Sunflora's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.
Since it converts sunlight into energy, it is always looking in the direction of the sun.
Sunflora is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Sunflora's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
Volcarona can KO Sunflora with Heat Wave (117-138%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (126-148%). Glimmora deals 42-50% with Power Gem.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sunflora View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x117-138%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sunflora View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x126-148%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sunflora View Glimmora builds →Power Gem42-50% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sunflora View Weavile builds →Knock Off39-46% Ice Shard 2x49-58% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sunflora View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x113-133%KO | ||
Sunflora doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Sunkern's line. Breed this form to get Sunkern eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Sunkern gave Sunflora the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+75), bringing the total to 425 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Sunflora to get Sunkern eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
Sunflora runs a standard attacker set. Naive nature with flexible EVs shapes the build, while Bigroot brings extra utility. Solarpower supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Sunflora best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Solar Beam
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Weather Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Sunny Day
- Solar Beam
- Morning Sun
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Earth Power
- Solar Beam
- Sludge Bomb
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Weather Ball
- Giga Drain
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power Fire
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Protect
- Earth Power
- Morning Sun
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power Fire
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Solar Beam
- Protect
- Earth Power
- Morning Sun
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Sunflora's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Leaf Storm and Petal Dance, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Fairy coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Sunflora. Curse and Encore come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Leaf Storm and Petal Dance and Normal and Poison coverage.
Breeding opens up real options for Sunflora. Bide and Curse come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Leaf Storm and Petal Dance and Normal and Poison coverage.
Breeding opens up real options for Sunflora. Bide and Curse come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Leaf Storm and Petal Dance and Normal and Poison coverage.
moderate rates for Sunflora across 28 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Sunflora in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Sunflora starts with Sunkern at Lv. 5-47 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SunkernAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Desert36%EarlyMorningAsado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Desert36%EarlyMorningEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Water36%EarlyMorningEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Water36%EarlyMorningGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Cave36%EarlyMorningGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Cave36%EarlyMorningNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Forest36%EarlyMorningTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Forest36%EarlyMorningThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-1236%EarlyMorningThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-1236%EarlyMorningWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorningWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.5-12 Route36%EarlyMorning
Step 2Sunflora ✓Asado Desert - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Desert6%MidMorningAsado Desert - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Desert6%MidMorningEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Water6%MidMorningEast Paldean Sea - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Water6%MidMorningGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Cave6%MidMorningGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Cave6%MidMorningNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningNorth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningNorth Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningNorth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningSouth Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningSouth Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Forest6%MidMorningTagtree Thicket - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Forest6%MidMorningThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-476%MidMorningThe Pokémon League - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-476%MidMorningWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchVioletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningWest Province (Area One) - Flower PatchScarletOverworld Lv.25-47 Route6%MidMorningor evolve from Sunkern (Step 1)
Sunflora doesn't appear wild. Catch Sunkern instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Sunflora. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Sunflora in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Sunkern is your first catch on the way to Sunflora. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 6-63 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SunkernRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.6-8 Route22%EarlyRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.6-8 Route22%EarlyGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Sunflora ✓
No wild encounters for Sunflora in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Sunkern over from Gold, Crystal, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Sunflora's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Cloyster (Ice), and Crobat (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Flying and Bug-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Sunflora won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Sunkern evolves into Sunflora using a Sun Stone. Sunflora is the fully evolved form. It sits at 425 BST in its evolved form.
Sunflora can work for a story run. 425 BST is average, but Grass typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Don't let Sunflora's 425 base stat total fool you. Chlorophyll is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as an attacker.
Run Chlorophyll on Sunflora. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Sunflora also gets Solar Power and Early Bird, but they don't compare.
Sunflora has been available in 16 games since Gold & Silver, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
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