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Sunkernin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

grass

Pokédex Entry

Seed Pokémon

It lives by drinking only dewdrops from under the leaves of plants. It is said that it eats nothing else.

Sunkern in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Sunkern is #191 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux. This page covers its grass typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 3 encounter locations.

Type
Grass
Dex
#191
Abilities
Chlorophyll(Primary)

Raises Speed by 1 stage in Sunshine.

Solar Power(Secondary)

Trades HP for power in sunshine.

Growth Rate
mediumslow
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
grass
Hatch Rate
Slowest (40 cycles)
Catch Rate
235
pokeball
Poké Ball18.1%
greatball
Great Ball25.0%
ultraball
Ultra Ball31.0%
Base Exp
52
EV Yield
1 SpecialAttack
Weak To
fire ×2ice ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×2
Resists
water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Base form
Use Sun Stone on Sunkern

How to Obtain

Sunkern appears in Ilex Forest (rare), in Route 29 (rare), and in Mt. Ember (very rare). Wild ones range from level two to 11.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (22)

TackleLevel: 1normal
PWR40ACC100PP35
A physical attack in which the user charges, full body, into the foe.
MimicLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC100PP10
The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Sweet ScentLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC100PP20
Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild Pokémon.
GrowthLevel: 3normal
PWR0ACC0PP40
The user's body is forced to grow which raises the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
AbsorbLevel: 5grass
PWR30ACC100PP25
An attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
IngrainLevel: 7grass
PWR0ACC0PP20
The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. It can't switch out.
RolloutLevel: 10rock
PWR30ACC90PP20
A 5-turn rolling attack that becomes stronger each time it hits.
GrasswhistleLevel: 13grass
PWR0ACC55PP15
A pleasant melody is played to lull the foe into a deep sleep.
Leech SeedLevel: 17grass
PWR0ACC90PP10
A seed is planted on the foe to steal some HP for the user on every turn.
EndeavorLevel: 20normal
PWR1ACC100PP5
Gains power the fewer HP the user has compared with the foe.
Mega DrainLevel: 23grass
PWR55ACC100PP15
A tough attack that drains half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Worry SeedLevel: 26grass
PWR0ACC100PP10
A worrying seed is planted on the foe, making its ability Insomnia.
Razor LeafLevel: 29grass
PWR55ACC95PP25
The foe is hit with a cutting leaf. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
SynthesisLevel: 32grass
PWR0ACC0PP5
Restores the user's HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Sunny DayLevel: 32fire
PWR0ACC0PP5
The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
FacadeLevel: 35normal
PWR70ACC100PP20
An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Giga DrainLevel: 38grass
PWR75ACC100PP10
A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Sludge BombLevel: 41poison
PWR90ACC100PP10
Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
Seed BombLevel: 45grass
PWR80ACC100PP15
The user shoots a barrage of hard seeds at the foe.
Earth PowerLevel: 49ground
PWR90ACC100PP10
Makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. Lower the foe's Sp. Def.
ToxicLevel: 54poison
PWR0ACC85PP10
A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Petal DanceLevel: 60grass
PWR120ACC100PP20
The user attacks with petals for two to three turns, then gets confused.

Egg Moves (9)

Curseghost
PWR0ACC0PP10
A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
Encorenormal
PWR0ACC100PP5
Makes the foe use the move it last used repeatedly for three turns.
Grasswhistlegrass
PWR0ACC55PP15
A pleasant melody is played to lull the foe into a deep sleep.
Helping Handnormal
PWR0ACC0PP20
A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a battle.
Ingraingrass
PWR0ACC0PP20
The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. It can't switch out.
Leech Seedgrass
PWR0ACC90PP10
A seed is planted on the foe to steal some HP for the user on every turn.
Light Screenpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP30
A wall of light cuts damage from Special attacks for five turns.
Nature Powernormal
PWR0ACC0PP20
An attack that changes type depending on the user's location.
Sweet Scentnormal
PWR0ACC100PP20
Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild Pokémon.

TM/HM Moves (15)

Curseghost
PWR0ACC0PP10TM03
A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
Toxicpoison
PWR0ACC85PP10TM06
A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden Powertypeless
PWR60ACC100PP15TM10
An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny Dayfire
PWR0ACC0PP5TM11
The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Sweet Scentnormal
PWR0ACC100PP20TM12
Allures the foe to reduce evasiveness. It also attracts wild Pokémon.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Giga Draingrass
PWR75ACC100PP10TM19
A harsh attack that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
Solarbeamgrass
PWR120ACC100PP10TM22
A 2-turn move that blasts the foe with absorbed energy in the 2nd turn.
Returnnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM27
This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Double Teamnormal
PWR0ACC0PP15TM32
The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swaggernormal
PWR0ACC90PP15TM34
A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Sludge Bombpoison
PWR90ACC100PP10TM36
Filthy sludge is hurled at the foe. It may poison the target.
Restpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP10TM44
The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Cutgrass
PWR60ACC95PP30HM01
A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat.
Flashnormal
PWR0ACC100PP20HM05
A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves.

Move Tutor Moves (14)

Earth Power(Route 3)ground
PWR90ACC100PP10Tutor
Makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. Lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Grass Knot(National Park, New Bark Town)grass
PWR1ACC100PP20Tutor
Grass snares and trips the foe. It does more damage to heavier foes.
Dazzling Gleam(Route 26)fairy
PWR80ACC100PP10Tutor
The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Attract(Goldenrod City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP15Tutor
If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk(Ecruteak City)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Energy Ball(Celadon City)grass
PWR80ACC100PP10Tutor
The foe is blasted with natural energy. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)normal
PWR70ACC100PP20Tutor
An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP10Tutor
The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)normal
PWR85ACC100PP15Tutor
The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Leaf Blade(Battle Tower, Safari Zone)grass
PWR90ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is slashed with a sharp leaf. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Moonblast(Celadon Dept., Underwater Kanto)fairy
PWR95ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is attacked with the power of the moon, this may lower its Sp. Atk.
Swords Dance(Battle Tower)normal
PWR0ACC0PP30Tutor
A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
Magical Leaf(Battle Tower, The Bug Catching Contest)grass
PWR60ACC0PP20Tutor
The foe is attacked with a strange leaf that cannot be evaded.
Encore(Goldenrod Dept.)normal
PWR0ACC100PP5Tutor
Makes the foe use the move it last used repeatedly for three turns.

Type Summary

5
Weaknesses
4
Resistances
0
Immunities
9
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Sunkern. Use these types to counter it effectively.

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Sunkern resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Base Stats

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