Sunkern
Grass-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Sunflora for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Razor Leaf Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Sunkern takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 212
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 226 CP
Sunkern moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Razor Leaf Best STAB | Grass | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Seed Bomb STAB | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut | Normal | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Razor Leaf (13 DPS); Cut builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Sunkern is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Sunkern
How to get Sunkern
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 10 | 341 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 370 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 202 | 231 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 252 | 288 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 202 | 231 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 153 | 175 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 202 | 231 |
Is Sunkern good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Sunkern has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (55 Defense / 102 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 17 |
| Lv 3 | 29 |
| Lv 4 | 41 |
| Lv 5 | 53 |
| Lv 6 | 65 |
| Lv 7 | 77 |
| Lv 8 | 89 |
| Lv 9 | 101 |
| Lv 10 | 113 |
| Lv 11 | 124 |
| Lv 12 | 135 |
| Lv 13 | 146 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 158 |
| Lv 15 | 169 |
| Lv 16 | 180 |
| Lv 17 | 192 |
| Lv 18 | 203 |
| Lv 19 | 214 |
| Lv 20 | 226 |
| Lv 21 | 237 |
| Lv 22 | 248 |
| Lv 23 | 260 |
| Lv 24 | 271 |
| Lv 25 | 282 |
| Lv 26 | 293 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 305 |
| Lv 28 | 316 |
| Lv 29 | 327 |
| Lv 30 | 339 |
| Lv 31 | 344 |
| Lv 32 | 350 |
| Lv 33 | 356 |
| Lv 34 | 361 |
| Lv 35 | 367 |
| Lv 36 | 373 |
| Lv 37 | 378 |
| Lv 38 | 384 |
| Lv 39 | 390 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 395 |
| Lv 41 | 400 |
| Lv 42 | 405 |
| Lv 43 | 410 |
| Lv 44 | 415 |
| Lv 45 | 421 |
| Lv 46 | 426 |
| Lv 47 | 431 |
| Lv 48 | 436 |
| Lv 49 | 442 |
| Lv 50 | 447 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0191
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 1.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Shoulder
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0191_POKEMON_SUNKERN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sunkern in Pokemon GO?
Sunkern's best moveset is Razor Leaf (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Sunkern's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sunkern takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Sunkern's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sunkern reaches 447 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 395 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Sunkern?
A perfect 15/15/15 Sunkern shows 226 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 282 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Sunkern in Pokemon GO?
Sunkern spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Sunkern be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Sunkern depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.