various incense items play in obtaining specific baby Pokémon, often unobtainable through normal evolution processes.
Rose Incense first appeared in Generation IV, introduced alongside many other new items designed to deepen the strategic elements of Pokémon battles and breeding. It is typically available in various locations in the Pokémon world, such as being purchasable in shops or found in
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