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.
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
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Budew Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Budew via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Absorb | grass | Lv. 1 |
| Growth | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Water Sport | water | Lv. 7 |
| Stun Spore | grass | Lv. 10 |
| Mega Drain | grass | Lv. 13 |
| Worry Seed | grass | Lv. 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- walkLv. 10Swarm no20%Frequent
- walkLv. 12Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 11Radar off10%Uncommon
Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City
3 encounters- walkLv. 3Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 410%Uncommon
- walkLv. 55%Rare
Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town
3 encounters- walkLv. 8Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 9Radar off10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 105%Rare
Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City
12 encounters- walkLv. 1220%Frequent
- walkLv. 12Day10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 13Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 13Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 13Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 13Slot2 firered4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 13Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 14Slot2 none4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 14Slot2 ruby4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 14Slot2 emerald4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 14Slot2 firered4%Very Rare
- walkLv. 14Slot2 leafgreen4%Very Rare
Sinnoh Route 208 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 18Swarm no20%Frequent
- walkLv. 19Morning10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 19Day10%Uncommon