Ruby/Sapphire
SUNKERN tries to move as little as it possibly can. It does so because it tries to conserve all the nutrients it has stored in its body for its evolution. It will not eat a thing, subsisting only on morning dew.
Emerald
SUNKERN try to minimize movement to conserve the nutrients they have stored in their bodies for evolution. They will not eat, subsisting only on morning dew.
Firered
It lives by drinking only dewdrops from under the leaves of plants. It is said that it eats nothing else.
Leafgreen
It may drop out of the sky suddenly. If attacked by a SPEAROW, it will violently shake its leaves.
Evolution Chain
Pokédex & Training Data
Classification
Seed Pokémon
Height
0.3 m (0'12")
Weight
1.8 kg (4.0 lbs)
Abilities
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk
Catch Rate
235
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
medium slow
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Plant
Pokédex Numbers
Johto (G/S/C)
#102
Johto (HG/SS)
#103
Unova (B2/W2)
#020
Paldea (S/V)
#031
National
#191
Held Items
None in this generation.
Game Locations
Hoenn Safari Zone Expansion North
Hoenn Safari Zone Expansion South
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Ruby/Sapphire
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | 20 | 100% | 25 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 6 | Growth | — | — | 20 | Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage. | |
| 13 | Mega Drain | 40 | 100% | 15 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 18 | Ingrain | — | — | 20 | Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn. | |
| 25 | Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | |
| 30 | Sunny Day | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | |
| 37 | Synthesis | — | — | 5 | Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather. | |
| 42 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. |
Emerald
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | 20 | 100% | 25 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 6 | Growth | — | — | 20 | Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage. | |
| 13 | Mega Drain | 40 | 100% | 15 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 18 | Ingrain | — | — | 20 | Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn. | |
| 25 | Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | |
| 30 | Sunny Day | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | |
| 37 | Synthesis | — | — | 5 | Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather. | |
| 42 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. |
FireRed/LeafGreen
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | 20 | 100% | 25 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 6 | Growth | — | — | 20 | Raises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage. | |
| 13 | Mega Drain | 40 | 100% | 15 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 18 | Ingrain | — | — | 20 | Prevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn. | |
| 25 | Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | |
| 30 | Sunny Day | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | |
| 37 | Synthesis | — | — | 5 | Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather. | |
| 42 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. |
TM/HM Moves
Ruby/SapphireEmeraldFireRed/LeafGreen
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 Cut | 50 | 95% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| HM05 Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| TM06 Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | |
| TM09 Bullet Seed | 25 | 100% | 30 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| TM10 Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | |
| TM11 Sunny Day | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | |
| TM16 Light Screen | — | — | 30 | Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM19 Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| TM20 Safeguard | — | — | 25 | Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns. | |
| TM21 Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM22 Solar Beam | 120 | 100% | 10 | Requires a turn to charge before attacking. | |
| TM27 Return | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | |
| TM36 Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| TM42 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM43 Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | |
| TM44 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM45 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. |
Tutor Moves
Emerald
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | |
| Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| Mimic | — | — | 10 | Copies the target’s last used move. | |
| Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | |
| Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | |
| Swords Dance | — | — | 20 | Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. |
FireRed/LeafGreen
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | |
| Mimic | — | — | 10 | Copies the target’s last used move. | |
| Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | |
| Swords Dance | — | — | 20 | Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. |
Egg Moves
Ruby/SapphireEmeraldFireRed/LeafGreen
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | — | — | 10 | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | |
| Encore | — | 100% | 5 | Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns. | |
| Grass Whistle | — | 55% | 15 | Puts the target to sleep. | |
| Helping Hand | — | — | 20 | Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | |
| Leech Seed | — | 90% | 10 | Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn. | |
| Nature Power | — | — | 20 | Uses a move which depends upon the terrain. |
Base Stats
Hp
30
Attack
30
Defense
30
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
30
Speed
30
Total
180
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)