roselia

Roselia is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Grass / Poison

Abilities:

• Natural Cure: Heals status conditions upon switching out.
• Poison Point: May poison opponents on contact.
• Leaf Guard (Hidden Ability): Prevents status conditions in sunny weather.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, bipedal Pokémon with a flower-like appearance
• Green body with a rosebud on each hand, one red and one blue
• Thorny arms and a leaf-like skirt
• Yellow eyes and a small mouth, often giving a serene expression

Behavior and Habitat:

• Commonly found in grassy areas, especially near water sources
• Known to release a calming fragrance from its flowers
• Prefers sunny environments where it can bask and photosynthesize
• Tends to be gentle and nurturing, often caring for injured Pokémon

In Battle:

• Specializes as a special attacker with strong Grass and Poison-type moves
• Notable moves include Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, and Petal Dance
• Strong against Water, Rock, and Ground types
• Weak against Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Ice types

Evolution:

• Evolves from Budew when leveled up with high friendship during the day
• Evolves into Roserade when exposed to a Shiny Stone

Interesting Facts:

• Its flowers are said to grow more vibrant when it is healthy and happy
• The color of its blooms can indicate its mood or health status
• Roselia's toxins and fragrances have been studied for their potential medicinal properties
• Features prominently in Double Battles due to its ability to inflict status conditions and heal team members

Roselia's combination of beauty and battle prowess makes it a favored choice for many trainers who value both aesthetics and effectiveness in battle.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: ROSELIA shoots sharp thorns as projectiles at any opponent that tries to steal the flowers on its arms.The aroma of this Pokémon brings serenity to living things.
• Sapphire: On extremely rare occasions, a ROSELIA is said to appear with its flowers in unusual colors.The thorns on this Pokémon’s head contain a vicious poison.
• Emerald: A ROSELIA that drinks nutritionally rich springwater blooms with lovely flowers. The fragrance of its flowers has the effect of making its foes careless.
• Firered: Its flowers give off a relaxing fragrance. The stronger its aroma, the healthier the ROSELIA is.
• Leafgreen: Its flowers give off a relaxing fragrance. The stronger its aroma, the healthier the ROSELIA is.
• Diamond: ROSELIA raised on clean drinking water are known to grow vividly colored flowers.
• Pearl: The beautiful flowers on its arms have toxic thorns. Don’t even think about picking those flowers.
• Platinum: The more healthy the ROSELIA, the more pleasant its flowers’ aroma. Its scent deeply relaxes people.
• Heartgold: ROSELIA that drink nutritionally rich springwater are said to reveal rare coloration when they bloom.
• Soulsilver: ROSELIA that drink nutritionally rich springwater are said to reveal rare coloration when they bloom.
• Black: The more healthy the Roselia, the more pleasant its flowers’ aroma. Its scent deeply relaxes people.
• White: The more healthy the Roselia, the more pleasant its flowers’ aroma. Its scent deeply relaxes people.
• Black-2: It uses the different poisons in each hand separately when it attacks. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is.
• White-2: It uses the different poisons in each hand separately when it attacks. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is.
• X: It uses the different poisons in each hand separately when it attacks. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is.
• Y: Roselia that drink nutritionally rich springwater are said to reveal rare coloration when they bloom.
• Omega-Ruby: Roselia shoots sharp thorns as projectiles at any opponent that tries to steal the flowers on its arms. The aroma of this Pokémon brings serenity to living things.
• Alpha-Sapphire: On extremely rare occasions, a Roselia is said to appear with its flowers in unusual colors. The thorns on this Pokémon’s head contain a vicious poison.
• Sword: Its flowers give off a relaxing fragrance. The stronger its aroma, the healthier the Roselia is.
• Shield: It uses the different poisons in each hand separately when it attacks. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is.
• Legends-Arceus: Though beautiful, it has highly poisonous thorns. There is an old tradition in my homeland wherein one would send these thorns to an opponent to challenge them to a duel.