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Budew, the Bud Pokémon — Grass/Poison-type Pokémon official artwork
grasspoison
Budew
ID:#406Bud Pokémon
Height
0.2m
Weight
1.2kg
Catch Rate
255
Exp
56
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Budew Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Budew in Pokémon Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 44 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Pearl
Sinnoh

Budew Pokemon Pearl Pokedex Entry

When the sun's light strengthens, the bud atop this Pokémon's head opens. This is a sign to the people that the harsh winter is over, and the season of budding has begun.

Pokemon Pearl Budew Sprites

Budew front-facing sprite from Pokémon PearlPrimary
Budew back-facing sprite from Pokémon PearlReverse
Budew shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon PearlShiny
Budew shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon PearlShiny Reverse

Pokémon Pearl Budew Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Budew via various methods in Pokémon Pearl.

MoveTypeRequirement
AbsorbgrassLv. 1
GrowthnormalLv. 4
Water SportwaterLv. 7
Stun SporegrassLv. 10
Mega DraingrassLv. 13
Worry SeedgrassLv. 16

End of Move Database

Pokémon Pearl Budew Locations

Budew can be caught in 10 locations across Pokémon Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome City and Eterna Forest Area. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome City, where you'll find it at Lv. 16 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.

Eterna Forest Area

6 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 11
    Radar off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 12
    5%Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 12
    Slot2 none
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 12
    Slot2 sapphire
    4%Very Rare

Great Marsh Area 1

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Day
    10%Uncommon

Great Marsh Area 2

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Day
    10%Uncommon

Great Marsh Area 3

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 22
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 22
    Day
    10%Uncommon

Great Marsh Area 4

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 22
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 22
    Day
    10%Uncommon

Great Marsh Area 5

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 20
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 20
    Day
    10%Uncommon

Great Marsh Area 6

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 20
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 20
    Day
    10%Uncommon

Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    Radar off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    5%Rare

Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Radar off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 7
    5%Rare

Sinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome City

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 16
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 16
    Radar off
    10%Uncommon