Sunkernin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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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

#105 Johto Dex · #191 National

Abilities

Chlorophyll(Primary)

Raises Speed in sunshine.

Solar Power(Secondary)

Powers up in sunshine.

Early Bird(Hidden)

Awakens quickly from sleep.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

grass

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

Related Guides

How to Obtain

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

Wild Encounters (4)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
4	IngrainLevel: 4Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
4	IngrainLevel: 4Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
7	Grass WhistleLevel: 7Grass Whistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
7	Grass WhistleLevel: 7Grass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
10	Mega DrainLevel: 10Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
10	Mega DrainLevel: 10Mega Drain	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
13	Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
13	Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
16	Razor LeafLevel: 16Razor Leaf	grass	PWR55	ACC95	PP25
16	Razor LeafLevel: 16Razor Leaf	Cuts enemies with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
19	Worry SeedLevel: 19Worry Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
19	Worry SeedLevel: 19Worry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
22	Giga DrainLevel: 22Giga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
22	Giga DrainLevel: 22Giga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
25	EndeavorLevel: 25Endeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
25	EndeavorLevel: 25Endeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
28	SynthesisLevel: 28Synthesis	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
28	SynthesisLevel: 28Synthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
31	Natural GiftLevel: 31Natural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
31	Natural GiftLevel: 31Natural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
34	Solar BeamLevel: 34Solar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
34	Solar BeamLevel: 34Solar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
37	Double EdgeLevel: 37Double Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
37	Double EdgeLevel: 37Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
40	Sunny DayLevel: 40Sunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
40	Sunny DayLevel: 40Sunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
43	Seed BombLevel: 43Seed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
43	Seed BombLevel: 43Seed Bomb	A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.

Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Helping HandHelping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Helping HandHelping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
IngrainIngrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
IngrainIngrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	Allures the foes to harshly reduce evasiveness.Allures the foes to reduce evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
BideBide	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP10
BideBide	Endures attack for 2 turns to retaliate double.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Morning SunMorning Sun	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Morning SunMorning Sun	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (8)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
6	GrowthLevel: 6Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
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	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
13	Mega DrainLevel: 13Mega Drain	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
18	IngrainLevel: 18Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
18	IngrainLevel: 18Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
25	EndeavorLevel: 25Endeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
25	EndeavorLevel: 25Endeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
30	Sunny DayLevel: 30Sunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
30	Sunny DayLevel: 30Sunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
37	SynthesisLevel: 37Synthesis	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
37	SynthesisLevel: 37Synthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
42	Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
42	Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.

Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Helping HandHelping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Helping HandHelping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.

TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

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

fire2×ice2×poison2×flying2×bug2×

Resistances & Immunities

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

water0.5×electric0.5×grass0.5×ground0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Sunkern, either offensively or defensively.

Sunkernin Pokémon Heart & Soul

Pokédex Entry