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roselia
Generation III · #0315 — Thorn Pokémon
Roselia, known as the Thorn Pokémon, is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation III that stands at a diminutive height of 0.3 meters and weighs just 2.0 kilograms. As the middle evolution in a three-stage evolutionary line beginning with Budew and culminating in Roserade, Roselia occupies a unique position in the Pokédex as a transitional form that represents the plant's maturation toward its final, elegant form. Despite being an intermediate evolution, Roselia has carved out its own niche in both casual and competitive Pokémon battles, earning recognition through television appearances and trainer usage across multiple game generations. With a base stat total of 400 distributed across its six stats, Roselia demonstrates a distinctive specialization toward Special Attack (100) and Special Defense (80), making it particularly effective at leveraging its Grass and Poison-type moveset from a distance rather than engaging in direct physical combat.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
2.0kg
Category
Thorn Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
humanoid
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Roselia Biology & Physical Characteristics
Roselia is a small, light green bipedal Pokémon featuring a remarkably elegant design centered around floral aesthetics. The Pokémon's most distinctive features are the vibrant roses it holds in each hand—traditionally a red rose in its right hand and a blue rose in its left—though Pokédex entries note that on extremely rare occasions, Roselia may appear with flowers in unusual colors, making these variants particularly sought after by collectors. Its body structure includes three thorns protruding from the top of its head that contain vicious poison, while yellow leaves extend from its shoulders like protective epaulettes and form a skirt with a yellow stripe running down the front. A notable sexual dimorphism exists in Roselia's design: males possess shorter leaf skirts compared to females, providing a visual distinction between genders. The Pokémon's small frame belies its potent biochemistry—it is capable of using different poisons contained within each hand when attacking, suggesting a level of biological complexity that rivals much larger Pokémon species.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Roselia Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Roselia exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, making it equally viable to breed regardless of which gender is selected for reproductive purposes. Sexual dimorphism in Roselia is visually expressed through the length of its leaf skirt, with male Roselia displaying noticeably shorter leaves compared to females, providing trainers with an immediate visual method to determine a Pokémon's sex. Both genders belong to the Fairy and Grass egg groups, allowing Roselia considerable breeding versatility with numerous compatible Pokémon species. When bred, Roselia eggs hatch after 20 cycles, which translates to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of gameplay, placing it in the moderate range of hatch times. The base happiness value of 70 indicates that Roselia possesses a reasonably sociable disposition from capture, though raising friendship to evolve its pre-evolution Budew requires dedicated training and care. Interestingly, Roselia can transmit its moveset to offspring through breeding, allowing players to create Budew with moves that Roselia can learn, enabling strategic team building and movepool customization impossible through standard leveling.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
poison-barb
type-enhancement
Held: Poison-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
absorb-bulb
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
absorb-bulb
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Special Attack by one stage when it takes Water-type damage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm03
yellow
tm03
red blue
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
tm06
xd
tm06
black white
tm06
heartgold soulsilver
tm06
omega ruby alpha sapphire
+533 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
roselia's Evolution Chain
Roselia Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Roselia occupies a critical middle position within its evolutionary line, originating from the small Budew through leveling up with high friendship during the daytime, and subsequently evolving into the elegant Roserade upon exposure to a Shiny Stone. This evolutionary progression represents a gradual increase in sophistication and power; while Budew serves as an early-game introduction to the line, Roselia develops notably enhanced special attack and special defense capabilities that make it a viable battler in its own right. The evolution into Roserade further amplifies these strengths, adding Speed and Special Attack while maintaining the poison-based strategy. The specific requirements for evolving from Budew—high friendship and daytime conditions—emphasize the bond between trainer and Pokémon, making Roselia a reward for dedicated players who nurture their Budew with care. Unlike many other Pokémon lines, Roselia does not have a Mega Evolution form, meaning its evolution into Roserade represents the ultimate form players can achieve without external items or mechanics beyond the Shiny Stone.
