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Sunkern in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

#191 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Seed Pokémon

Sunkern in the National Pokédex
Sunkern sprite

Normal

Shiny Sunkern sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Omega Ruby

Sunkern tries to move as little as it possibly can. It does so because it tries to conserve all the nutrients it has stored in its body for its evolution. It will not eat a thing, subsisting only on morning dew.

Alpha Sapphire

Sunkern tries to move as little as it possibly can. It does so because it tries to conserve all the nutrients it has stored in its body for its evolution. It will not eat a thing, subsisting only on morning dew.

Pokémon details

Type

Grass

Category

Seed Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

1.8 kg (4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0191

Sunkern in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

30

170

264

Attack

30

58

174

Defense

30

58

174

Sp. Atk

30

58

174

Sp. Def

30

58

174

Speed

30

58

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.

Type-only matchups for Sunkern, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
235
Base Exp.
36

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Sunkern

Sunkern

#191

Sun StoneUse Sun Stone
Sunflora

Sunflora

#192

Mirage Spot

Found only at Mirage Forest Mirage Spots, which appear near Routes 109, 114, 124, and 132, plus Lilycove City and Mossdeep City.

Alpha Sapphire
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (North of Lilycove)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3830%

-

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (South of Route 132)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3860%

-

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (East of Mossdeep)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3830%

-

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (South of Route 109)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3810%

-

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (North of Route 124)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3830%

-

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (West of Route 114)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3830%

-

Omega Ruby
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (North of Lilycove)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3830%

-

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (South of Route 132)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3860%

-

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (East of Mossdeep)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3830%

-

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (South of Route 109)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3810%

-

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (North of Route 124)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3830%

-

Mirage Forest

Mirage Forest (West of Route 114)

Walking in tall grass or a cave36-3830%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartAbsorb

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass2010025
StartGrowth

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal--20
4Ingrain

The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.

Grass--20
7Grass Whistle

The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.

Grass-5515
10Mega Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass4010015
13Leech Seed

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Grass-9010
16Razor Leaf

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Grass559525
19Worry Seed

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Grass-10010
22Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
25Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005
28Synthesis

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Grass--5
31Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015
34Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
37Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015
40Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
43Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM20Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass9010010
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate dark caves.

Normal-10020
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Secret Power

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

Normal7010020
TM96Nature Power

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal--20
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
After You

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

Normal--15
Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010
Endeavor

An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Normal-1005
Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015
Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Synthesis

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Grass--5
Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010
Worry Seed

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Grass-10010

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
Encore

The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

Normal-1005
Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
Grass Whistle

The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.

Grass-5515
Grassy Terrain

The user turns the ground under everyone’s feet to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn.

Grass--10
Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
Ingrain

The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.

Grass--20
Leech Seed

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Grass-9010
Morning Sun

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Normal--5
Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015
Nature Power

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal--20
Sweet Scent

A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. This also lures wild Pokémon if used in places such as tall grass.

Normal-10020

Transfers, local trades, historical distributions, Sketch and costume changes have separate requirements. These options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

Grass2510030

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Chlorophyll

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in sunshine.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Solar Power

Ability Slot 2

Boosts the Sp. Atk stat in sunny weather, 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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