Where can I find Budew in SoulGold?

Budew can be found in 4 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Budew is a grass/poison-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Budew learn in SoulGold?

Budew can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Budewin Pokémon SoulGold

grasspoison

Pokédex Entry

Bud Pokémon

Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun's warm touch.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GrassPoison

Dex

#406

Abilities

Natural Cure(Primary)

Heals upon switching out.

Poison Point(Secondary)

Poisons foe on contact.

Leaf Guard(Hidden)

Blocks status in sunshine.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Poisonbarb(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2flying ×2psychic ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.25fighting ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Budew

Base form

→

Roselia

Level up Budew with high friendship outside of the night

→

Roserade

Use Shiny Stone on Roselia

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How to Obtain

You can catch Budew in Route 33 (rare), and in Route 46 (rare). Wild ones range from level two to 13.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (4)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	20	100	0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	normal	0	0	0
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
1	Stun SporeLevel: 1Stun Spore	grass	0	75	30
1	Stun SporeLevel: 1Stun Spore	Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe.
1	Worry SeedLevel: 1Worry Seed	grass	0	100	10
1	Worry SeedLevel: 1Worry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
SpikesSpikes	ground	0	0	20
SpikesSpikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
SynthesisSynthesis	grass	0	0	5
SynthesisSynthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
Pin MissilePin Missile	bug	0	0	20
Pin MissilePin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
Cotton SporeCotton Spore	grass	0	0	40
Cotton SporeCotton Spore	Spores cling to the foes, Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed.
Sleep PowderSleep Powder	grass	0	75	15
Sleep PowderSleep Powder	Scatters a powder that may cause the foe to sleep.
Razor LeafRazor Leaf	grass	55	95	25
Razor LeafRazor Leaf	Cuts enemies with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	0	0	5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	grass	0	90	5
Leaf StormLeaf Storm	Whips up a storm of leaves. Harshly lowers the Sp. Atk.
ExtrasensoryExtrasensory	psychic	80	100	0
ExtrasensoryExtrasensory	Attacks with a peculiar power. May cause flinching.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	80	100	15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	0	55	15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.

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TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM99TM99
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.