Sunkern

#191 in the Platinum Pokédex • Seed Pokémon

Sunkern

#191 in the Platinum 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

#191

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

1.8 kg (4 lbs)

Abilities

Chlorophyll Solar Power

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	-
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 Platinum

It suddenly falls out of the sky in the morning. A year after a cold summer, their population explodes.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Sunkern #191	Use Sun Stone	Sunflora #192

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Platinum

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	9	10%	Using PokéRadar
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	9	10%	Using PokéRadar
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	11	1%	Using PokéRadar
Route 204 Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	11	1%	Using PokéRadar

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Coba Berry

Platinum

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	-	-	20	The user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.
5	Mega Drain	Special	40	100	15	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
9	Ingrain	Status	-	-	20	The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
13	Grass Whistle	Status	-	55	15	The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the foe into a deep sleep.
17	Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
21	Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
25	Worry Seed	Status	-	100	10	A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.
29	Razor Leaf	Physical	55	95	25	Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
33	Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
37	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
41	Giga Drain	Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
45	Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09	Bullet Seed	Physical	10	100	30	The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
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.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
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	The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	80	100	10	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’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.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM86	Grass Knot	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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 foe 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
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.
Seed Bomb	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Synthesis	Status	-	-	5	The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
Uproar	Special	50	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Encore	Status	-	100	5	The user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for three to seven turns.
Grass Whistle	Status	-	55	15	The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the foe into a deep sleep.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.
Ingrain	Status	-	-	20	The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.
Leech Seed	Status	-	90	10	A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
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 foe’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

Boosts Sp. Atk, but lowers HP in sunshine.

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

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Aipom

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Sunflora

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