Type Matchups
Sunkern is a Grass-type Pokémon. It's weak to Fire, Ice, Poison moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Sunkern by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Sunkern excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 180.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Sunkern fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
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Add to Team Builder →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunkern weak to?
Sunkern is weak to Fire (2×), Ice (2×), Poison (2×), Flying (2×), Bug (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Sunkern?
The best teammates for Sunkern are Magcargo, Carkol, Coalossal because they resist Sunkern's key weaknesses.
Is Sunkern good for competitive?
Sunkern can work on a team with proper support. Sunkern excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 180.
Explore More
Sunkern is a Grass-type Pokémon
Magcargo covers Sunkern's weaknesses
Carkol covers Sunkern's weaknesses
Coalossal covers Sunkern's weaknesses
Tentacool covers Sunkern's weaknesses
Tentacruel covers Sunkern's weaknesses
Sunkern is available in Scarlet Violet
Sunkern is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Sunkern is available in X Y
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