#0406 · Gen 4 · 280 BST
Budew
A starter-form Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with modest stats. Common ability: Natural Cure.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/45/49/63/81/67
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/90/95/112/134/117
Abilities
All status conditions heal when the Pokémon switches out.
Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Budew
Budew is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with a Base Stat Total of 280. A starter-form Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with modest stats. Common ability: Natural Cure.
Best stat: Special Defense (70 base)
Budew's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 50 base Special Attack and 55 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Natural Cure
- Poison Point
- Leaf Guard
How to use Budew competitively
Open the damage calculator with Budew selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Budew appears in the species dropdown. Drop Budew into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0406 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Type | Grass / Poison |
| Abilities | Natural Cure, Poison Point, Leaf Guard |
| Base Stat Total | 280 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 30 / 35 / 50 / 70 / 55 |