Budew

Budew
Luxray
406
Roserade
Ability	Natural Cure Poison Point Leaf Guard (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Creator	Game Freak
Artist	Ken Sugimori

Budew <sup>(JPJapanese: スボミー

Romaji: Subomie)</sup> is a Grass/Poison type Pokémon. It is the pre-evolved form of Roselia, evolving with high friendship during the day. It was introduced in the fourth generation.

Appearances

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon

In Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Budew is the child of Roselia that goes missing early in the game. The player must rescue Budew in Nectar Meadow from the Beedrill and Combee.

Origin & Inspiration

Name Origin

Budew is a combination of bud and dew.

Subomie is a corruption of 蕾 tsubomi (flower bud).

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.
Pokémon Pearl	It lives alongside clear ponds. It scatters pollen that induces harsh sneezing and runny noses.
Pokémon Platinum	Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun's warm touch.
Pokémon HeartGold	When it feels the sun's warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
Pokémon SoulSilver	When it feels the sun's warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun's warm touch.
Pokémon White	Sensitive to changing temperature, the bud is said to bloom when it feels the sun's warm touch.
Pokémon Black 2	Sensitive to changing temperatures, the bud blooms when it's warm, releasing toxic pollen.
Pokémon White 2	Sensitive to changing temperatures, the bud blooms when it's warm, releasing toxic pollen.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	When it feels the sun's warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
Pokémon Y	Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	When it feels the sun's warm touch, it opens its bud to release pollen. It lives alongside clear pools.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.

Game Locations

Title	Location(s)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Routes 204,212, Eterna Forest. Great Marsh
Pokémon Pearl	Routes 204,212, Eterna Forest. Great Marsh
Pokémon Platinum	Routes 204, 205, 208, Eterna Forest
Pokémon HeartGold	Safari Zone Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest (Sinnoh Sound)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Safari Zone Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest (Sinnoh Sound)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Trade
Pokémon White	White Forest
Pokémon Black 2	Breed Roselia or Roserade holding a Rose Incense
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Route 4
Pokémon Y	Route 4
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Breed Roselia or Roserade holding a Rose Incense
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Breed Roselia or Roserade holding a Rose Incense
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Breed Roselia or Roserade holding a Rose Incense
Pokémon Moon	Breed Roselia or Roserade holding a Rose Incense

Evolution

Budew	Happiness (day).	Roselia	Use Shiny Stone.	Roserade

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	40
Attack	30
Defense	35
Sp. Attack	50
Sp. Defense	70
Speed	55
Total	280

Gallery

Sprites
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP406-S.png Platinum File:PKMNP406-S.png Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS406.png File:PKMNHGSS406-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW406-S.png Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2406.png File:PKMNBW2406-S.png X Y File:PKMNXY406-S.png
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP406.png File:PKMNBDSP406-S.png Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA406.png File:PKMNPLA406-S.png

Trivia

• The Japanese title of the fourth episode of the Diamond & Pearl series, ''Pochama VS Subomie! Hikari's First Battle!!'', caused confusion upon release since Budew had not yet been revealed to the public.