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No. 0315

Roselia

Thorn Pokémon

Roselia
Official art
GrassPoison
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
2 kg 4.4 lbs
Base stat total
400 top 62%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
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Base stats

HP50110–157210–304
Atk6058–123112–240
Def4545–10685–207
SpA10094–167184–328
SpD8076–145148–284
Spe6563–128121–251
Total400Higher than 38% of all Pokémon
HP50Atk60Def45Spe65SpD80SpA100

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Roselia outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  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. 128Roselia · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 117Roselia · 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. 85Roselia · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  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 DexNFE

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
Thorn Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#094Original Sinnoh#026Extended Sinnoh#026Updated Unova#134Central Kalos#072New Hoenn#098Galar#060Hisui#090Lumiose#030

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. It uses the different poisons in each hand separately when it attacks. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Shield

  3. ROSELIA that drink nutritionally rich springwater are said to reveal rare coloration when they bloom.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y

  4. The more healthy the ROSELIA, the more pleasant its flowers’ aroma. Its scent deeply relaxes people.

    Platinum · Black · White

  5. The beautiful flowers on its arms have toxic thorns. Don’t even think about picking those flowers.

    Pearl

  6. ROSELIA raised on clean drinking water are known to grow vividly colored flowers.

    Diamond

  7. Its flowers give off a relaxing fragrance. The stronger its aroma, the healthier the ROSELIA is.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Sword

  8. A ROSELIA that drinks nutritionally rich springwater blooms with lovely flowers. The fragrance of its flowers has the effect of making its foes careless.

    Emerald

  9. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  10. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ロゼリア
Japanese (romaji)
Roselia
Korean
로젤리아
Chinese (Traditional)
毒薔薇
Chinese (Simplified)
毒蔷薇
French
Rosélia
German
Roselia
Spanish
Roselia
Italian
Roselia

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
150 ≈19.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
140
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
FairyGrass
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Roselia
♂ Male
Female Roselia
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 2 areas
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 2 areas
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Shield 19 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword 19 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 15–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Moon 1 area
  • Ula’ula MeadowIsland Scan · Lv 34
Sun 1 area
  • Ula’ula MeadowIsland Scan · Lv 34
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 117Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 7
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Road 117Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 7
Y 1 area
  • Road 7Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 8–14
X 1 area
  • Road 7Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 8–14
White 2 3 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–26
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–41
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 72)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–55
Black 2 3 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–26
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–41
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 72)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–55
XD 1 area
  • Phenac City Prestige Precept CenterSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 22
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
HeartGold 1 area
  • Safari Zone MarshlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
Platinum 9 areas
  • Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–20
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–20
  • Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
  • Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
  • Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
Pearl 12 areas
  • Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
  • Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
  • Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
Diamond 13 areas
  • Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
  • Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
  • Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
  • Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54
  • Road 225Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14
Ruby 1 area
  • Road 117Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–14