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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

Budew Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Budew in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 50 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Platinum
Sinnoh

Budew Pokemon Platinum 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 Platinum Budew Sprites

Budew front-facing sprite from Pokémon PlatinumPrimary
Budew back-facing sprite from Pokémon PlatinumReverse
Budew shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon PlatinumShiny
Budew shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon PlatinumShiny Reverse

Pokémon Platinum Budew Moveset

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

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

End of Move Database

Pokémon Platinum Budew Locations

Budew can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Eterna Forest Area, Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City, and Sinnoh Route 208 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 208 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 18 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (swarm no).

Eterna Forest Area

3 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Swarm no
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 12
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 11
    Radar off
    10%Uncommon

Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City

3 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 5
    5%Rare

Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town

3 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 8
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 9
    Radar off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    5%Rare

Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City

12 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 12
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 12
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 13
    Slot2 none
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 13
    Slot2 ruby
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 13
    Slot2 emerald
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 13
    Slot2 firered
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 13
    Slot2 leafgreen
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 14
    Slot2 none
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 14
    Slot2 ruby
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 14
    Slot2 emerald
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 14
    Slot2 firered
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 14
    Slot2 leafgreen
    4%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 208 Area

3 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 18
    Swarm no
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 19
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 19
    Day
    10%Uncommon