Where to Find
hoenn route 117
hoenn
+1 more
trophy garden
sinnoh
+3 more
sinnoh route 212
sinnoh
+13 more
sinnoh route 224
sinnoh
+2 more
sinnoh route 221
sinnoh
+4 more
sinnoh route 229
sinnoh
+1 more
sinnoh route 225
sinnoh
sinnoh sea route 230
sinnoh
sinnoh route 208
sinnoh
+3 more
sinnoh route 209
sinnoh
sinnoh route 210
sinnoh
unova route 12
unova
+9 more
lostlorn forest
unova
+5 more
unova victory road 2
unova
+17 more
kalos route 7
kalos
+3 more
ulaula meadow
alola
Roselia Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Roselia is fundamentally characterized by its commitment to defending its prized flowers and the calming aroma they produce. According to Pokédex accounts, the fragrance emitted by healthy Roselia has profound effects on both allies and opponents, bringing serenity to living things and making foes careless in battle—a trait reflected in its movepool and special defensive capabilities. The Pokémon inhabits grassy areas where it seeks out nutritionally rich springwater, which directly influences the vibrancy and quality of its blooms; Roselia raised on clean drinking water are known to develop vividly colored flowers. When threatened, Roselia exhibits an aggressive defensive strategy, shooting sharp thorns as projectiles at any opponent attempting to steal or damage its flowers. Beyond this protective instinct, Roselia participates in an old tradition of challenging opponents to duels through the sending of thorns, suggesting a complex social behavior tied to honor and competition. The Pokémon's relationship with water quality demonstrates ecological awareness and environmental sensitivity rare among Pokémon species.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
ROSELIA shoots sharp thorns as projectiles at any opponent that tries to steal the flowers on its arms. The aroma of this POKéMON brings serenity to living things.
On extremely rare occasions, a ROSELIA is said to appear with its flowers in unusual colors. The thorns on this POKéMON’s head contain a vicious poison.
A ROSELIA that drinks nutritionally rich springwater blooms with lovely flowers. The fragrance of its flowers has the effect of making its foes careless.
Its flowers give off a relaxing fragrance. The stronger its aroma, the healthier the ROSELIA is.
Generation IV
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.
The more healthy the ROSELIA, the more pleasant its flowers’ aroma. Its scent deeply relaxes people.
ROSELIA that drink nutritionally rich springwater are said to reveal rare coloration when they bloom.
Generation V
The more healthy the Roselia, the more pleasant its flowers’ aroma. Its scent deeply relaxes people.
It uses the different poisons in each hand separately when it attacks. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is.
Generation VI
It uses the different poisons in each hand separately when it attacks. The stronger its aroma, the healthier it is.
Roselia that drink nutritionally rich springwater are said to reveal rare coloration when they bloom.
Roselia shoots sharp thorns as projectiles at any opponent that tries to steal the flowers on its arms. The aroma of this Pokémon brings serenity to living things.
On extremely rare occasions, a Roselia is said to appear with its flowers in unusual colors. The thorns on this Pokémon’s head contain a vicious poison.
Generation VIII
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.
Though beautiful, it has highly poisonous thorns. There is an old tradition in my homeland wherein one would send these thorns to an opponent to challenge them to a duel.
Roselia Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Roselia derives directly from the word 'rose,' the iconic flowering plant that forms the aesthetic and biological core of the Pokémon's design. In Japanese, it is known as Roselia (ロゼリア), maintaining the rose-based nomenclature across languages and emphasizing the intentional design philosophy. The Pokémon's design philosophy merges botanical beauty with defensive toxicity, creating a visual metaphor for nature's dual capacity for grace and danger. The three thorns on its head reference classic rose thorns, while the dual-colored roses it wields in each hand symbolize balance and duality—concepts reinforced by its Grass/Poison typing and the Pokédex entries suggesting it uses different poisons in each hand. Its petite frame and delicate appearance contrast sharply with its venomous nature and aggressive defensive behavior, creating a compelling character design that has resonated with players since Generation III's introduction in 2002. The design also draws inspiration from traditional floral symbolism, with roses historically representing beauty, love, and passion—qualities reflected in Roselia's serene aroma and graceful movements.
