No. 0406
Budew
Bud Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
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.
- 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
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.
Base stats
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
GrassPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
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); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Budew outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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
This Pokémon has its condition cured when it switches out.
Everything about Natural Cure →30% chance a Pokémon making with this Pokémon will be .
Everything about Poison Point →If is active, this Pokémon cannot be statused and Rest will fail for it.
Everything about Leaf Guard →
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ZarudeCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
#0406BudewGrassPoison- Level up with high friendship (day)
#0315RoseliaGrassPoison
Moves
Level up 8
| 1 | Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 15 | 100% | 35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 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 | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 43 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 52 | Petal DanceLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards. | Grass | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
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
- Bud Pokémon
- Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
- Color
- Green
- —
- Pal Park area
- Field
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: ArceusThis Pokémon is highly sensitive to temperature changes. When its bud starts to open, that means spring is right around the corner.
ShieldThe pollen it releases contains poison. If this Pokémon is raised on clean water, the poison’s toxicity is increased.
SwordSensitive to changing temperatures, the bud blooms when it’s warm, releasing toxic pollen.
Black 2 · White 2When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega RubySensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun’s warm touch.
Platinum · Black · WhiteIt lives alongside clear ponds. It scatters pollen that induces harsh sneezing and runny noses.
PearlOver 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
- 1 SpA
- 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 56
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Undiscovered
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
- 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.