Sunkern

#20 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Seed Pokémon

Sunkern

#20 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Seed Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

170

264

Attack

174

Defense

174

Sp. Atk

174

Sp. Def

174

Speed

174

Total

180

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Aipom

Sunflora

Normal

Shiny

Sunkern

Seed Pokémon

#20

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

1.8 kg (4 lbs)

Abilities

Chlorophyll Solar Power Early Bird(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Sunkern takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Unova #20
EV yield	1 SpA
Catch rate	235
Base Exp.	36

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Grass
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

It suddenly falls out of the sky in the morning. Knowing it’s weak, it simply feeds until it evolves.

Pokémon White 2

It suddenly falls out of the sky in the morning. Knowing it’s weak, it simply feeds until it evolves.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Sunkern #20	Use Sun Stone	Sunflora #21

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Black 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	9	20%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	4%	During Spring
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	10	4%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	4%	During Autumn
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	4%	During Winter
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	1%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	1%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	During Spring
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	4%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	During Autumn
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	During Winter
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	-

White 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	9	20%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	4%	During Spring
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	10	4%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	4%	During Autumn
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	4%	During Winter
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	1%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in dark grass	11	1%	-
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	During Spring
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	4%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	During Autumn
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	4%	During Winter
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	During Summer
Route 20 Road 20	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Absorb	Special	20	100	25	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Start	Growth	Status	-	-	40	The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
4	Ingrain	Status	-	-	20	The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
7	Grass Whistle	Status	-	55	15	The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
10	Mega Drain	Special	40	100	15	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
13	Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
16	Razor Leaf	Physical	55	95	25	Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
19	Worry Seed	Status	-	100	10	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.
22	Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
25	Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
28	Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
31	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
34	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
37	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
40	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
43	Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM16	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM20	Safeguard	Status	-	-	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Special	90	100	10	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	80	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM86	Grass Knot	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
After You	Status	-	-	15	The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Worry Seed	Status	-	100	10	A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Encore	Status	-	100	5	The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Grass Whistle	Status	-	55	15	The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.
Ingrain	Status	-	-	20	The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.
Morning Sun	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Nature Power	Status	-	-	20	An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Sweet Scent	Status	-	100	20	A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Chlorophyll

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Solar Power

Ability Slot 2

In sunshine, Sp. Atk is boosted but HP decreases.

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

Early Bird(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

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