Sunflora is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It evolves from Sunkern when exposed to a Sun Stone. Sunflora has a distinctive sunflower-like appearance, with a round yellow face surrounded by vibrant petals. Its body is green with leaf-like arms. Sunflora is known for its close association with sunlight, converting solar energy into nutrition. This Pokémon is highly active during the day, constantly moving to follow the sun's path across the sky. As the weather becomes warmer, the petals on Sunflora's face become more vivid and lively. Interestingly, Sunflora comes to a complete stop when the sun sets, closing its petals and becoming still. This behavior showcases its deep connection to solar energy and diurnal patterns.
Pokédex Data
- Category: Sun Pokémon
- Height: 0.8 m (2'07")
- Weight: 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)
- Abilities: Chlorophyll, Solar Power (Hidden Ability: Early Bird)
Breeding
- Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
- Egg Groups: Grass
- Egg Cycles: 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Evolutions
Sunkern → Sunflora (use Sun Stone)
Habits and Additions Across Generations
Sunflora's behavior and characteristics have remained largely consistent across generations, with its strong connection to sunlight being a central theme. In later generations, Sunflora gained access to the Solar Power ability, which boosts its Special Attack in harsh sunlight at the cost of some HP each turn, further emphasizing its solar affinity. The addition of the hidden ability Early Bird in later generations allows Sunflora to wake up from sleep status more quickly. Sunflora has also been featured in various Pokémon media, including being one of Meowth's most frequently used Pokémon disguises in the anime series.