Learnable Moves
Roselia can learn 75 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| absorb | grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| aromatherapy | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cotton spore | grass | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass whistle | grass | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| growth | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| ingrain | grass | Status | — | — | 20 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| life dew | water | Status | — | — | 10 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mega drain | grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mind reader | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| petal blizzard | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| petal dance | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| pin missile | bug | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| poison powder | poison | Status | — | 75 | 35 |
| poison sting | poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| power whip | grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| razor leaf | grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep powder | grass | Status | — | 75 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stun spore | grass | Status | — | 75 | 30 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| toxic spikes | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
Roselia Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Roselia functions as a moderately-tiered threat, utilizing its exceptional Special Attack stat of 100 and respectable Special Defense of 80 to wall opponents and deal consistent damage through special moves. With access to diverse movesets including Grass Whistle (its Generation III signature move), Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, and coverage moves like Shadow Ball or Psychic, Roselia can adapt to various team compositions and roles. Its ability options significantly influence its competitive viability: Natural Cure allows Roselia to switch out and purge status conditions, Poison Point grants a 30% chance to poison attackers on contact, and its hidden ability Leaf Guard provides protection against status ailments during strong sunlight, synergizing effectively with Grassy Terrain or weather-based teams. However, Roselia's frail physical defense of 45 and modest HP of 50 leave it vulnerable to physical attacks and priority moves, necessitating strategic positioning and team support. The speed tier of 65 is middling, meaning many common threats can outspeed Roselia without significant investment, limiting its ability to consistently secure guaranteed kills. Most competitive players view Roselia as a solid mid-tier option suitable for casual play and lower-tier competitive formats, though it remains outclassed by its evolution Roserade in serious competitive environments.
Commonly Asked Questions About Roselia
What type is Roselia?
Roselia is a grass and poison type Pokemon.
What does Roselia evolve into?
Roselia evolves into roserade.
What are Roselia's weaknesses?
Roselia is weak to psychic, flying, fire and ice type moves.
Where can I find Roselia?
Roselia can be found in hoenn route 117 (hoenn), trophy garden (sinnoh) and sinnoh route 212 (sinnoh) and 13 other locations.
Roselia Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Roselia has achieved notable cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise through multiple significant appearances in the animated series, most notably as the signature Pokémon of the Pokémon Contests enthusiast Drew, who uses his Roselia extensively in competitive performance showcases throughout the Advanced Generation and beyond. Drew's Roselia evolves into Roserade during his journey, creating a memorable character arc that showcased the emotional investment trainers develop with their Pokémon across generations. Additionally, the famous Coordinator Nando also features a Roselia as a central member of his team, further cementing the species' association with performance-based battles and artistic competition. The Pokémon's aesthetically beautiful design and serene nature have made it popular among casual players and collectors who appreciate its floral elegance, while its dual Grass/Poison typing established it as an important representative of that type combination in Generation III. Beyond anime appearances, Roselia has been featured prominently in trading card games, merchandise, and official artwork, contributing to its recognition as an iconic Generation III Pokémon. Its representation in official media has consistently emphasized themes of beauty, growth, and the duality between delicate appearance and toxic defense, making it a philosophically rich character within the broader Pokémon narrative.
Where to Find Roselia in Every Pokémon Game
Roselia's availability across Pokémon games has remained consistent since its introduction in Generation III, appearing as a catchable Pokémon in most core-series titles with varying encounter methods and locations. In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Roselia can be found in grassy areas throughout Hoenn, with specific locations varying by game version and availability increasing with progression through the Pokédex. Subsequent generations have included Roselia in regional Pokédexes or as evolutionary partners to available Budew, making it accessible to players willing to invest in friendship-based evolution mechanics. Generation IV games (Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum) feature Roselia as a post-national Pokédex Pokémon, while Black 2 and White 2 include it in their expanded Pokédex, allowing players to experience it in the Unova region. Kalos's central region features Roselia as a Pokédex entry, maintaining its availability through Generation VI's extensive Pokémon roster. More recent generations, including Sword and Shield, Legends: Arceus, and Legends: Z-A, continue to include Roselia, though its specific availability may vary with game mechanics and regional limitations. The relatively high catch rate of 150 makes Roselia comparatively easy to capture in standard encounters, and its pre-evolution Budew can be obtained through breeding, ensuring that dedicated players can always acquire Roselia regardless of their position in a game's progression.