Pokédex - Sunkern (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Sunkern]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/191.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #191 |
| Height | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight | 1.8 kg ( 4.0 lb) |
| Type | GRASS |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Sunkern]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Yellow |
| Body Form | ![[Form 12]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAjElEQVQYlWM8cOAAA20AE43MHTUaE7AQo+jDhw8HDpxAFnFwsBAQEKDU6A0bdmAKQmwKCPDAo5FAgGA1l0hZfEbj1wkBHz58INloPHqQAVocEGU0Hj1EgqGZrik12sHBgmSj8ehBBngyDk6jCWY2BkqyDH6d+GUZGBgYCVYF5BUgRBlNNhjEiW/YGQ0Agk4tOCVWa3kAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 235 |
| Base Experience | 52 |
| Growth Rate | Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Grass |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Coba Berry (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Chlorophyll, Solar Power |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Sunkern
| HP | 30 |
| Attack | 30 |
| Defense | 30 |
| Speed | 30 |
| Special Attack | 30 |
| Special Defense | 30 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Sunkern - Seed Pokémon
It suddenly falls out of the sky in the morning. A year after a cold summer, their population explodes.
French
Tournegrin - Pokémon Graine
Il tombe du ciel sans crier gare en matinée. On en croise énormément l’année suivant un été froid.
German
Sonnkern - Samen
Morgens fällt es plötzlich aus dem Himmel. War der Sommer kalt, explodiert seine Population.
Spanish
Sunkern - Pokémon Semilla
Cae de repente del cielo por las mañanas. Los años de veranos suaves su número se multiplica.
Italian
Sunkern - Pokémon Seme
Cade improvvisamente giù dal cielo al mattino. Dopo un’estate fredda, la popolazione di SUNKERN esplode.
Japanese
ヒマナッツ (HIMANATTSU) - たねポケモン (TanePOKEMON)
あるあさとつぜんふってくる。 なつがさむかったつぎのとしは かずがばくはつてきにふえる。 (Aruasatotsuzenfuttekuru. natsugasamukattatsuginotoshiha kazugabakuhatsutekinifueru. )
Evolutions (When Sunkern Evolves)
- Evolves into Sunflora if Sun Stone is used on it.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Sunkern)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 204 (With Poké Radar) | 9-11 | 22% | Land |
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | GRASS | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Growth | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 5 | Mega Drain | GRASS | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 9 | Ingrain | GRASS | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 13 | GrassWhistle | GRASS | Status | 0 | 55 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 17 | Leech Seed | GRASS | Status | 0 | 90 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 21 | Endeavor | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 25 | Worry Seed | GRASS | Status | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 29 | Razor Leaf | GRASS | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bef |
| 33 | Synthesis | GRASS | Status | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | User | d |
| 37 | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 41 | Giga Drain | GRASS | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 45 | Seed Bomb | GRASS | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Sunkern learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Sunkern can learn the following moves:
AbsorbRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Bullet SeedTM09
CaptivateTM78
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Earth PowerHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Endeavor
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
Energy BallTM53
FacadeTM42
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Giga Drain
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 42
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 41
Grass KnotTM86
GrassWhistle
- Egg Move
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
Growth
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 6
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 1
Helping Hand
- Egg Move
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Ingrain
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 18
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Leech Seed
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 17
Light ScreenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
Mega Drain
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Natural GiftTM83
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Razor LeafDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 29
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
SafeguardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM20
Secret PowerTM43
Seed Bomb
- Level 45
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Sludge BombRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
SolarBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny Day
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 30
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 37
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Sweet ScentDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Swords Dance
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
Synthesis
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
UproarPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Worry Seed
- Level 25
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor