Sunkern
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.
It may drop out of the sky suddenly. If attacked by a SPEAROW, it will violently shake its leaves.
Stat spread.
Total of 180. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Sunkern is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Sunkern appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Sunkern is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Sunkern in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.
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.
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