Budew
Grass/Poison-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Roselia for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
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
Base stats
- 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).
Raids
- Status
- Budew is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Budew
How to get Budew
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 5 km eggs · shiny possible
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Budew has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (109 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Budew's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Budew takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Budew's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Budew reaches 968 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 856 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Budew?
A perfect 15/15/15 Budew shows 489 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 611 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Budew in Pokemon GO?
Budew spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 5 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Budew be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Budew is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.