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.
Its flowers give off a relaxing fragrance. The stronger its aroma, the healthier the Roselia is.
It uses the different poisons in each hand separately when it attacks. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is.
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 using 41 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Cotton Spore, Extrasensory, Life Dew and 2 more.
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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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Roselia is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 10 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Roselia in Sword & Shield
Budew is your first catch on the way to Roselia. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-45 across 32 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BudewEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.8-1245%EarlyCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.8-1245%EarlyCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-935%EarlyOvercastEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1035%EarlyOvercastEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1535%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1535%EarlyForestNormal WeatherMODERATEWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveOvercastMODERATEWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.8-145%EarlyCaveOvercastCHALLENGINGDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestOvercastCHALLENGINGDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestThunderstormCHALLENGINGDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestThunderstormCHALLENGINGDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestIntense SunCHALLENGINGDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestIntense SunCHALLENGINGDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestRainingCHALLENGINGDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestRainingCHALLENGINGDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestHeavy FogCHALLENGINGDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestHeavy FogCHALLENGINGDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-155%EarlyForestOvercastCHALLENGINGRoute 4SwordGrassLv.13-154%EarlyRouteAll WeatherCHALLENGINGRoute 4ShieldGrassLv.13-154%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATEGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.27-2910%MidNormal Weather
Step 2Roselia ✓EFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.11-1330%EarlyWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.11-1330%EarlyWaterOvercastEASYSouth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.11-1320%EarlyWaterIntense SunEASYSouth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.11-1320%EarlyWaterIntense SunEASYGiant's MirrorSwordGrassLv.27-2920%MidOvercastEASYGiant's MirrorShieldGrassLv.27-2920%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4040%LateOvercastEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4040%LateOvercastMODERATEDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4510%LateOvercastMODERATEDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4510%LateOvercastor 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 a special attacker with 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