Sunflora (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Sunflora (disambiguation).

Sunflora キマワリ Kimawari #192 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Chlorophyll or Solar Power Cacophony Cacophony Early Bird Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Grass Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'07" 0.8 m Sunflora 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 18.7 lbs. 8.5 kg Sunflora 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 146 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 149 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Sunflora 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Sunflora (Japanese: キマワリ Kimawari) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Sunkern when exposed to a Sun Stone.

Biology

Sunflora closes its petals when asleep.

Sunflora is a Pokémon with a sunflower-like design. Its trunk and limbs are green, and its head is cream-colored. Its head is circular and has yellow petals growing along the rim. The petals become more vivid as the weather becomes warmer. Sunflora has leaves extending like arms from its round body and two toes on each foot.

Sunflora converts sunlight into nutrition. Because of this, it tends to pursue sunlight and is always looking in the direction of the sun. While the sun is up, it moves around in a hectic manner. When the sun sets, it comes to a complete stop and closes its petals. In addition to sunlight, Sunflora needs plenty of water. Sunflora is rarely seen in the wild, but can sometimes be found in grassy meadows.

In the anime

Sunflora in the anime

Major appearances

Sunflora made its anime debut in Grin to Win, when the citizens of Bloomingvale held their annual Sunflora Festival.

Many Sunflora appear in Moving Pictures.

Sunflora also started to appear under the ownership of Nando beginning in A Secret Sphere of Influence.

A Sunflora from Wigglytuff's Guild traveled along with the new Exploration Team Poképals for their first mission in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness. It reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

In Three Sides to Every Story!, a group of Sunflora appeared under the ownership of Lulu.

A group of Sunflora appeared in There's a New Gym Leader in Town!.

Minor appearances

A Sunflora was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

A Sunflora appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in Bonitaville's Pokémon Beauty Contest.

Two Sunflora appeared in the wild in The Grass Route while two appeared in the same episode belonging to Ephraim's parents.

A Sunflora was one of the inhabitants of an oasis just for Pokémon in Got Miltank?.

Tammy had three Sunflora in I Politoed Ya So! which were part of her cheerleading squad.

Several Sunflora were among the inhabitants of the Dragon Holy Land in Fangs for Nothin'.

A Sunflora was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

A Sunflora made an appearance in The Rise of Darkrai and Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A group of wild Sunflora appeared in Strategy Begins at Home!.

Sunflora appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions as a few of the many local Pokémon who lives in Crown City. One of them worked with the other Pokémon in surrounding Zorua to attack him, angry at Zorua for what Zoroark did to the city. Before a fight broke out, Sunflora, along with the other Pokémon, were calmed by Celebi.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP135 Sunflora Ash's Pokédex Sunflora, the Sun Pokémon. This smiling Pokémon loves the sun, but it also needs plenty of water to ensure healthy development.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW111 Sunflora Ash's Pokédex Sunflora, the Sun Pokémon. Sunflora gets its energy from sunlight and its movements follow the rays of the sun.

In the manga

Sunflora in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

A Sunflora appears in The Rise of Darkrai where it was one of the Pokémon put to sleep by Darkrai.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Due to the rocks in Ilex Forest reflecting solar energy like the Sun Stone, Gold's Sunkern, Sunbo, evolves into Sunflora in The Last Battle VI. As a Sunflora, she continues her support role in Gold's party, mainly using Sunny Day to power up Exbo's Fire-type moves.

In the TCG

Main article: Sunflora (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Sunflora is a member of Wigglytuff Guild. She tends to fret and say "Oh my gosh!" at everything. She keeps her Oh My Gosh Diary in her room and updates it over the course of the game.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: In addition to what happened in Explorers of Time and Darkness, there is a special episode titled Today's "Oh My Gosh". It shows Sunflora attempting a mission issued to her by Magnezone and Wigglytuff, which is to capture a Haunter, also known as 'The Invincible Haunter'. She and Loudred defeat Haunter at the end of the special episode.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still. Silver In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets. Crystal As the hot season approaches, the petals on this Pokémon's face become more vivid and lively. Stadium 2 It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald Sunflora convert solar energy into nutrition. They are highly active in the warm daytime but suddenly stop moving as soon as the sun sets. FireRed In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets. LeafGreen It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still.
Generation IV Diamond It gets energy from warm sunlight and is known for its habit of moving in pursuit of it. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It converts sunlight into energy. In the darkness after sunset, it closes its petals and becomes still. SoulSilver In the daytime, it rushes about in a hectic manner, but it comes to a complete stop when the sun sets.
Generation V Black It gets energy from warm sunlight and is known for its habit of moving in pursuit of it. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 Since it converts sunlight into energy, it is always looking in the direction of the sun. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X As the hot season approaches, the petals on this Pokémon's face become more vivid and lively. Y It gets energy from warm sunlight and is known for its habit of moving in pursuit of it.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Sunkern Crystal None Evolve Sunkern
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Evolve Sunkern FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum One Realgam Tower (Shadow) XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Sunkern Platinum None Evolve Sunkern HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Sunkern Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Route 12 (Rustling Grass) Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Sunkern Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 54 Endless Level 58 Forever Level 4 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Sunkern
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystery Jungle (B1-B29) Happy Outlook (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Mitonga Road Dark Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Echo Valley (post ending)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Def: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 425	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Flower Shield Fairy Status 0000— ——% 10 00Start Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 044 Ingrain Grass Status 0000— ——% 20 077 Grass Whistle Grass Status 0000— 05555% 15 1010 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 1313 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 1616 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25 1919 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 2222 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 2525 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100100% 30 2828 Petal Dance Grass Special 120120 100100% 10 3434 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10 4040 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— ——% 5 4343 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130130 09090% 5 5050 Petal Blizzard Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sunflora Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sunflora Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Grassy Terrain Grass Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sunflora in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sunflora in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sunflora Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sunflora can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sunflora cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sunflora Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	EndeavorBW	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
	SynthesisBW	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
	Giga DrainBW	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
	Seed BombBW	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
‡	Earth PowerBW	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sunflora Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sunflora Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 192.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Jungle Phrases 51%-100% HP The sun is my source of energy. 26%-50% HP Huh? My HP's down half-way already? Better beware. 1%-25% HP I'm wilting... Sunlight's energy isn't getting through... Level up Awesome! There's my level! The sunlight's brilliant! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Awesome! There's my level! The sunlight's brilliant!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Sunkern  Grass

Sun Stone →

First Evolution Sunflora  Grass

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Sunflora images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Meowth disguised as a Sunflora

• Sunflora shares the same species name with Espeon and Volcarona. They are all known as the Sun Pokémon.
• Sunflora is Meowth's most frequently used Pokémon disguise in the anime.

Origin

Sunflora is based on a sunflower.

Name origin

Sunflora is a combination of sun and flora (plant life). It is also reminiscent of sunflower.

Kimawari may be a combination of 黄 ki (yellow) or 吉 ki (joy), and 向日葵 himawari (sunflower).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese キマワリ Kimawari From 黄 ki, 吉 ki, and 向日葵 himawari French Héliatronc From Helios and tronc Spanish Sunflora Same as English name German Sonnflora From Sonnenblume and Flora Italian Sunflora Same as English name Korean 해루미 Haerumi From 해바라기 haebalagi Mandarin Chinese 向日花怪 Xiàngrìhuāquài Literally "Sun-facing flower freak". Also from 向日葵 xiàng​rì​kuí Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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