Evolving your Pokémon can be a thrilling part of your journey in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. If you’re aiming to evolve Budew into Roselia, understanding the evolution process is essential to ensure your team is as strong as possible. Let’s explore the steps and conditions required for Budew’s evolution.
Budew is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon that can be found early in the game. To evolve Budew into Roselia, you need to focus on two primary factors: friendship and time of day. Unlike some Pokémon that evolve at a specific level, Budew’s evolution relies on building a strong bond with it.
To evolve Budew, you must increase its friendship level with you. Friendship in Pokémon is a hidden stat, but there are several ways to boost it:
- Walking: Keep Budew in your party and walk around with it. Walking increases friendship levels over time.
- Battling: Use Budew in battles to gain experience and increase its happiness.
- Items: Give Budew items like Soothe Bell, which doubles the rate at which friendship increases.
- Berries: Use friendship-increasing berries such as Pomeg, Kelpsy, Qualot, Hondew, Grepa, and Tamato.
Another critical factor in Budew’s evolution is the time of day. Budew will only evolve into Roselia during the daytime. Make sure that your game is set to the correct time, and consider evolving your Budew when it’s daylight in the game world.
To check Budew’s friendship level, visit the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City. Speak to the Friendship Checker NPC, who will provide feedback on Budew’s friendship status. If Budew’s friendship level is high enough, you’ll receive positive feedback, indicating it’s ready to evolve.
Once Budew evolves into Roselia, you can further evolve it into Roserade using a Shiny Stone. This evolution doesn’t depend on friendship or time of day but requires acquiring a Shiny Stone.
- Consistency: Keep Budew in your party regularly to naturally increase its friendship level.
- Avoiding Fainting: Try to prevent Budew from fainting in battles, as this can decrease its friendship level.
- Use Friendship Checkers: Regularly check Budew’s friendship level to determine how close it is to evolving.
By carefully managing Budew’s friendship level and ensuring it experiences plenty of daylight, you’ll soon have a Roselia ready to take on any challenge. Happy evolving!