Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sunkern is a Grass Type Seed Pokémon, with a 30.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Sunkern can be found with Chlorophyll, Solar Power and Early Bird as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Nature, based on 180 combined Base Stats.
Sunkern Stats and Abilities
Based on Sunkern Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Sunkern Highest IV Stat is and the Lowest being .
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 30 | 170 | 264 |
F | Attack | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Special Attack | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Special Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 |
F | Total | 180 |
Sunkern | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature |
↑ +10% ↓ -10% |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Special Attack |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Catch Rate | 235 (30.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Grass |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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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 Sunkern in BDSP
Sunkern requires (use Sun Stone) to evolve into Sunflora.

Where To Find Sunkern in BDSP
Sunkern 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.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Sunkern
Lv. 7-8
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![]() Sunkern
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Sunkern
Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sunkern Weakness
Sunkern is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Sunkern to take More Damage from , Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Sunkern Weak Against?
What pokemon is Sunkern Strong Against?

Best Moves Sunkern in BDSP
Best Moveset for Sunkern Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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37 |
Double-Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
34 |
Solar Beam
| ![]() | Special | 180 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
43 |
Seed Bomb
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | |
22 |
Giga Drain
| ![]() | Special | 112.5 | 100 | 10 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
Best Moveset for Sunkern TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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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. |
TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
| ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
TM19 |
Giga Drain
| ![]() | Special | 112.5 | 100 | 10 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |



Sunkern Level Up Moves
List of Moves Sunkern can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Tackle
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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1 |
Growth
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
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4 |
Ingrain
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() User restores HP each turn. User cannot escape/switch.
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7 |
Absorb
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Power:
30 Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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10 |
Mega Drain
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
|
13 |
Leech Seed
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Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Drains HP from opponent each turn.
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16 |
Razor Leaf
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Power:
82.5 Acc: 95
PP: 25
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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19 |
Worry Seed
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Changes the opponent's Ability to Insomnia.
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22 |
Giga Drain
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
|
25 |
Endeavor
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
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28 |
Synthesis
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
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34 |
Solar Beam
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Power:
180 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
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37 |
Double-Edge
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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40 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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43 |
Seed Bomb
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 15
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Sunkern TM Moves
List of Moves Sunkern can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM09 |
Bullet Seed
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Power:
37.5 Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM16 |
Light Screen
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM19 |
Giga Drain
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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TM20 |
Safeguard
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 25
![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions.
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TM22 |
Solar Beam
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Power:
180 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM36 |
Sludge Bomb
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May poison opponent.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM53 |
Energy Ball
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM70 |
Flash
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM86 |
Grass Knot
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM93 |
Cut
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 30
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Sunkern Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Sunkern can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Encore
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
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Leech Seed
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Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Drains HP from opponent each turn.
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Nature Power
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
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Curse
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
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Helping Hand
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
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Ingrain
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() User restores HP each turn. User cannot escape/switch.
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Sweet Scent
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Evasiveness.
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Morning Sun
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
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Grassy Terrain
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.
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