Sunkern Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Sunkern in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Sunkern
Sunkern is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 120.000 DPS.
Sunkern can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Sunkern is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Sunkern resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Sunkern is Mega Blaziken (120.000 DPS), Blacephalon (118.889 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (116.526 DPS).
Catching Sunkern: After defeating Sunkern, the catch encounter will have a CP between 202 and 231 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 252-288 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Sunkern from raids will have exactly 231 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Sunkern?
The best counter for Sunkern is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 120.000 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (118.889 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (116.526 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Sunkern?
Sunkern can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Sunkern weak to?
Sunkern is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Sunkern be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Sunkern's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Sunkern from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Sunkern from raids will have 231 CP at level 20, or 288 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 202. If you see 231 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Sunkern worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Sunkern is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Sunkern?
For the best moveset for Sunkern itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Sunkern stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Sunkern without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Sunkern can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (118.889 DPS) and Eternatus (105.259 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Sunkern in raids?
Weather boost information for Sunkern is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.