Sunflora

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Sunflora
Image:Sunflora.png
National Pokédex
Sunkern - Sunflora (#192) - Yanma
Johto Pokédex
Sunkern - Sunflora (#103) - Exeggcute
Japanese name Kimawari
Evolves from Sunkern
Evolves into None
Generation Second
Species Sun Pokémon
Type Grass
Height 2 ft 7 in (0.80 m)
Weight 18.7 lb (8.5 kg)
Ability Chlorophyll/Sun Power(the latter from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Sunflora (キマワリ? Kimawari in original Japanese language versions) is a fictional character from the popular Pokémon franchise. It is #192 in the National Pokédex. It first appeared in Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, and Pokémon Crystal and is the evolved form of Sunkern. It was part of the first big wave of pure Grass-type Pokémon from the second-generation of Pokémon; before this time, Tangela was the only pure Grass-type.

Sunflora's name is a portmanteau of "sunflower", which it resembles, and "flora". The second part, "flora", also refers to the fact that it is a flower, instead of an animal (fauna).

In Japanese, himawari is a sunflower and the Kimawari is an obvious take on that. Likewise, Sunflora's Chinese name 向日葵 directly translates as "sunflower".

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Sunflora is a diurnal Pokémon; unlike its unevolved form Sunkern, it is wholly inactive at night. However, it is very active and playful during the day when the sun is bright. Like Bellossom, it evolves using a Sun Stone. Bellossom and Sunflora are the only Pokémon to do so, and it may be that a Sun Stone may have an effect on the Pokémon evolving. For example, Sunkern is active during the day and night. Upon evolution, however, it becomes strictly diurnal, and will become immobilized upon nightfall.

Sunflora prefer hot climates; their foliage becomes more colorful and elaborate as the temperature rises. Sunflora unfurl their petals and absorb sunlight for energy,since Sunflora require nutrition from the sun to function, and will lose their vivid colors from a lack of sun. It is possible for a Sunflora to absorb too much sunlight, though. When this happens, its head and petals become engorged and very heavy, which is dangerous for a Sunflora, since it can wilt and possibly get sick. At night, the petals are furled, covering Sunflora's face. In preparation for winter, Sunflora will migrate to warmer and sunnier areas, so as not to lose the vital source of their energy, the sun.

Sunflora like to live in flower patches. They do their best to stay hidden among the other flowers, but usually they are very noticeable. This is probably due to the fact that it is not as tall as real sunflowers and likes to play in the sunlight. This behavior is similar to Vigoroth's in a way. Vigoroth cannot stay still for even a second; doing so will result in a case of extreme stress. A Sunflora is constantly soaking up sunlight and moving around in a blissful fashion. It could be that doing so releases stress, and not getting sunlight and standing still for long periods of time may make Sunflora stressed out.

[edit] In the video games

Sunflora does not appear naturally in any Pokémon game but Pokémon Colosseum, where it can be snagged in Realgam Tower. It can also be evolved from Sunkern with the use of a Sun Stone. The only other Pokémon that can evolve via Sun Stone is Gloom into Bellossom.

Sunflora is also noticed for being one of the few Grass-type Pokémon to naturally learn the move Petal Dance, the others being Roselia, the entire evolutionary chain of Oddish, and the new pokemon Cherrim. The entire evolutionary chain of Bulbasaur can learn Petal Dance, but only through breeding.

Its Special Attack stat is in the upper 10% of all Pokémon, while its Speed is in the lower 10%. Its Special Defense is above average. Sunflora can only learn Grass-type special-attacks, so in online battles Sunflora is usually given Sunny Day, Solarbeam and Hidden Power Fire. Sunny Day allows Solarbeam to be used in 1 turn instead of 2, and increases the power of Hidden Power Fire as it is a Fire-type attack. As a bonus, Sunflora's Chlorophyll ability will double its speed under Sunny Day.

From Diamond and Pearl onwards, Sunflora may also have the ability Solar Power in place of Chlorophyll. Solar Power increases the Pokemon's special attack, but deals damage to it. It only takes effect during Sunny Day.

Sunflora's pre-evolution, Sunkern, has attacks related to the absorption of enemy's power, like Absorb, Mega Drain and Giga Drain which do damage to the oponent and also restore a bit of Sunkern's HP; while Sunflora's attacks are more varied with attacks like Razor Leaf, Petal Dance and Solar Beam.

The combo Sunny Day, Solar Beam and Synthesis is also good, as Synthesis restores more HP if Sunny Day is in effect.

[edit] In the anime

Sunflora first appeared in Episode 137, A Grin to Win,[1] where Meowth from Team Rocket attempts to disguise itself as a Sunflora to enter a contest. It also appears in "Pikachu's Pikaboo". It tries to blend in with the sunflower patch, but fails at doing so.

[edit] In other media

Sunflora in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Sunflora in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Sunflora is one of the more neglected Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Sunflora has only appeared in the following sets:

  • Neo Genesis
  • Neo Destiny (as Light Sunflora)
  • Skyridge
  • EX Unseen Forces

[edit] References

Books
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player's Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player's Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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