Type matchups
Damage Budew takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass/Poison type, Budew has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Grass/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 280
Budew has a base stat total of 280, higher than 9% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (70). With Sp. Atk (50) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 35 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Budew can have the abilities Natural Cure, Poison Point and Leaf Guard.
How to beat Budew
Budew takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Water, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Budew's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Budew's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Budew's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Budew is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Budew → Roselia → Roserade) and evolves into Roselia.
Best counters to Budew
Other Grass/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Budew weak to?
As a Grass/Poison type, Budew takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves.
What is Budew resistant to?
Budew resists Fighting, Water, Electric, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Budew?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Budew with super-effective attacks.