Sunkern

GrassChlorophyll, Solar Power, Early Bird (hidden)

Route 31 · Lv 3-5 Route 31 · Lv 3-5 Route 31 · Lv 3-5 Open in the guide Compare

In HeartGold Generations: First found in Route 31 (Grass (morning / day), Lv 3-5), and in 1 more area. Its type (Grass), base stats (total 180) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 3 of its 16 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver, including Natural Gift and Solar Beam.

Level-up moves 16

Lv	Move	Type	Cat	Pow	Acc	PP
1	Absorb A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	Grass	Spec	20	100	25
1	Growth The user’s body is forced to grow all at once. It raises the Sp. Atk stat.	Normal	Stat	—	—	20
4	Ingrain The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.	Grass	Stat	—	—	20
7	Grass Whistle The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the foe into a deep sleep.	Grass	Stat	—	55	15
10	Mega Drain A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	Grass	Spec	40	100	15
13	Leech Seed A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.	Grass	Stat	—	90	10
16	Razor Leaf Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.	Grass	Phys	55	95	25
19	Worry Seed A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.	Grass	Stat	—	100	10
22	Giga Drain A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	Grass	Spec	75	100	10
25	Endeavor An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.	Normal	Phys	—	100	5
28	Synthesis The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.	Grass	Stat	—	—	5
31	Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.	Normal	Phys	—	100	15
34	Solar Beam A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.	Grass	Spec	120	100	10
37	Double-Edge A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.	Normal	Phys	120	100	15
40	Sunny Day The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.	Fire	Stat	—	—	5
43	Seed Bomb The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.	Grass	Phys	80	100	15

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 26

#	Move · where to get it	Type	Pow
TM06	Toxic	Poison	—
TM09	Bullet Seed	Grass	25
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	60
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	—
TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	—
TM17	Protect	Normal	—
TM19	Giga Drain	Grass	75
TM20	Safeguard	Normal	—
TM21	Frustration	Normal	—
TM22	Solar Beam	Grass	120
TM27	Return	Normal	—
TM32	Double Team	Normal	—
TM42	Facade	Normal	70
TM43	Secret Power	Normal	70
TM44	Rest	Psychic	—
TM45	Attract	Normal	—
TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	90
TM58	Endure	Normal	—
TM70	Flash	Normal	—
TM78	Captivate	Normal	—
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—
TM83	Natural Gift	Normal	—
TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	—
TM87	Swagger	Normal	—
TM90	Substitute	Normal	—
HM01	Cut	Normal	50

Where to find Sunkern

Area	Method	Level
Route 31	Grass (morning / day)	3-5
Route 31	Grass (morning / day, Hoenn Sound)	3-5
Route 31	Grass (morning / day, Sinnoh Sound)	3-5
Route 24	Grass (day)	8-14
Route 24	Grass (day, Hoenn Sound)	8-14
Route 24	Grass (day, Sinnoh Sound)	8-14

Other changes in this game

Evolves into Sunflora — with Sun Stone
Egg moves: Grass Whistle, Encore, Leech Seed, Nature Power, Curse, Helping Hand, Ingrain, Sweet Scent
Tutor moves: Snore, Helping Hand, Endeavor, Synthesis, Earth Power, Seed Bomb, Uproar, Worry Seed