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Budew
Diamond & Pearl 43/130 • uncommon
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- 43/130
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $4.77
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put Roselia from your hand onto Budew (this counts as evolving Budew) and remove all damage counters from Budew.
Search your deck for a Trainer card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Budew first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Diamond & Pearl base set, released in 2007. This set marked the beginning of the fourth generation of Pokémon, introducing players to the Sinnoh region and new mechanics such as Pokémon LV.X. As a pre-evolution to Roselia, Budew was designed to reflect the transition into the modern era of the game, emphasizing the expanded Pokédex that defined the Nintendo DS titles of that time.
The card artwork was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon franchise. His style for this card focuses on a clean, minimalist representation of the small Grass-type Pokémon, prioritizing clarity and iconic character traits that align with the established aesthetic of the Diamond & Pearl era. Like many uncommon cards of the period, it served as a functional piece for players building out their deck compositions, fitting into the standard card layout that defined the mid-2000s era of competitive play.
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