Roserade is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon (#407, Generation 4) that caps at 3,359 CP at level 50, built on 243/185/155 base stats — an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk.
It can chip in as a Poison-type attacker, though it won't top any DPS charts.Its best all-round moveset is Poison Jab paired with Sludge Bomb.
Defensively, it takes extra damage from Fire, Flying and Ice and resists Grass, Electric and Fairy — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Poison Jab
Sludge Bomb
Magical Leaf
Leaf Storm
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Roserade's best offensive moveset is Poison Jab combined with Sludge Bomb, achieving 14.4 DPS and 233 TDO as a Poison-type attacker (ranked #23, Tier C). Alternatively, Roserade can serve as a Grass-type attacker with Magical Leaf and Leaf Storm (#26, Tier B).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Poison Jab (13 DPS), while Bullet Seed generates energy the fastest (13 EPS). Note that Weather Ball Fire is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Roserade as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsRoserade is not currently available as a raid boss. When Roserade returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Roserade from raids would have 1697 CP at level 20, or 2122 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Roserade
Roserade is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Roserade as Raid Counter
Roserade is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Roserade
Roserade evolves from Roselia using 100 Candy and a Sinnoh Stone.
Walking Roserade as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Roserade Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Roserade in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Roserade from raids or eggs will show 1,697 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Roserade is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 583. With its high Attack stat (243), Roserade is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves when using Roserade. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Roserade's performance.
Roserade's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 6 charged moves available, a second move gives Roserade much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Roserade?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Roserade ranks #23 as a Poison-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,359 and base stats of 243/185/155, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Roserade is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Poison-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.