Sunkern
Paldea #31 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Seed Pokémon
Sunkern
Paldea #31 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Seed Pokémon
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.

Normal

Shiny
Sunkern
Seed Pokémon

It's Super Effective
Growth
| Pokédexes | Paldea #31 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpA |
| Catch rate | 235 |
| Base Exp. | 36 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Sunkern Paldea #31 | Use Sun Stone | ![]() Sunflora Paldea #32 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Growth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| 7 | Absorb | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| 10 | Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| 16 | Razor Leaf | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| 19 | Worry Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia. |
| 22 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| 25 | Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly 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 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| 34 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| 36 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| 39 | Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM007 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM020 | Trailblaze | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| TM025 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM033 | Magical Leaf | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses. |
| TM047 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| TM056 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM071 | Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| TM075 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns. |
| TM081 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM085 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM103 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM111 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM119 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM122 | Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| TM133 | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM137 | Grassy Terrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves. |
| TM159 | Leaf Storm | ![]() | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM168 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| TM193 | Weather Ball | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used. |
| TM204 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| TM205 | Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP. |
| TM224 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
| Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| Grassy Terrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves. |
| Ingrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays roots that restore its own HP every turn. Because the user is now 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. |
Traits
Chlorophyll
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Solar Power
Ability Slot 2
In harsh sunlight, the Pokémon's Sp. Atk stat is boosted, but its HP decreases every turn.
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 from sleep twice as fast as other Pokémon.
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.





















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