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No. 0191 · Generation II · Johto

Sunkern

The Seed Pokémon

TL;DR. Sunkern is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 180. It may drop out of the sky suddenly. If attacked by a SPEAROW, it will violently shake its leaves.

Grass

It may drop out of the sky suddenly. If attacked by a SPEAROW, it will violently shake its leaves.

Height0.3 m
Weight1.8 kg
AbilitiesChlorophyll, Solar Power
HiddenEarly Bird
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 180. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 30
Attack 30
Defense 30
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 30
Speed 30
Total180
180 base stat total, the 1023rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 127th among Grass-types.
30 base HP, Sunkern's strongest stat, ranking 127th of 127 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Sunkern in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Sunkern reaches 395 CP at level 40 and 452 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack55
GO Defense55
GO Stamina102
Max CP (L40)395
Max CP (L50)447
Best buddy (L51)452
Raid catch CP 197–226 (L20). Weather boosted 247–282 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Sunkern.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Sunkern, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Sunkern?

Sunkern is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Sunkern weak to?

Sunkern takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Sunkern resistant to?

Sunkern resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Sunkern evolve?

Sunkern evolves into Sunflora (Use Sun Stone).

What generation is Sunkern from?

Sunkern was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0191.

What are Sunkern's base stats?

Sunkern has HP 30, Attack 30, Defense 30, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 180.

What are Sunkern's abilities?

Sunkern can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Solar Power, plus the Hidden Ability Early Bird.

Is Sunkern legendary or mythical?

No. Sunkern is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Sunkern's best stat?

Sunkern's highest base stat is HP at 30, which ranks 127th of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Sunkern good?

Sunkern has a base stat total of 180, the 1023rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 127th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Sunkern as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Sunkern in Gold
Gen II Gold
Sunkern in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Sunkern in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Sunkern in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Sunkern in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Sunkern in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Sunkern 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Sunkern is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ice Poison Flying Bug
½× Resists
Water Grass Electric Ground
Comparison

Sunkern vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Sunkern Grass avg Difference
HP 30 66 -36
Attack 30 75 -45
Defense 30 72 -42
Special Attack 30 72 -42
Special Defense 30 72 -42
Speed 30 60 -30
Total 180 417 -237
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Game appearances

Sunkern appears in 24 games.

Every mainline release where Sunkern is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Sunkern in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town
Gold, Silver, Crystal
Kanto Route 24National Park
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Johto Safari Zone Zone MeadowKanto Route 24National Park
Emerald
Hoenn Safari Zone Expansion NorthHoenn Safari Zone Expansion South
Black, White
Unova Route 12
Black 2, White 2
Unova Route 20
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spot Forest East OF MossdeepMirage Spot Forest North OF LilycoveMirage Spot Forest North OF Route 124Mirage Spot Forest South OF Route 109Mirage Spot Forest South OF Route 132Mirage Spot Forest West OF Route 114
X, Y
Friend Safari Grass
Pokémon anime

Sunkern appears in 5 episodes.

From HZ041 (2024-03-01) through DP032 (2007-05-03).

TCG Pocket appearances

3 Sunkern cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.