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    Sunkern Pokemon Guide

    Sunkern is a small Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2. It is known for its seed-like design, low base stats and evolution into Sunflora when exposed to a Sun Stone. This guide covers Sunkern’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions information.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Sunkern

    sunkern

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Sunkern

    sunkern

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Sunkern guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Sunkern Description

    Sunkern is a small Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2. It is known for its seed-like design, low base stats and evolution into Sunflora when exposed to a Sun Stone.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Sunkern Good in Competitive?

    Sunkern is generally not a strong competitive Pokemon because of its extremely low stats. Its main value comes from novelty, challenge runs, early-game Grass utility and its evolution into Sunflora.

    Its best role depends on format, available moves and whether it is being used before or after evolution.

    Sunkern Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Sunkern, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Sunkern

    National Dex

    #0191

    Type

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Grass

    Species

    Seed Pokemon

    Height

    1’00” / 0.3 m

    30 cm

    Weight

    4.0 lbs / 1.8 kg

    1.8 kg

    Abilities

    Chlorophyll, Solar Power, Early Bird

    Sunkern Stats

    Sunkern has very low stats across the board. It is best viewed as a pre-evolution that should become Sunflora when the player has a Sun Stone.

    Hp
    30
    Attack
    30
    Defense
    30
    Special Attack
    30
    Special Defense
    30
    Speed
    30

    Sunkern Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    These are some of Sunkern’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Giga Drain

    A Grass-type attack that provides damage and recovery in one move.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Mega Drain

    An early draining move that helps Sunkern stay healthy during story progression.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Seed Bomb

    A reliable physical Grass-type attack in games where it is available.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Energy Ball

    A reliable special Grass-type attack for consistent damage.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Leech Seed

    Adds chip damage and passive recovery to support longer games.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Growth

    Boosts attacking stats and works especially well in sunlight.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Endeavor

    Can reduce a target’s HP to match the user’s current HP in niche situations.

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Solar Beam

    A powerful Grass-type move that works especially well in harsh sunlight.

    Sunkern All Moves

    Use the section below to view Sunkern’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Growth Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    7Absorb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special20100
    10Mega Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special40100
    16Razor Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical5595
    19Worry Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status–100
    22Giga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
    25Endeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
    28Synthesis Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    31Solar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    34Double Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    36Sunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    39Seed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMBullet Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical25100
    TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMEarth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
    TMEncore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMEndeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMEnergy Ball Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special90100
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
    TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special–100
    TMGrassy Terrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMLeaf Storm Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special13090
    TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMMagical Leaf Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special60–
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMSeed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
    TMWeather Ball Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
    Egg Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Curse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    Encore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    Grassy Terrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    Ingrain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status––
    Leech Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status–90
    Morning Sun Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––

    Sunkern Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Sunkern is a Grass-type Pokemon.

    Type

    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Grass

    Weaknesses

    Fire type Pokemon iconBug type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon iconIce type Pokemon icon

    Fire, Bug, Flying, Poison, Ice

    Resistances

    Ground type Pokemon iconWater type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon icon

    Ground, Water, Grass, Electric

    Immunity

    None

    None

    Sunkern Abilities

    Sunkern’s abilities shape how it performs across story play and competitive formats.

    Chlorophyll

    Doubles Speed in harsh sunlight, helping this Pokemon act faster on sun teams.

    Solar Power

    Boosts Special Attack in harsh sunlight while costing HP each turn.

    Early Bird

    Allows the Pokemon to wake up from sleep faster.

    Sunkern Evolution

    Sunkern is part of the Sunkern evolution line.

    Stage 1

    Sunkern

    Grass type Pokemon icon
    sunkern

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Sunflora

    Grass type Pokemon icon
    sunflora

    Evolves from Sunkern when exposed to a Sun Stone

    Where to Find Sunkern in Pokemon Games

    Sunkern’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the tables below for general availability by generation.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Sunkern
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available in this game.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Sunkern
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Route 24 and National Park.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Route 24 and National Park.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Route 24 and National Park.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Sunkern
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Safari Zone.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Sunkern
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Route 204.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Route 204.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Route 204.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Route 24 and National Park.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Route 24 and National Park.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Sunkern
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Route 12.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Route 12.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Route 20.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Route 20.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Sunkern
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Mirage Spots.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Mirage Spots.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Sunkern
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Trade or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let's Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Sunkern
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Route 204, Grassland Cave and Sunlit Cavern.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Route 204, Grassland Cave and Sunlit Cavern.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Sunkern
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Paldea provinces, Glaseado Mountain, East Paldean Sea and The Pokemon League area.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Paldea provinces, Glaseado Mountain, East Paldean Sea and The Pokemon League area.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Sunkern
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Sunkern FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Sunkern. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Sunkern?

    Sunkern is a Grass-type Pokemon.

    What is Sunkern weak against?

    Sunkern is weak to Fire, Bug, Flying, Poison, Ice-type moves.

    What does Sunkern evolve from?

    Sunkern is part of the Sunkern evolution line.

    What are Sunkern’s abilities?

    Sunkern’s abilities are Chlorophyll, Solar Power, Early Bird.

    What are Sunkern’s best moves?

    Sunkern’s useful moves include Giga Drain, Mega Drain, Seed Bomb, Energy Ball, Leech Seed.

    Is Sunkern good in Pokemon?

    Sunkern is generally not a strong competitive Pokemon because of its extremely low stats. Its main value comes from novelty, challenge runs, early-game Grass utility and its evolution into Sunflora.

    How do you get Sunkern?

    Sunkern can be found, evolved, transferred or traded depending on the Pokemon game.

    Is shiny Sunkern available?

    Yes, shiny Sunkern exists in Pokemon games where shiny hunting or transfer availability supports it.


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