Budew evolution guide

Roserade, Budew’s ultimate form, emerges as a formidable dual-type Pokémon, blending grass and poison traits to outclass many competitors. To secure this ally, trainers must locate Budew and Roselia while mastering their unique evolution mechanics.

Budew Habitat Locations

Locating Budew requires careful observation due to its small size blending into grassy terrain. Standard Pokéballs typically suffice for capture.

Nintendo Switch game locations include:

Sword/Shield – Stony Wilderness, Bridge Field, Giant’s Mirror, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, Rolling Fields, Route 4
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl – Grand Underground (Sunlit Cavern, Still-Water Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Grassland Cave, Spacious Cave), Great Marsh, Eterna Forest, Route 212, Route 204
Legends: Arceus – Coronet Highlands (Fabled Spring), Crimson Mirelands (Cottonsedge Prairie, Gapejaw Bog, Golden Lowlands)

Evolving Budew

Strengthening your bond accelerates Budew’s transformation into Roselia. Prioritize using the Soothe Bell, sharing meals, and camp interactions over repetitive battles to boost friendship levels efficiently.

Roselia Capture Areas

While obtainable through evolution, Roselia can be found in limited zones. Encounters are uncommon early in games, making Great Balls advisable.

Hunting grounds across platforms:

Sword/Shield – Stony Wilderness, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, Hammerlocke Hills, East Lake Axewell, Giant’s Cap, Dappled Grove, Bridge Field, Rolling Fields, Dusty Bowl, South Lake Miloch, Giant’s Mirror, Axew’s Eye
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl – Grand Underground (Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern, Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave), Great Marsh, Trophy Garden, Route 229, Route 225, Route 224, Route 221, Route 212
Legends: Arceus – Coronet Highlands (Fabled Spring), Crimson Mirelands (Cottonsedge Prairie, Cloudpool Ridge, Gapejaw Bog)

Roselia Evolution Requirements

Upgrading Roselia to Roserade demands a Shiny Stone, widely available through these methods:

Sword/Shield – Bridge Field, Lake of Outrage, Route 8 (or consult the Digging Duo)
Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl – Space-time Distortions, Path of Tenacity, Jubilife Village (Ginter/Trading Post), Alabaster Icelands, Coronet Highlands, Quest 74 reward
Legends: Arceus – Partner Pokémon’s Pickup ability, Iron Island, Route 228

Roserade Encounter Zones

Direct captures are restricted to specific titles. Ultra Balls prove most effective when encountering this resilient species.

Find Roserade at:

Sword/Shield – Dappled Grove, Hammerlocke Hills
Legends: Arceus – Crimson Mirelands (Cloudpool Ridge)

Budevolution in Pokémon Go

Accumulate 25 Budew Candies through catches or buddy assignments to trigger its evolution into Roselia – achievable through regular gameplay participation.