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Sunflora

Sunflora

GRASS
HP
75
Atk
75
Def
55
SpA
105
SpD
85
Spe
30
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Weaknesses

  • BUG2x
  • FIRE2x
  • FLYING2x
  • ICE2x
  • POISON2x

Best Nature

Modest 32/2/0/32/0/0

Best Moveset

  1. Weather BallNORMALSpecial26.3%
  2. SynthesisGRASSStatus18.4%
  3. Leaf StormGRASSSpecial18.4%
  4. EncoreNORMALStatus18.4%

Best Ability / Item

ChlorophyllIron BallIron Ball

Sunflora technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Weather Ball

    NORSpecial50 BP

    This move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.

    26.30%
  • #2

    Synthesis

    GRAStatus

    The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

    18.35%
  • #3

    Leaf Storm

    GRASpecial130 BP

    The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    18.35%
  • #4

    Encore

    NORStatus

    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

    18.35%
  • #5

    Earth Power

    GROSpecial90 BP

    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    5.55%
  • #6

    Grass Knot

    GRASpecial

    The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

    5.18%
  • #7

    Dazzling Gleam

    FAISpecial80 BP

    The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

    2.72%
  • #8

    Giga Drain

    GRASpecial75 BP

    A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    2.40%
  • #9

    Grassy Glide

    GRAPhysical55 BP

    Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.

    2.40%
  • #10

    Solar Beam

    GRASpecial120 BP

    The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

    0.32%
  • #11

    Other

    0.08%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Modest 32/2/0/32/0/0

    69.87%
  • #2

    Quiet 11/0/17/32/6/0

    19.71%
  • #3

    Quiet 21/0/13/32/0/0

    9.12%
  • #4

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    1.12%
  • #5

    Modest 24/0/14/28/0/0

    0.18%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Chlorophyll

    Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

    Held: Holder’s Speed is halved. Negates all Ground-type immunities, and makes Flying-types take neutral damage from Ground-type moves. Arena Trap. Spikes, and Toxic Spikes affect the holder.

    53.20%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    43.77%
  • #3
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    3.03%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    31.49%
  • #2
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    28.21%
  • #3
    Typhlosion-HisuiTyphlosion-Hisui
    FIRGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    22.00%
  • #4
    HattereneHatterene
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.21%
  • #5
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.21%
  • #6
    KlefkiKlefki
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.88%
  • #7
    Slowbro-GalarSlowbro-Galar
    POIPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.88%
  • #8
    Tauros-Paldea-AquaTauros-Paldea-Aqua
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    0.06%
  • #9
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    0.03%
  • #10
    AnnihilapeAnnihilape
    FIGGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    0.03%
Meta Discussion

What do you think of Sunflora in the current meta?

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How to use Sunflora in the current VGC format?

**To use Sunflora effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Grass type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Sunflora appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Sunflora fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Chlorophyll, Iron Ball and Modest 32/2/0/32/0/0. Its frequent moves include Weather Ball, Synthesis, Leaf Storm, Encore, Earth Power, and Grass Knot. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Sunflora has important weaknesses to bug 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ice 2x, poison 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Torkoal, Farigiraf, Typhlosion-Hisui, Hatterene, and Incineroar appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Sunflora. Open the Sunflora teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Sunflora with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunflora in VGC

What is the best moveset for Sunflora?

The best moveset for Sunflora in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Weather Ball, Synthesis, Leaf Storm, Encore.

How to counter Sunflora in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Sunflora can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (bug 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ice 2x, poison 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Sunflora?

The best item for Sunflora is typically Iron Ball, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Sunflora come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon