Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Sunflora

Sunflora

GRASS

Sun Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sunflora is a Grass Type Sun Pokémon, with a 15.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Sunflora can be found with Chlorophyll, Solar Power and Early Bird as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 2 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Quiet Nature, based on 425 combined Base Stats.

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Sunflora Stats and Abilities

Based on Sunflora Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Sunflora Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 105 and the Lowest being Speed 30.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	75	260	354
D	Attack	75	139	273
F	Defense	55	103	229
B	Special Attack	105	193	339
E	Special Defense	85	157	295
F	Speed	30	58	174
D	Total	425

Best Held Items	Meadow Plate Miracle Seed Rose Incense
Best Nature	Quiet ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dry Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Grass
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Chlorophyll Ability 1	Chlorophyll doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during bright sunshine.
Solar Power Ability 2	During harsh sunlight, Solar Power raises the ability-bearer's Special Attack by 50%, but it also loses 1/8 of its maximum HP after each turn.
Early Bird Hidden Ability	The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

How To Evolve Sunflora in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sunkern requires (use Sun Stone) to evolve into Sunflora.

Base	→	First Evo
Sunkern	use Sun Stone →	Sunflora

Where To Find Sunflora in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sunflora has 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Sunkern, within the Grassland Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 204
Route 204	20 - 5%	Sunkern Lv. 7-8
Sunlit Cavern
Sunlit Cavern	National	Sunkern Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
Grassland Cave	National	Sunkern Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sunflora Weakness

Sunflora is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Sunflora to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Sunflora Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Ground Water Grass Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Sunflora Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING
S	Salamence DRAGON FLYING

What pokemon is Sunflora Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND

Best Sunflora Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Sunflora Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
43	Leaf Storm	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
37	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
28	Petal Dance	Special	180	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
34	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.

Best Moveset for Sunflora TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Sunflora Lv Up Moves

Sunflora TM Moves

Sunflora Level Up Moves

List of Moves Sunflora can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Flower Shield FAIRY	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Sharply raises Defense of all Grass-type Pokémon on the field.
1	Pound NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Growth NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
4	Ingrain GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status User restores HP each turn. User cannot escape/switch.
7	Absorb GRASS	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
10	Mega Drain GRASS	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
13	Leech Seed GRASS	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
16	Razor Leaf GRASS	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio.
19	Worry Seed GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Changes the opponent's Ability to Insomnia.
22	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
25	Bullet Seed GRASS	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
28	Petal Dance GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
34	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
37	Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
40	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
43	Leaf Storm GRASS	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
50	Petal Blizzard GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Hits all adjacent Pokémon.

Sunflora TM Moves

List of Moves Sunflora can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM09	Bullet Seed GRASS	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb POISON	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical

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