Solrock (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeSolrock (disambiguation).
Solrock
Meteorite Pokémon
ソルロック
Solrock
#0338
Solrock




Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
RockPsychic
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
Ability
LevitateCacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
45(11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Mineral
Hatch time
25 cycles
Height
3'11"1.2 m
Solrock
0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
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Weight
339.5 lbs.154.0 kg
Solrock
0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]][[|]]
Base experience yield
150
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
161
V+
Leveling rate
Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Solrock
0
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Footprint

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Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
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Solrock (Japanese:ソルロックSolrock) is a dual-typeRock/PsychicPokémon introduced inGeneration III.

It is not known toevolve into or from any other Pokémon, but it is considered to be a counterpart ofLunatone.

Biology

Solrock is a primarily orange, sphericalPokémon. It has eight yellow, rocky spines extending from the sides of its body; and multiple small, yellow stony bumps running vertically along its center. On its back are dual rocky mounds, situated to the sides of the mid-line. Its large eyes consist of thick, semicircular yellow eyelids through which black sclerae and red pupils can be seen. A black ring with six extensions surrounds each eye.

Solrock relies on solar energy, which it absorbs in groups during daylight. While it is always expressionless, it is able to sense the emotions and thoughts of others. It spins its body to produce intense heat and a blinding light. It is able to stay silent while floating in the air and can be found incaves. It is believed Solrock originated from space, specifically the sun.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation IIIHoenn
#126
Kanto
#—
RubySolrock is a new species ofPokémon that is said to have fallen from space. It floats in air and moves silently. In battle, thisPokémon releases intensely bright light.
SapphireSunlight is the source ofSolrock's power. It is said to possess the ability to read the emotions of others. ThisPokémon gives off intense heat while rotating its body.
EmeraldSolar energy is the source of thisPokémon's power. On sunny days, groups ofSolrock line up facing the sun and absorb its light.
FireRedIt absorbs solar energy during the day. Always expressionless, it can sense what its foe is thinking.
LeafGreen
Generation IVSinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
DiamondA new Pokémon species, rumored to be from the sun. It gives off light while spinning.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGoldWhen it rotates itself, it gives off light similar to the sun, thus blinding its foes.
SoulSilver
Generation VUnova
 B2  W2 : #215
BlackA new Pokémon species, rumored to be from the sun. It gives off light while spinning.
White
Black 2Solar energy is the source of its power, so it is strong during the daytime. When it spins, its body shines.
White 2
Generation VICentral Kalos
#—
Coastal Kalos
#013
Mountain Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#131
XSolar energy is the source of its power, so it is strong during the daytime. When it spins, its body shines.
YIt absorbs solar energy during the day. Always expressionless, it can sense what its foe is thinking.
Omega RubySolrock is a new species of Pokémon that is said to have fallen from space. It floats in air and moves silently. In battle, this Pokémon releases intensely bright light.
Alpha SapphireSunlight is the source of Solrock's power. It is said to possess the ability to read the emotions of others. This Pokémon gives off intense heat while rotating its body.
Generation VIIAlola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inGeneration VII.
Generation VIIIGalar
#363
Isle of Armor
#—
Crown Tundra
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inLegends: Arceus.
SwordWhen it rotates itself, it gives off light similar to the sun, thus blinding its foes.
ShieldSolar energy is the source of its power, so it is strong during the daytime. When it spins, its body shines.
Brilliant DiamondThis new Pokémon species is rumored to be an avatar of the sun. The Pokémon gives off light while spinning.
Shining Pearl
Generation IXPaldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Lumiose
#—
Hyperspace
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries inGeneration IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby
Meteor Falls
Sapphire
Trade,Event
Emerald
Meteor Falls
FireRedLeafGreen
Trade,Event
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Citadark Isle(Shadow)
Generation IV
DiamondPearl
Lake Verity,Lake Acuity,Lake Valor,Mt. Coronet,Sendoff Spring,Turnback Cave(Ruby)
Platinum
Lake Verity,Lake Acuity,Lake Valor,Mt. Coronet,Sendoff Spring,Turnback Cave(Ruby)
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Safari Zone (Wasteland with 42 Peak points)
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
BlackWhite
Route 13,Giant Chasm
Black 2White 2
Routes13 and22,Giant Chasm
Dream World
Icy Cave
Generation VI
XY
Glittering Cave
Omega Ruby
Meteor Falls
Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
SunMoon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword
Giant's Cap,Route 8
Stony Wilderness,Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
Shield
Trade
Brilliant Diamond
Grand Underground -Dazzling Cave,Riverbank Cave,Still-Water Cavern,Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining theNational Pokédex)
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
ScarletViolet
Unobtainable
Legends: Z-A
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Cave (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
SOL Laboratories, Endless Level 9, Forever Level 9,Mr. Who's Den
MD RedMD Blue
Sky Tower (12F-20F),Mt. Faraway (6F-11F),Wish Cave (80F-89F)
Ranger
Panula Cave
Generation IV
MD TimeMD Darkness
Spacial Rift (B4F-B10F)
MD Sky
Spacial Rift (B4F-B10F)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Canyon:Volcanic Slope
Rumble U
Model Train Room: Working Gears,Vehicle Gallery: A Flowing Desert(Capsule Cage)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sky-High Ruins: Stage 3
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Revival Mountains(All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Jirachi Sea,Butterfree Sea,Rayquaza Sea,Arceus Sea,Jirachi SeaFinal,Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Sky Tower (12F-20F),Wish Cave (86F-89F),Purity Forest (86F-88F)
Fainted Pokémon:Magma Cavern
Mystery House:Magma Cavern,Uproar Forest,Northern Range,Desert Region,Southern Cavern,Wyvern Hill,Remains Island
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event:The Daily Pokémon (#6)
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Tate & Solrock


