Budew

🎯 Best Counters Against Budew

Top Pokémon to use when battling Budew in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
4	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
5	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
9	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
10	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673

📖 Complete Budew Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Budew (#406) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 979 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Budew has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Budew in 2026.

📊 Budew Stats Analysis

Budew's Attack stat is 91 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Budew may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 109 Defense (Average) and 120 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 320. Trainers should be mindful of Budew's limited bulk. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Budew's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Budew Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Budew depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Hidden Power (Fast) with Energy Ball (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Budew has 2 Fast Attacks and 2 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Budew PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Budew can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass/Poison typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Water, Electric-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Flying types.

Master League

In Master League, Budew faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Budew Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Budew's effectiveness depends on its typing and 91 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Budew use Fire, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Budew in Pokémon GO

Budew can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Budew Evolution Guide

Budew is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Budew (#406) ← current
• Roselia (#315) — 25 Candy
• Roserade (#407) — 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Budew in Pokémon GO

Shiny Budew is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Budew gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (560 - 611 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Budew

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.