Mid-stage Pokemon like Roselia rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Roserade, which is where the real potential kicks in. The stat spread leans into special offense. A competitive option since Gen 3.
Roselia's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Common in the wild, worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Roselia raised on clean drinking water are known to grow vividly colored flowers.
The beautiful flowers on its arms have toxic thorns. Don’t even think about picking those flowers.
Roselia Weakness
VulnerableRoselia's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic moves. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Roselia's special bulk (base 80 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Roselia is partway through a three-stage line between Budew and Roserade. The chain involves an evolution item, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+50 from Budew). The final form adds another 115 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Roselia to get Budew eggs easily from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Cotton Spore, Extrasensory, Leaf Storm and 9 more.
Best Build
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You'll want to breed for Cotton Spore and Extrasensory on Roselia. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Leaf Storm and Petal Dance, they expand what Roselia can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
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Roselia's scattered across 23 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Roselia in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Budew is your first catch on the way to Roselia. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 4-54 across 59 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BudewEASYEterna ForestBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.10-1229%EarlyForestMorning/dayEASYEterna ForestShining PearlGrassLv.10-1229%EarlyForestMorning/dayEASYRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrassLv.4-525%EarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.4-525%EarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.6-725%EarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.6-725%EarlyRouteMorning/dayEASYEterna ForestBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.11-1219%EarlyForestNightEASYEterna ForestShining PearlGrassLv.11-1219%EarlyForestNightEASYRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGrassLv.4-515%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.4-515%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.6-715%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.6-715%EarlyRouteNightEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.1630%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1630%MidRouteGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSpacious CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 5Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2010%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 5Shining PearlGrassLv.2010%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2010%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrassLv.2010%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2210%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrassLv.2210%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2210%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrassLv.2210%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrassLv.2410%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2410%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrassLv.2410%MidFacilityMorning/dayMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2410%MidFacilityMorning/day
Step 2Roselia ✓EFFORTLESSTrophy GardenShining PearlGrassLv.16-1730%MidForestEFFORTLESSTrophy GardenBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-1730%MidForestEASYRoute 212 - SouthShining PearlGrassLv.18-2025%MidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 212 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.18-2025%MidRouteMorning/dayEASYRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.16-1715%MidRouteEASYRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-1715%MidRouteEASYRoute 212 - SouthShining PearlGrassLv.18-2015%MidRouteNightEASYRoute 212 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.18-2015%MidRouteNightBogsunk CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidSwampBogsunk CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidSwampGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSwampy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidSwampSwampy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidSwampMODERATERoute 221Shining PearlGrassLv.2910%MidRouteMODERATERoute 221Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.2910%MidRouteEASYRoute 224Shining PearlGrassLv.52-5420%PostRouteEASYRoute 224Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.52-5420%PostRouteEASYRoute 225Shining PearlGrassLv.5115%PostRouteMODERATERoute 229Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5010%PostRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.515%PostRouteor evolve from Budew (Step 1)
Roselia isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Roserade to unlock its full potential. At 400 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Run Natural Cure on Roselia. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Roselia also gets Poison Point and Leaf Guard, but they don't compare.
Roselia fills the attacker role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 100 Sp. Atk). At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Roselia appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Roselia has been available in 16 games since Ruby & Sapphire, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A