About Budew
Budew (Pokédex #0406) is a Grass/Poison-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Bud Pokémon. Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.
As a Grass/Poison-type POKEMON, Budew has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic moves. It resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Budew's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 280 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 40 · ATK 30 · DEF 35 · SP.ATK 50 · SP.DEF 70 · SPD 55. Its standout stat is SP.DEF (70), which makes it best suited for special defense roles. Its abilities are Natural cure, Poison point, Leaf guard, with Leaf guard as its hidden ability.
Budew stands 0.2 m (8") tall and weighs 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs). Capture rate: 255/255 (very easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: No Eggs.
Budew is part of the Budew → Roselia → Roserade evolution line (3-stage). Budew is the base form and can evolve into Roselia via Happiness 160.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Roselia and Roserade. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.