budew

Budew is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Grass / Poison

Abilities:

• Natural Cure: Heals status conditions when switched out.
• Poison Point: May poison the opponent on contact.
• Leaf Guard (Hidden Ability): Prevents status conditions in sunny weather.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, bud-like Pokémon with a green body
• Yellow face with small, oval eyes
• Pink cheeks resembling flower petals
• Two small leaves at the base of its body

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers damp and grassy areas such as along riverbanks
• Often found in gardens and fields
• Budew blooms when it senses the sun's warm rays
• Releases a sweet scent to attract others

In Battle:

• Budew is not a strong battler but can be used strategically
• Known for moves like Absorb, Stun Spore, and Venoshock
• Effective against Water, Ground, and Rock types
• Vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Psychic, and Flying types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Roselia when leveled up with high friendship during the daytime
• Further evolves into Roserade using a Shiny Stone

Interesting Facts:

• Budew is known as the "Bud Pokémon" due to its appearance
• Its blooming is highly dependent on the weather, favoring sunny conditions
• Often compared to a flower bud that hasn't yet fully opened
• Its evolutionary line is inspired by the life cycle of a rose plant, progressing from a bud to a blooming flower

By understanding Budew's characteristics and preferences, trainers can effectively raise and evolve it into its more powerful forms.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.
• Pearl: It lives alongside clear ponds. It scatters pollen that induces harsh sneezing and runny noses.
• Platinum: Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun’s warm touch.
• Heartgold: When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
• Soulsilver: When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
• Black: Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun’s warm touch.
• White: Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun’s warm touch.
• Black-2: Sensitive to changing temperatures, the bud blooms when it’s warm, releasing toxic pollen.
• White-2: Sensitive to changing temperatures, the bud blooms when it’s warm, releasing toxic pollen.
• X: When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
• Y: Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.
• Omega-Ruby: When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.
• Sword: The pollen it releases contains poison. If this Pokémon is raised on clean water, the poison’s toxicity is increased.
• Shield: This Pokémon is highly sensitive to temperature changes. When its bud starts to open, that means spring is right around the corner.
• Legends-Arceus: When the sun's light strengthens, the bud atop this Pokémon's head opens. This is a sign to the people that the harsh winter is over, and the season of budding has begun.

406 National

25 Original-Sinnoh

25 Extended-Sinnoh

133 Updated-Unova

71 Kalos-Central

97 Updated-Hoenn

59 Galar

89 Hisui