Sun in Pokemon

Sun boosts Fire-type damage and weakens Water-type damage. It also changes several move and ability interactions.

How sun works

Sunny Day and Drought are the main ways to start sun. In modern games, sun lasts five turns, or eight turns with Heat Rock. In sun, Solar Beam and Solar Blade skip their charge turn, and Morning Sun, Synthesis, and Moonlight restore more HP.

Common sun interactions

Chlorophyll doubles Speed in sun, while Solar Power trades HP for more special damage. Leaf Guard blocks major status in sun, and Protosynthesis can take advantage of the field in modern games.

Related mechanics

See the weather overview for the full weather list.

FAQ

Does sun always boost Fire-type moves?

Yes. Sun is the weather state that raises Fire damage and lowers Water damage.

What item extends sun?

Heat Rock extends sun from the default duration to a longer timer in modern games.

Why do teams use sun?

Sun boosts Fire damage, doubles Speed for Chlorophyll users, and changes recovery move output.