Sunkern
#191 in the National Pokédex • Seed Pokémon
This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.
Pokédex entries
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.
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.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Stats
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 1 SpA |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 235 |
| Base Exp. | 52 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Sunkern #191 |  Use Sun Stone |  Sunflora #192 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Absorb | |  Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. |
| 6 | Growth |  |  Status | - | - | 40 | Forces the body to grow and heightens SP. ATK. |
| 13 | Mega Drain | | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. |
| 18 | Ingrain | | Status | - | - | 20 | Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out. |
| 25 | Endeavor | |  Physical | - | 100 | 5 | Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP. |
| 30 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns. |
| 37 | Synthesis | | Status | - | - | 5 | Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather. |
| 42 | Giga Drain | | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | | Special | 10 | 100 | 30 | Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Varies by IVs | Varies By Type | 30–70 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM16 | Light Screen |  | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | A mystical force prevents all status problems. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
| HM05 | Flash | | Status | - | 70 | 20 | Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. |
| Encore | | Status | - | 100 | 5 | Makes the foe repeat its last move over 2 to 6 turns. |
| Grass Whistle | | Status | - | 55 | 15 | Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody. |
| Helping Hand | | Status | - | - | 20 | Boosts the power of the recipient's moves. |
| Leech Seed | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn. |
| Nature Power | | Status | - | - | 20 | The type of attack varies depending on the location. |
Traits
Chlorophyll
Raises SPEED in sunshine.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