In events

GamesEventLanguageLocationLevelDistribution period
RSEFRLGGather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign SolrockJapaneseJapan10March 21 to April 9, 2006
SSakuji's SolrockJapaneseJapan30July 26 to October 31, 2017

Held items

GamesHeld items
RubySapphire
Emerald
DiamondPearl
Platinum
HeartGoldSoulSilver
BlackWhite
Black 2White 2
XY
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
SwordShield
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl

Stats

Base stats

Generations III-VI
StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177250 - 344
95
90 - 161175 - 317
85
81 - 150157 - 295
55
54 - 117103 - 229
65
63 - 128121 - 251
70
67 - 134130 - 262
Total:
440
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.
Generation VII onward
StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197290 - 384
95
90 - 161175 - 317
85
81 - 150157 - 295
55
54 - 117103 - 229
65
63 - 128121 - 251
70
67 - 134130 - 262
Total:
460
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3★★
Power
3/5★★★☆☆
Skill
2/4★★☆☆
Stamina
4/4★★★★
Jump
3/3★★★
Total
14/19★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal½×
Fighting
Flying½×
Poison½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal½×
Fighting
Flying½×
Poison½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal½×
Fighting
Flying½×
Poison½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal½×
Fighting
Flying½×
Poison½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Solrock is available inSword and Shield andBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Byleveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP
011Flare BlitzFirePhysical120120100100%15
011Morning SunNormalStatus000000——%5
011TackleNormalPhysical04040100100%35
011HardenNormalStatus000000——%30
011ConfusionPsychicSpecial05050100100%25
011Rock ThrowRockPhysical0505009090%15
055HypnosisPsychicStatus000006060%20
1010Rock PolishRockStatus000000——%20
1515Rock SlideRockPhysical0757509090%10
2020Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical0808009090%15
2525Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus000000——%20
3030PsychicPsychicSpecial09090100100%10
3535Stone EdgeRockPhysical10010008080%5
4040Solar BeamGrassSpecial120120100100%10
4545Wonder RoomPsychicStatus000000——%10
5050ExplosionNormalPhysical250250100100%5
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Solrock
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Solrock
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

