Competitive Information for Sunkern [Ruby/Sapphire]
Grass
Abilities:
If Sunny Day is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Sunkern? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Sunkern is here! This sensational Pokémon is Grass-typed and ready to shine! Sunkern is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Curious about Sunkern's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 Def / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Curse
Sunkern makes an an incredible Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical moves. Years before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sunkern recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Chlorophyll, Sunkern's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Sunkern's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a physical 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Sunkern by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 112 Hp / 72 Def / 252 SpA / 72 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Giga Drain / Solar Beam
- Synthesis
- Curse
- Toxic
Sunkern thrives as a noteworthy Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. It attempts to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special moves. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Chlorophyll, Sunkern's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Sunkern's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Solar Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Sunkern by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Sunkern? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 72 Def / 72 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Curse
Sunkern proves to be a brilliant Physical Sweeper for double battles. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using destructive physical moves. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Sunkern recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Chlorophyll, Sunkern's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Sunkern's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a physical 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Sunkern by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 112 Hp / 72 Def / 252 SpA / 72 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Giga Drain / Solar Beam
- Synthesis
- Curse
- Toxic
Dominating double battles, Sunkern is a prestigious Special Sweeper. It's goal is to crush rivals using powerful special power. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Chlorophyll, Sunkern's speed is doubled during sunny weather. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Sunkern's grass-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Solar Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Sunkern by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Sunkern can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Sunkern.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Sunkern can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Sunkern
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Ingrain + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Sunkern's stats
- Curse
- Growth
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Sunkern
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Sunkern in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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