No. 0406

Budew

Bud Pokémon

Official art

Budew is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice, with a base stat total of 280. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass Poison

Height: 0.2 m 0′08″
Weight: 1.2 kg 2.6 lbs
Base stat total: 280 Higher than 10% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IV Diamond & Pearl

Abilities

Natural Cure Poison Point Leaf Guard

Baby

Pokédex entryLegends: 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.

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Base stats

HP40115–147190–284

Atk3045–9058–174

Def3549–9567–185

SpA5063–11294–218

SpD7081–134130–262

Spe5567–117103–229

Total280Higher than 10% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

GrassPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FireFlyingIcePsychic

Resists

½×

ElectricFairyFightingWater

¼×

Grass

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 55); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67

Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Budew outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Budew against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117		Budew · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
107		Budew · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
75		Budew · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Natural Cure
This Pokémon has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
Other Pokémon with Natural Cure 18
Chansey Staryu Starmie Corsola Blissey Celebi Roselia Swablu Altaria Roserade Happiny Shaymin Phantump Trevenant Comfey Pawmi Pawmo Pawmot
Poison Point
30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be poisoned.
Other Pokémon with Poison Point 18
Nidoran♀Nidorina Nidoqueen Nidoran♂Nidorino Nidoking Seadra Paldean Wooper Qwilfish Roselia Roserade Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Skrelp Dragalge Overqwil Clodsire
Leaf Guard, hidden ability
If Sun is active, this Pokémon cannot be statused and Rest will fail for it.
Other Pokémon with Leaf Guard 19
Tangela Chikorita Bayleef Meganium Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Roselia Tangrowth Leafeon Swadloon Petilil Lilligant Fomantis Lurantis Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Zarude

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

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Evolution

#0406BudewGrassPoison
1. Level up with high friendship during the day
  #0315RoseliaGrassPoison
  1. Use Shiny Stone
    #0407RoseradeGrassPoison

Moves

Level up 8


1	Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	15	100%	35
6	AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	20	100%	25
11	Poison PowderPoisons the target.	Poison	Status	—	75%	35
18	Stun SporeParalyzes the target.	Grass	Status	—	75%	30
25	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Special	65	100%	10
34	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
43	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Special	90	100%	10
52	Petal DanceLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10

Biology

The opening of its buds spreads pollen, which can cause sneezing. It keeps them closed during winter, and opens them in spring. Budew raised on cleaner water have more toxic pollen.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#308 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Bud Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Field

Original Sinnoh#025Extended Sinnoh#025Updated Unova#133Central Kalos#071New Hoenn#097Galar#059Hisui#089Lumiose#029

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

Names around the world

English: Budew
Japanese: スボミー
Japanese (romaji): Subomie
Korean: 꼬몽울
Chinese (Traditional): 含羞苞
Chinese (Simplified): 含羞苞
French: Rozbouton
German: Knospi
Spanish: Budew
Italian: Budew

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 56
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Baby Pokémon: Yes

Where to find

Shield 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in the overworld · Lv 8–60

Sword 13 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
East Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
Route 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in the overworld · Lv 8–60

Y 1 area

Road 4Walking in red flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 8

X 1 area

Road 4Walking in red flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 8

SoulSilver 4 areas

Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47
Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3

HeartGold 4 areas

Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
Safari Zone ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47
Safari Zone Rocky BeachWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3

Platinum 5 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–5
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19

Pearl 10 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16

Diamond 10 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12
Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–5
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.