Budew
#406 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Budew
The best moves for Budew are Razor Leaf and Grass Knot when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Roselia family. Budew evolves into Roselia for 25 Candy, then into Roserade (Sinnoh Stone) for 100 Candy.
- Roselia requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Roserade.
Game images
Budew, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Budew is a Grass & Poison Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves. Budew's best moveset is Razor Leaf & Grass Knot and it has a Max CP of 968. Budew evolves into Roselia.
About
"Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | 13 | 15.6 |
| Hidden Power | 15 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Energy Ball | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Grass Knot
43.2 DPS
|
5.7 | 100% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Grass Knot
43.2 DPS
|
5.2 | 91% |
|
Razor Leaf
15.6 DPS
|
Energy Ball
27 DPS
|
5 | 87% |
|
Hidden Power
10 DPS
|
Energy Ball
27 DPS
|
4.3 | 76% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Budew?
Budew is weak to , Fire, Psychic and Ice moves.
The best counter to Budew is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Rayquaza and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top Budew counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 91% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
91 |
| Defense |
|
109 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 0.2 m |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
367 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
489 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
734 |
|
Level 40 |
856 |
|
Level 50 |
968 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 611 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 795 |


