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No. 0192

Sunflora

Sun Pokémon

Sunflora
Official art
Grass
Height
0.8 m 2′07″
Weight
8.5 kg 18.7 lbs
Base stat total
425 top 54%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
SUNFLORA converts solar energy into nutrition. It moves around actively in the daytime when it is warm. It stops moving as soon as the sun goes down for the night.
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Base stats

HP75135–182260–354
Atk7572–139139–273
Def5554–117103–229
SpA10599–172193–339
SpD8581–150157–295
Spe3031–9058–174
Total425Higher than 46% of all Pokémon
HP75Atk75Def55Spe30SpD85SpA105

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Sunflora outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90Sunflora · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  27. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  28. 82Sunflora · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 50Sunflora · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Chlorophyll

    Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

  • Solar Power

    Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

  • Early BirdHidden ability

    Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 17

1GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20
1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4IngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20
7AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25
10Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15
13Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
16Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25
19Worry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10
22Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
25Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
28Petal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10
31Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
34Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
39Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
43Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
50Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category
Sun Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Yellow
Shape
Habitat
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Johto#103Updated Johto#104Updated Unova#021Paldea#032
  1. Since it converts sunlight into energy, it is always looking in the direction of the sun.

    Black 2 · White 2
  2. It gets energy from warm sunlight and is known for its habit of moving in pursuit of it.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Y
  3. SUNFLORA convert solar energy into nutrition. They are highly active in the warm daytime but suddenly stop moving as soon as the sun sets.

    Emerald
  4. SUNFLORA converts solar energy into nutrition. It moves around actively in the daytime when it is warm. It stops moving as soon as the sun goes down for the night.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
  5. As the hot season approaches, the petals on this Pokémon's face become more vivid and lively.

    Crystal · X
  6. In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
  7. It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

Japanese
キマワリ
Japanese (romaji)
Kimawari
Korean
해루미
Chinese (Traditional)
向日花怪
Chinese (Simplified)
向日花怪
French
Héliatronc
German
Sonnflora
Spanish
Sunflora
Italian
Sunflora

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
149
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Grass
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Colosseum 2 areas
  • Realgam TowerSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 45
  • Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 45
White 1 area
  • Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50
Black 1 area
  • Road 12Walking in rustling grass · Lv 50