Sunkern

Sunkern Pokémon GOGrass
  • sunny
Sunkern is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
Table of Contents

Sunkern is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Grass-type Pokémon, Sunkern is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

Sunkern's maximum Combat Power stat is 447 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Razor Leaf / Seed Bomb. Sunkern encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Sunkern is available! ✨

Sunkern Stats and Max CP

55 ATK
55 DEF
102 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
447 CP
Lvl 40
395 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
282 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
226 CP
Lvl 15 Research
169 CP

Sunkern's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Little CupLittle Cup

Sunkern Type Chart

Sunkern takes increased damage from:Sunkern takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%

Sunkern takes reduced damage from:Sunkern takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Razor Leaf + Seed Bomb

Sunkern's best moveset is Razor Leaf and Seed Bomb, with 2.90 DPS (damage per second) and 11.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GrassRazor Leaf GrassSeed Bomb 2.9011.01.75
      2.GrassRazor Leaf GrassGrass Knot 2.9011.01.75
      3.GrassRazor Leaf GrassEnergy Ball 2.9011.01.75
      4.NormalCut GrassSeed Bomb 2.549.61.53
      5.NormalCut GrassGrass Knot 2.549.61.53
      6.NormalCut GrassEnergy Ball 2.549.61.53

      Fast Attacks

      • GrassRazor LeafDamage13Energy7Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Razor Leaf
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy7
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy4

        Effects
        Razor Leaf has no special effects.
        See Razor Leaf details page ↗
      • NormalCutDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Cut
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy2

        Effects
        Cut has no special effects.
        See Cut details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • GrassGrass KnotDamage90Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Grass Knot
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50

        Effects
        Grass Knot has no special effects.
        See Grass Knot details page ↗
      • GrassEnergy BallDamage90Energy50Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Energy Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window3.1s - 3.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Energy Ball details page ↗
      • GrassSeed BombDamage55Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Seed Bomb
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy40

        Effects
        Seed Bomb has no special effects.
        See Seed Bomb details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Sunkern's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Sunkern's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Sunkern has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Sunkern in the meta

      Sunkern in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      ⚔️ RaidsSunkern is one of the weakest Pokémon of all time. Its Pokédex entries across multiple games even confirm this! Needless to say, there is no value in using Sunkern in Raid battles.

      🛡️ GymsSunkern's only means of defense is to desperately shake its leaves and hope the attacker decides to leave it alone.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🧸 Little LeagueSunkern knows how weak it is and simply feeds on dew drops until it can evolve. Even in the Little League, it’s ranked extremely low and is unlikely to ever make an impact.

      🔵 Great League – If you've read this far, you’re very determined to learn about Sunkern. Sadly, it remains just a weak seed.

      🟡 Ultra LeagueSunkern maxes out at 447 CP—why are you even reading an analysis for it in the Ultra League?

      🟣 Master League – Believe it or not, even in the Master League meta, Sunkern is STILL one of the weakest Pokémon in the game. Shocking, I know.

      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#191
      Height0.3 m
      Weight1.8 kg
      RegionGeneration 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Sunkern family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Sunkern in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Sunkern Pokémon GOSunkern
      Sunflora Pokémon GOSunflora
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Sunkern scaled to 0.33647058823529413x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Sunkern scaled to 0.3382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Sunkern scaled to 0.42647058823529416x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSunkern scaled to 0.5147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Sunkern scaled to 0.6029411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.15 m0.15 m0.3 m0.45 m0.6 m

      Sunkern's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.6 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Sunkern in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.147 m0.15 m
      0′06″0′06″
      XS0.15 m0.3 m
      0′06″0′12″
      M0.225 m0.375 m
      0′09″1′03″
      XL0.375 m0.45 m
      1′03″1′06″
      XXL0.45 m0.6 m
      1′06″1′12″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer20s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Sunkern CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Sunkern's has 447 max CP (at Level 50). A Sunkern obtained from Raids can be encountered from 197 CP to 226 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 247 CP to 282 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Sunkern can be found in the 148 CP to 169 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP447 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch148 CP - 169 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs197 CP - 226 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids197 CP - 226 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      247 CP - 282 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Sunkern Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      15 CP217 CP329 CP
      441 CP553 CP665 CP
      777 CP889 CP9101 CP
      10113 CP11124 CP12135 CP
      13146 CP14158 CP15169 CP
      16180 CP17192 CP18203 CP
      19214 CP20226 CP21237 CP
      22248 CP23260 CP24271 CP
      25282 CP26293 CP27305 CP
      28316 CP29327 CP30339 CP
      31344 CP32350 CP33356 CP
      34361 CP35367 CP36373 CP
      37378 CP38384 CP39390 CP
      40395 CP41400 CP42405 CP
      43410 CP44415 CP45421 CP
      46426 CP47431 CP48436 CP
      49442 CP50447 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Sunkern

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Sunkern's Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Sunkern.