ByTM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  TM  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
TM08
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150150090}}90%5
TM09
TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150150090}}90%5
TM11
TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial120120100}}100%10
TM13
TM13Fire SpinFireSpecial03535085}}85%15
TM17
TM17Light ScreenPsychicStatus000000—}}—%30
TM18
TM18ReflectPsychicStatus000000—}}—%20
TM19
TM19SafeguardNormalStatus000000—}}—%25
TM20
TM20Self-DestructNormalPhysical200200100}}100%5
TM21
TM21RestPsychicStatus000000—}}—%10
TM22
TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical07575090}}90%10
TM24
TM24SnoreNormalSpecial05050100}}100%15
TM25
TM25ProtectNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM32
TM32SandstormRockStatus000000—}}—%10
TM33
TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus000000—}}—%5
TM34
TM34Sunny DayFireStatus000000—}}—%5
TM38
TM38Will-O-WispFireStatus0000085}}85%15
TM39
TM39FacadeNormalPhysical07070100}}100%20
TM40
TM40SwiftNormalSpecial0606000—}}—%20
TM41
TM41Helping HandNormalStatus000000—}}—%20
TM46
TM46Weather BallNormalSpecial05050100}}100%10
TM48
TM48Rock TombRockPhysical06060095}}95%15
TM49
TM49Sand TombGroundPhysical03535085}}85%15
TM54
TM54Rock BlastRockPhysical02525090}}90%10
TM60
TM60Power SwapPsychicStatus000000—}}—%10
TM70
TM70Trick RoomPsychicStatus000000—}}—%5
TM71
TM71Wonder RoomPsychicStatus000000—}}—%10
TM76
TM76RoundNormalSpecial06060100}}100%15
TM78
TM78AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical05555100}}100%15
TM81
TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical06060100}}100%20
TM91
TM91Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus000000—}}—%10
TM98
TM98Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical07575100}}100%10
TR00
TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus000000—}}—%20
TR01
TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical08585100}}100%15
TR02
TR02FlamethrowerFireSpecial09090100}}100%15
TR10
TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100100}}100%10
TR11
TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial09090100}}100%10
TR15
TR15Fire BlastFireSpecial110110085}}85%5
TR20
TR20SubstituteNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TR25
TR25PsyshockPsychicSpecial08080100}}100%10
TR26
TR26EndureNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TR27
TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TR29
TR29Baton PassNormalStatus000000—}}—%40
TR33
TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial08080100}}100%15
TR36
TR36Heat WaveFireSpecial09595090}}90%10
TR40
TR40Skill SwapPsychicStatus000000—}}—%10
TR43
TR43OverheatFireSpecial130130090}}90%5
TR44
TR44Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus000000—}}—%20
TR46
TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus000000—}}—%15
TR49
TR49Calm MindPsychicStatus000000—}}—%20
TR52
TR52Gyro BallSteelPhysical0000100}}100%5
TR55
TR55Flare BlitzFirePhysical120120100}}100%15
TR67
TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial09090100}}100%10
TR69
TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical08080090}}90%15
TR74
TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical08080100}}100%15
TR75
TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100100080}}80%5
TR76
TR76Stealth RockRockStatus000000—}}—%20
TR77
TR77Grass KnotGrassSpecial0000100}}100%20
TR82
TR82Stored PowerPsychicSpecial02020100}}100%10
TR83
TR83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus000000—}}—%15
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Solrock
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Solrock
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
  TM  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
TM04
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus0000—}}—%20
TM11
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus0000—}}—%5
TM15
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150150090}}90%5
TM16
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus0000—}}—%30
TM17
TM17ProtectNormalStatus0000—}}—%10
TM18
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus0000—}}—%5
TM20
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus0000—}}—%25
TM22
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial120120100}}100%10
TM26
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100100}}100%10
TM29
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial09090100}}100%10
TM30
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial08080100}}100%15
TM32
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus0000—}}—%15
TM33
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus0000—}}—%20
TM35
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial09090100}}100%15
TM37
TM37SandstormRockStatus0000—}}—%10
TM38
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110110085}}85%5
TM39
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical06060095}}95%15
TM42
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical07070100}}100%20
TM44
TM44RestPsychicStatus0000—}}—%10
TM48
TM48Skill SwapPsychicStatus0000—}}—%10
TM50
TM50OverheatFireSpecial130130090}}90%5
TM57
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial05050090}}90%10
TM58
TM58EndureNormalStatus0000—}}—%10
TM61
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus0000085}}85%15
TM64
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical250250100}}100%5
TM67
TM67RecycleNormalStatus0000—}}—%10
TM68
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150150090}}90%5
TM69
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus0000—}}—%20
TM70
TM70FlashNormalStatus0000100}}100%20
TM71
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100100080}}80%5
TM74
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical0000100}}100%5
TM75
TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus0000—}}—%20
TM76
TM76Stealth RockRockStatus0000—}}—%20
TM77
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus0000—}}—%10
TM80
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical07575090}}90%10
TM82
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus0000—}}—%10
TM83
TM83BulldozeGroundPhysical06060100}}100%20
TM85
TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100100}}100%15
TM86
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial0000100}}100%20
TM87
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus0000085}}85%15
TM90
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus0000—}}—%10
TM92
TM92Trick RoomPsychicStatus0000—}}—%5
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Solrock
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Solrock
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Bybreeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Solrock in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Solrock in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Solrock
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Solrock
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Bytutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
SwShEPBDSPMeteor BeamRockSpecial12090%10
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Solrock
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Solrock
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Bytransfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
IIIIVVVIVIIAncient PowerRockSpecial06060100}}100%5
IIIIVVVIVIICharge BeamElectricSpecial05050090}}90%10
IIIIVVVIVIIConfideNormalStatus000000—}}—%20
IIIIVVVIVIIDefense CurlNormalStatus000000—}}—%40
IIIIVVVIVIIDouble TeamNormalStatus000000—}}—%15
IIIIVVVIVIIDouble-EdgeNormalPhysical120120100}}100%15
IIIIVVVIVIIDream EaterPsychicSpecial100100100}}100%15
IIIIVVVIVIIEmbargo ×DarkStatus0000100}}100%15
IIIIVVVIVIIFlash ×NormalStatus0000100}}100%20
IIIIVVVIVIIFrustration ×NormalPhysical0000100}}100%20
IIIIVVVIVIIGravityPsychicStatus000000—}}—%5
IIIIVVVIVIIHeal Block ×PsychicStatus0000100}}100%15
IIIIVVVIVIIHidden Power ×NormalSpecial06060100}}100%15
IIIIVVVIVIIIncinerateFireSpecial06060100}}100%15
IIIIVVVIVIILaser FocusNormalStatus000000—}}—%30
IIIIVVVIVIIMagic CoatPsychicStatus000000—}}—%15
IIIIVVVIVIIMimicNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
IIIIVVVIVIINatural Gift ×NormalPhysical0000100}}100%15
IIIIVVVIVIIPain SplitNormalStatus000000—}}—%20
IIIIVVVIVIIPsych UpNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
IIIIVVVIVIIPsywave ×PsychicSpecial0000100}}100%15
IIIIVVVIVIIRecycleNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
IIIIVVVIVIIReturn ×NormalPhysical0000100}}100%20
IIIIVVVIVIIRolloutRockPhysical03030090}}90%20
IIIIVVVIVIISecret Power ×NormalPhysical07070100}}100%20
IIIIVVVIVIISignal Beam ×BugSpecial07575100}}100%15
IIIIVVVIVIISmack DownRockPhysical05050100}}100%15
IIIIVVVIVIISwaggerNormalStatus0000085}}85%15
IIIIVVVIVIITelekinesis ×PsychicStatus000000—}}—%15
IIIIVVVIVIIToxicPoisonStatus0000090}}90%10
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves inPokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Solrock
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Solrock
  • × indicates a move thatcannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 5%
Friend Area:Mt. Moonview
Phrases
51%-100% HPLet me marshal the power of the sun for massive attacks!
26%-50% HPMy health has tumbled to a mere half already...
1%-25% HPNo... The sun's power fails to reach me...
Level upLeveled up! Sunshine's power intensified!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Find Solrock's precious belonging
Connected to:Lunatone,Ferroseed
Connection Orb Set: 18

