How to evolve Budew in Pokémon Legends Z-A

The Grass/Poison-type Pokémon, Budew, is deceivingly cute in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with its later evolutions – Roselia and Roserade – being among some of the best Grass-types to have in your party. They can dish out plenty of HP-restoring attacks while also whittling down opponents with the poison status effect and are a worthwhile addition to any Pokémon Legends: Z-A team.

To help you with adding a Roserade to your party, here's how to evolve Budew in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

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How to evolve Budew in Pokémon Legends Z-A

To evolve Budew in Pokémon Legends Z-A, you first need to catch one. This Pokémon is found in Wild Zone 2, which is accessible from the beginning of the game (following the tutorial missions).

Evolving Budew into Roselia

Once you have a Budew that you wish to evolve into Roselia, you'll need to raise your Friendship Level with it until it is ready to evolve. This means spending time with them at cafes and restaurants, not letting them faint during battle, and feeding them EXP Candy or Rare Candy.

You can also feed Budew berries that will increase its Friendship Level in exchange for a decrease to a stat they don't need. This is one of the quickest ways of raising your Friendship Level with a 'mon.

Evolving Roselia into Roserade

To then evolve Roselia into Roserade, you will need to give Roselia a Shiny Stone.

If you don't yet have a Shiny Stone to give to your Roselia, here's how to get a Shiny Stone in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Good luck getting and evolving Budew in Pokémon Legends: Z-A!