      Grass Grass

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Sunkern Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Sunkern Candy296 Sunkern Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Sunkern Candy10 Sunkern Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Sunkern Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Sunkern Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Sunkern Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Sunkern Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Sunkern Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Sunkern Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Sunkern Candy-

      Sunkern Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Sunkern from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Sunkern in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Sunkern Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Sunkern Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Sunkern Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Sunkern Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Sunkern Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Sunkern Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Sunkern Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Sunkern Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Sunkern Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Sunkern Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Sunkern Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Sunkern Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Sunkern Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Sunkern Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Sunkern Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Sunkern Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Sunkern Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Sunkern Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Sunkern Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Sunkern Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Sunkern Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Sunkern Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Sunkern Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Sunkern Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Sunkern Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Sunkern Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Sunkern Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Sunkern Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Sunkern Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Sunkern Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Sunkern Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Sunkern Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Sunkern Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Sunkern Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Sunkern Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Sunkern Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Sunkern Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Sunkern Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Sunkern Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Sunkern Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Sunkern Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Sunkern Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Sunkern Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Sunkern Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Sunkern Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Sunkern Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Sunkern Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Sunkern Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Sunkern Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Sunkern Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Sunkern Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Sunkern Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Sunkern Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Sunkern Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Sunkern Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Sunkern Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Sunkern Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Sunkern Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Sunkern Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Sunkern Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Sunkern Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Sunkern Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Sunkern Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Sunkern Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Sunkern Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Sunkern Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Sunkern Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Sunkern Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Sunkern Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Sunkern Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Sunkern Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Sunkern Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Sunkern Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Sunkern Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Sunkern Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Sunkern Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Sunkern Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Sunkern Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Sunkern Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Sunkern Candy XL280,000304 Sunkern Candy10 Sunkern Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Sunkern Candy XL290,000304 Sunkern Candy20 Sunkern Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Sunkern Candy XL301,000304 Sunkern Candy30 Sunkern Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Sunkern Candy XL312,000304 Sunkern Candy40 Sunkern Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Sunkern Candy XL323,000304 Sunkern Candy52 Sunkern Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Sunkern Candy XL334,000304 Sunkern Candy64 Sunkern Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Sunkern Candy XL346,000304 Sunkern Candy76 Sunkern Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Sunkern Candy XL358,000304 Sunkern Candy88 Sunkern Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Sunkern Candy XL370,000304 Sunkern Candy103 Sunkern Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Sunkern Candy XL382,000304 Sunkern Candy118 Sunkern Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Sunkern Candy XL395,000304 Sunkern Candy133 Sunkern Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Sunkern Candy XL408,000304 Sunkern Candy148 Sunkern Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Sunkern Candy XL421,000304 Sunkern Candy165 Sunkern Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Sunkern Candy XL434,000304 Sunkern Candy182 Sunkern Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Sunkern Candy XL448,000304 Sunkern Candy199 Sunkern Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Sunkern Candy XL462,000304 Sunkern Candy216 Sunkern Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Sunkern Candy XL476,000304 Sunkern Candy236 Sunkern Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Sunkern Candy XL490,000304 Sunkern Candy256 Sunkern Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Sunkern Candy XL505,000304 Sunkern Candy276 Sunkern Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Sunkern Candy XL520,000304 Sunkern Candy296 Sunkern Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Sunkern

      Sunkern high resolution sprites

      Sunkern Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Sunkern’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Grass-type Pokémon, Sunkern is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Sunkern in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Sunkern in Pokémon GO are Razor Leaf and Seed Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 2.897 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 11.004.

      How does Sunkern perform in Raids?

      Sunkern's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Sunkern rank as a Grass-type attacker?

      Sunkern's performance as a Grass-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Sunkern?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Sunkern: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, and Mega Abomasnow.

      What is Sunkern’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Sunkern’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 395 CP and 447 CP at Level 50.

      Can Sunkern be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Sunkern can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Sunkern Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Sunkern cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.