Budew Pokemon GO — Max CP 968, Base Stats & Evolution

Q: What is the best moveset for Budew in Pokemon GO?

Budew's best moveset is Razor Leaf with Grass Knot. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 2 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Budew's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Budew reaches 968 CP at level 50 and 856 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Budew?

A 15/15/15 Budew shows 489 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 611 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 367 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Razor Leaf Grass Knot

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Budew takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fire1.6× Flying1.6× Ice1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Grass0.39× Electric0.625× Fairy0.625× Fighting0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 91

Defense 109

Stamina 120

Stat total: 320
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
Eggs: 5 km · shiny possible
100% IV at Lv 20: 489 CP

Budew moves

2 fast · 2 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Hidden Power	Normal	15	15	1.5s	10	10
Razor Leaf Best STAB	Grass	13	7	1.0s	13	7

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Energy Ball STAB	Grass	90	50	4.0s	22.5	1.80
Grass Knot Best STAB	Grass	90	50	2.5s	36	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Hidden Power	Normal	9	8	2	4.50	4.00
Razor Leaf	Grass	9	4	1	9.00	4.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Energy Ball	Grass	80	45	1.78	Buff / debuff
Grass Knot	Grass	90	50	1.80	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Hidden Power builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Evolution

Budew 25 Candy

Roselia 100 Candy Sinnoh Stone

Roserade

Family

Budew This page

Roselia

Roserade

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Budew is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Budew

1

Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 64.2DPS 2,413TDO 2

Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 61.8DPS 2,156TDO 3

Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 60.6DPS 2,240TDO 4

Blacephalon Incinerate491 59.9DPS 1,455TDO 5

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 58.9DPS 2,674TDO 6

Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 57.2DPS 1,551TDO

Counters carrying Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic moves deal the most damage.

How to get Budew

Eggs: 5 km eggs · shiny possible

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	19	740
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	19	801
Raid Catch	Lv 20	459	501
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	571	624
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	459	501
Research Encounter	Lv 15	347	379
GO Battle League	Lv 20	459	501

Is Budew good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Budew has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	12
Lv 2	37
Lv 3	63
Lv 4	89
Lv 5	115
Lv 6	141
Lv 7	167
Lv 8	193
Lv 9	218
Lv 10	244
Lv 11	269
Lv 12	293
Lv 13	318

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	342
Lv 15	367
Lv 16	391
Lv 17	416
Lv 18	440
Lv 19	464
Lv 20	489
Lv 21	513
Lv 22	538
Lv 23	562
Lv 24	587
Lv 25	611
Lv 26	636

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	660
Lv 28	685
Lv 29	709
Lv 30	734
Lv 31	746
Lv 32	758
Lv 33	770
Lv 34	783
Lv 35	795
Lv 36	807
Lv 37	819
Lv 38	832
Lv 39	844

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	856
Lv 41	867
Lv 42	878
Lv 43	889
Lv 44	900
Lv 45	911
Lv 46	922
Lv 47	934
Lv 48	945
Lv 49	956
Lv 50	968

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0406
Height: 0.20 m
Weight: 1.20 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 3 released forms
Game ID: V0406_POKEMON_BUDEW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Budew in Pokemon GO?

Budew's best moveset is Razor Leaf with Grass Knot. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 2 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Budew's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Budew takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic. It resists Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water. Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Budew's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Budew reaches 968 CP at level 50 and 856 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Budew?

A 15/15/15 Budew shows 489 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 611 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 367 CP.

How do you get Budew in Pokemon GO?

It is in the current 5 km egg pool.

Can Budew be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Budew is in the game — right now from 5 km eggs.

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