Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Sunkern

Sunkern

GRASS

Seed Pokémon

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.

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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
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

Best Held Items	Meadow Plate Miracle Seed Rose Incense
Best Nature	↑ +10% ↓ -10%
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dislikes:
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)

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 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 Sunkern in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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.

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 Sunkern Weakness

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

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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 Sunkern 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 Sunkern Strong Against?

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

Best Sunkern Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Sunkern Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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.

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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Sunkern Lv Up Moves

Sunkern TM Moves

Sunkern Egg Moves

Sunkern Level Up Moves

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

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle 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	Endeavor NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
28	Synthesis GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
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	Seed Bomb GRASS	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical

Sunkern TM Moves

List of Moves Sunkern 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.
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.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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

Sunkern Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Sunkern can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Encore NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Status Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
Leech Seed GRASS	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
Nature Power NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Uses a certain move based on the current terrain.
Curse GHOST	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Helping Hand NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
Ingrain GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status User restores HP each turn. User cannot escape/switch.
Sweet Scent NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness.
Morning Sun NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
Grassy Terrain GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.

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