Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Roserade's Sp. Atk does the work, HP pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
After captivating opponents with its sweet scent, it lashes them with its thorny whips.
The poison in its right hand is quick acting. The poison in its left hand is slow acting. Both are life threatening.
Roserade Weakness
Roserade's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. The Grass/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Roserade's special bulk (base 105 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela's Air Slash hits Roserade for 51-60%. Weavile deals 55-65% with Ice Shard.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Roserade View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower 2x41-48% Air Slash 2x51-60% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Roserade View Weavile builds →Knock Off44-52% Ice Shard 2x55-65% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Roserade View Slowking builds →Scald9-11% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Roserade View Blaziken builds →Close Combat44-52% Flare Blitz 2x178-210%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Roserade evolved from Budew's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Budew eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Budew pushed Roserade to 515 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +75. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Roserade to get Budew eggs easily using 43 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Cotton Spore, Extrasensory, Life Dew and 3 more.
Sword & Shield Roserade Best Moveset
Spikes is the priority every time Roserade comes in. Calm nature and max HP and Sp. Def EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Black Sludge provides Poison-type passive recovery. Poison Point rounds it out.
Best Build
Roserade best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Toxic Spikes
- Sludge Bomb
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Leaf Storm
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Cotton Spore and Extrasensory from the egg pool give Roserade something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Roserade in Sword & Shield
No wild encounters for Roserade. The 3-stage chain runs through Budew, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Roserade in Sword & Shield
The path to Roserade starts with Budew at Lv. 7-45 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BudewEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave45%EarlyOvercastEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave45%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-935%EarlyOvercastRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1035%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyNormal WeatherDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest35%EarlyNormal WeatherWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyOvercastWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave5%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlyOvercastDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlyThunderstormDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlyIntense SunDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlyIntense SunDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlyRainingDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlyRainingDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlyHeavy FogDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlyHeavy FogDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest5%EarlyOvercastRoute 4SwordGrass Lv.13-15 Route4%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 4ShieldGrass Lv.13-15 Route4%EarlyAll WeatherGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.27-2910%MidNormal WeatherGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.27-2910%MidNormal Weather
Step 2Catch or Evolve RoseliaSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water30%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water30%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water20%EarlyIntense SunSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water20%EarlyIntense SunGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.27-2920%MidOvercastGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.27-2920%MidOvercastAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4040%LateOvercastAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4040%LateOvercastDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4510%LateOvercastDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4510%LateOvercastor evolve from Budew (Step 1)
Step 3Roserade ✓
Roserade Guide
In Sword & Shield, Roserade looks average on paper at 515 BST. But Natural Cure is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Spikes with Black Sludge is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Infernape (Fire), Lapras (Ice), and Aerodactyl (Flying) when using Roserade. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem.
Roserade gets Natural Cure, Poison Point, and Technician. But Natural Cure is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. Natural Cure synergizes with Roserade's base 105 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Roserade is leaning toward the special side (base 125 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
In Sword & Shield, Roserade's hidden ability is Technician. Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Since Diamond & Pearl, Roserade has been in 13 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves