Sunkernin Pokémon Modern Emerald

grass

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

Raises Speed in sunshine.

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

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How to Obtain

Sunkern appears in Safari Zone Southeast (uncommon), and in Safari Zone Northeast (rare). Wild ones range from level 22 to 35.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (12)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP25
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
6	GrowthLevel: 6Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
6	GrowthLevel: 6Growth	Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
13	Mega DrainLevel: 13Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP15
13	Mega DrainLevel: 13Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
13	Grass WhistleLevel: 13Grass Whistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
13	Grass WhistleLevel: 13Grass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
18	IngrainLevel: 18Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
18	IngrainLevel: 18Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
23	Earth PowerLevel: 23Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
23	Earth PowerLevel: 23Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
25	EndeavorLevel: 25Endeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
25	EndeavorLevel: 25Endeavor	Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP.
29	Razor LeafLevel: 29Razor Leaf	grass	PWR55	ACC95	PP25
29	Razor LeafLevel: 29Razor Leaf	Cuts the enemy with leaves. High critical-hit ratio.
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.
38	Double EdgeLevel: 38Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
38	Double EdgeLevel: 38Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
42	Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10
42	Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.

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Egg Moves (10)

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 2 to 6 turns.
IngrainIngrain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
IngrainIngrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
EmberEmber	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
EmberEmber	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire SpinFire Spin	fire	PWR35	ACC95	PP15
Fire SpinFire Spin	Traps the foe in a ring of fire for 2 to 5 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	PWR0	ACC95	PP20
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
CurseCurse	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for Ghosts.
Helping HandHelping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Helping HandHelping Hand	Boosts the power of the recipient's moves.

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TM/HM Moves (19)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP30	TM09TM09
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Creates a wall of light that lowers Sp. Atk damage.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	A mystical force prevents all status problems.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CutCut	grass	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.