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Sunkernin Pokémon Heart & Soul

grass

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Pokédex Entry

Seed Pokémon

Sunkern try to minimize movement to conserve the nutrients they have stored in their bodies for evolution. They will not eat, subsisting only on morning dew.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#191

Abilities

CHLOROPHYLL(Primary)

Raises Speed in sunshine.

EARLY BIRD(Secondary)

Awakens quickly from sleep.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

mon_egg_groups, p_updated_abilities

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

235

Poké Ball18.1%

Great Ball25.0%

Ultra Ball31.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Sunkern

Base form

→

Sunflora

Use Sun Stone on Sunkern

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How to Obtain

Sunkern appears in Route 24 Hns (uncommon), in Safari Zone Southeast (uncommon), and in National Park Normal Hns (rare), among one other area. Wild ones range from level 16 to 45.

Wild Encounters (4)


National Park Normal Hns	any	Field	Lv. 16-17	19%
Route 24 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 43	30%
Safari Zone Northeast	any	Field	Lv. 34	10%
Safari Zone Southeast	any	Field	Lv. 33-35	30%

Level Up Moves (8)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	20	100	0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
6	GrowthLevel: 6Growth	normal	0	0	0
6	GrowthLevel: 6Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
13	Mega DrainLevel: 13Mega Drain	grass	40	100	25
13	Mega DrainLevel: 13Mega Drain	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
18	IngrainLevel: 18Ingrain	grass	0	0	20
18	IngrainLevel: 18Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
25	EndeavorLevel: 25Endeavor	normal	1	100	5
25	EndeavorLevel: 25Endeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
30	Sunny DayLevel: 30Sunny Day	fire	0	0	5
30	Sunny DayLevel: 30Sunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
37	SynthesisLevel: 37Synthesis	grass	0	0	5
37	SynthesisLevel: 37Synthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
42	Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain	grass	0	100	25
42	Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	0	55	15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	0	90	10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
CurseCurse	normal	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Helping HandHelping Hand	normal	0	0	20
Helping HandHelping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.

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TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	0	100	30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.