Sunkern is not blessed with natural strengths, but is endlessly competitive. If watered with enough Aprijuice, they can keep up with even the stiffest competition. Otherwise, they perform a vital role at the bottom of the food web.

Folktales say Sunflora always faces the sun, but studies show they point wherever they like. This may have to do with how they always keep their eyes shut to avoid damage from sun exposure, and the poor awareness that results from it.