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No. 0406

Budew

Bud Pokémon

Budew
Official art
GrassPoison
Height
0.2 m 0′08″
Weight
1.2 kg 2.6 lbs
Base stat total
280 top 90%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
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

HP40100–147190–284
Atk3031–9058–174
Def3536–9567–185
SpA5049–11294–218
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe5554–117103–229
Total280Higher than 10% of all Pokémon
HP40Atk30Def35Spe55SpD70SpA50

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

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

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 117Budew · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 107Budew · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 75Budew · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Psychic2×

Resists

Grass¼×Electric½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Abilities

  • Natural Cure

    Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

  • Poison Point

    Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.

  • Leaf GuardHidden ability

    Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 8

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
6AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25
11Poison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
18Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
25VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
34Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
43Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
52Petal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10

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

  1. 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

  2. This Pokémon is highly sensitive to temperature changes. When its bud starts to open, that means spring is right around the corner.

    Shield

  3. The pollen it releases contains poison. If this Pokémon is raised on clean water, the poison’s toxicity is increased.

    Sword

  4. Sensitive to changing temperatures, the bud blooms when it’s warm, releasing toxic pollen.

    Black 2 · White 2

  5. 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

  6. Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun’s warm touch.

    Platinum · Black · White

  7. It lives alongside clear ponds. It scatters pollen that induces harsh sneezing and runny noses.

    Pearl

  8. 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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

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