Budew is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 856 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Razor Leaf / Grass Knot. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
| 1. | 4.12 | 5.28 | 46.4 | ||
| 2. | 3.77 | 4.84 | 42.5 | ||
| 3. | 3.52 | 4.52 | 39.7 | ||
| 4. | 3.07 | 3.94 | 34.6 |
| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Damage | 15 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 15 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 2.5s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 3.1s - 3.9s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:
The following chart shows Budew's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Budew's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Budew has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Budew reaches a maximum of 856 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 448–489 CP, rising to 560–611 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 336–367 CP.
| 856 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 336 CP - 367 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 448 CP - 489 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 448 CP - 489 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 560 CP - 611 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Budew Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 CP | 2 | 37 CP | 3 | 63 CP |
| 4 | 89 CP | 5 | 115 CP | 6 | 141 CP |
| 7 | 167 CP | 8 | 193 CP | 9 | 218 CP |
| 10 | 244 CP | 11 | 269 CP | 12 | 293 CP |
| 13 | 318 CP | 14 | 342 CP | 15 | 367 CP |
| 16 | 391 CP | 17 | 416 CP | 18 | 440 CP |
| 19 | 464 CP | 20 | 489 CP | 21 | 513 CP |
| 22 | 538 CP | 23 | 562 CP | 24 | 587 CP |
| 25 | 611 CP | 26 | 636 CP | 27 | 660 CP |
| 28 | 685 CP | 29 | 709 CP | 30 | 734 CP |
| 31 | 746 CP | 32 | 758 CP | 33 | 770 CP |
| 34 | 783 CP | 35 | 795 CP | 36 | 807 CP |
| 37 | 819 CP | 38 | 832 CP | 39 | 844 CP |
| 40 | 856 CP | 41 | 867 CP | 42 | 878 CP |
| 43 | 889 CP | 44 | 900 CP | 45 | 911 CP |
| 46 | 922 CP | 47 | 934 CP | 48 | 945 CP |
| 49 | 956 CP | 50 | 968 CP |
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Budew's Grass and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Budew.
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza| Pokédex Number | #406 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.2 m |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Region | Generation 4 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Budew in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
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Budew
RoseradeBudew's height ranges from 0.1 m to 0.35 m, with the average being 0.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 0.1 m | 0.1 m | 0.2 m | 0.3 m | 0.35 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Budew in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.098 m | 0.1 m |
| 0′04″ | 0′04″ | |
| XS | 0.1 m | 0.2 m |
| 0′04″ | 0′08″ | |
| M | 0.15 m | 0.25 m |
| 0′06″ | 0′10″ | |
| XL | 0.25 m | 0.3 m |
| 0′10″ | 0′12″ | |
| XXL | 0.3 m | 0.35 m |
| 0′12″ | 1′02″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 30.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Budew Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Budew from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Budew in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Budew. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Diamond | Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen. |
| Pearl | It lives alongside clear ponds. It scatters pollen that induces harsh sneezing and runny noses. |
| Platinum, Black, White | Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun’s warm touch. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools. |
| Black 2, White 2 | Sensitive to changing temperatures, the bud blooms when it’s warm, releasing toxic pollen. |
| X, Omega Ruby | When it feels the sun’s warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen. |
| Sword | The pollen it releases contains poison. If this Pokémon is raised on clean water, the poison’s toxicity is increased. |
| Shield | This Pokémon is highly sensitive to temperature changes. When its bud starts to open, that means spring is right around the corner. |
| Legends: 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. |
The best moves for Budew in Pokémon GO are Razor Leaf and Grass Knot. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.28 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 46.4.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Grass and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, and Grass-type moves.
Budew’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 856 CP and 968 CP at Level 50.
Budew can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Budew cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Budew: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Gengar.