Sunkernin Pokémon Johto Legends

grass

Pokédex Entry

Seed Pokémon

It is very weak. Its only means of defense is to shake its leaves desperately at its attacker.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#230 Regional Dex · #191 National

Abilities

Chlorophyll(Primary)

Raises Speed in sunlight.

Solar Power(Secondary)

Boosts Sp.Atk in Sun, lowers HP.

Early Bird(Hidden)

Wakes up early from sleeping.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

plant

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

235

Poké Ball18.1%

Great Ball25.0%

Ultra Ball31.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

None

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 Wild Area5 (uncommon), and in Wild Area1 (rare). Expect to find it at level 15.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP25
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	GrowthLevel: 1Growth	Raises Attack and Spcl.Atk.
7	GrasswhistleLevel: 7Grasswhistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
7	GrasswhistleLevel: 7Grasswhistle	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
10	Mega DrainLevel: 10Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP15
10	Mega DrainLevel: 10Mega Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
13	Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
13	Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
16	Razor LeafLevel: 16Razor Leaf	grass	PWR55	ACC95	PP25
16	Razor LeafLevel: 16Razor Leaf	Has a high critical hit ratio.
19	ProtectLevel: 19Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
19	ProtectLevel: 19Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
22	Giga DrainLevel: 22Giga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10
22	Giga DrainLevel: 22Giga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
25	AgilityLevel: 25Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
25	AgilityLevel: 25Agility	Sharply increases the user's Speed.
28	SynthesisLevel: 28Synthesis	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
28	SynthesisLevel: 28Synthesis	Restores HP (varies by time).
31	Earth PowerLevel: 31Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
31	Earth PowerLevel: 31Earth Power	Ground erupts, can lower Spcl.Def.
34	SolarbeamLevel: 34Solarbeam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
34	SolarbeamLevel: 34Solarbeam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
37	Double EdgeLevel: 37Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
37	Double EdgeLevel: 37Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
40	Sunny DayLevel: 40Sunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5
40	Sunny DayLevel: 40Sunny Day	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
43	Seed BombLevel: 43Seed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
43	Seed BombLevel: 43Seed Bomb	Hard-shelled seeds barrage the foe.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
EndureEndure	Always leaves at least 1HP.
EncoreEncore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
GrasswhistleGrasswhistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
GrasswhistleGrasswhistle	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Sweet ScentSweet Scent	Reduces the foe's evasiveness.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	Hard-shelled seeds barrage the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (17)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The power varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	fairy	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM12TM12
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	User emits a powerful flash.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Ups Spcl.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
SolarbeamSolarbeam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
SolarbeamSolarbeam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Heightens evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the target.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM52TM52
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Sphere of energy, lowers Spcl.Def.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM57TM57
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (3)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Strength SapStrength Sap	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TutorTutor
Strength SapStrength Sap	Heals user and lowers foe's Attack.
MoonblastMoonblast	fairy	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	TutorTutor
MoonblastMoonblast	May lower Spcl.Atk with moon power.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TutorTutor
Grass KnotGrass Knot	Damage depends on target's weight.