Sunkernin Pokémon Orange
Pokédex Entry
Seed Pokémon
It is very weak. Its only means of defense is to shake its leaves desperately at its attacker.
Sunkern in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Sunkern is #191 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its grass typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (3)
Level Up Moves (8)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb | grass | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| GrowthLevel: 6Growth | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Raises the SPCL. ATK rating. | ||||||
| Leech SeedLevel: 13Leech Seed | grass | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Steals HP from the foe on every turn. | ||||||
| Morning SunLevel: 18Morning Sun | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Restores HP (varies by time). | ||||||
| Bullet SeedLevel: 25Bullet Seed | grass | PWR25 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Shoots seeds that strike 2-5 times. | ||||||
| Sunny DayLevel: 30Sunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | ||
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SynthesisLevel: 37Synthesis | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Restores HP (varies by time). | ||||||
| Giga DrainLevel: 42Giga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (15)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Bullet SeedBullet Seed | grass | PWR25 | ACC100 | PP30 | TM09TM09 | |
| Shoots seeds that strike 2-5 times. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM19TM19 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| SolarbeamSolarbeam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Earth PowerEarth Power | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM33TM33 | |
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| Seed BombSeed Bomb | grass | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM50TM50 | |
| Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy. | ||||||
| CutCut | grass | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (2)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords Dance(Route 71)Swords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A dance that increases ATTACK. | |||||||
| Attract(Kumquat House3)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | |||||||
Type Summary
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.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Sunkern, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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