Phrases
NormalThey think I look like the sun. I think so, too.
Low HP (< 50%)My solar energy is running out...
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Rock
Poké Assist:
Psychic
Field move:None
Loops: 6Min. exp.: 30Max. exp.: 65
Browser entryR-169
Solrock seemingly wobbles in midair. Its whole body flashes to impede capture.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack●●●
Defense●●●
Speed●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.67 secondsBase HP: 57
Base Attack: 77Base Defense: 54Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Rock
Attack Power:★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle
Rock
Attack Power: 60 - 111 7

#560

Swap+
Sometimes replaces three disruptions with this Pokémon.
Swappable Skill(s): Barrier Shot


Pokémon GO
Base HP: 207Base Attack: 178Base Defense: 153
Egg Distance: 5 kmBuddy Distance: 3 kmEvolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks:Rock Throw,Confusion,Psywave*
Charged Attacks:Psychic,Rock Slide,Solar Beam,Weather Ball (Fire)*

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
RubySapphireEmeraldFireRedLeafGreen
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation IV
DiamondPearlPlatinumHeartGoldSoulSilver
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation V
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VI
XYOmega RubyAlpha Sapphire
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VII
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VIII
SwordShield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
For other sprites and images, please seeSolrock images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Solrock inPokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Major appearances

Tate's Solrock

InIt's Still Rocket Roll to Me! andSolid as a Solrock,Tate owns a Solrock, which battled alongsideLiza's Lunatone againstAsh's Pikachu andSwellow during aGymbattle. It was eventually defeated due to Ash's use ofThunder Armor.

Other

Solrock made its animated series debut inTake the Lombre Home. A group of people blamed awild Solrock for a drought in their village, when it was actuallyTeam Rocket stealing their water. Solrock redeemed its reputation when it helped to get rid of Team Rocket.

InPace - The Final Frontier!,Brandon used a Solrock in a battle against Ash at theBattle Pyramid. Solrock battledSquirtle and won before going up againstBulbasaur, which ultimately ended in a tie.

InHoopa and the Clash of Ages,Baraz used a Solrock to light up dark places.

InA Performance Pop Quiz!,Lily's Solrock competed in theAnistar CityShowcase. InA Dancing Debut!, it competed in theCouriway Town Showcase.

Minor appearances

Solrock debuted in the opening sequence ofJirachi: Wish Maker, under the ownership of aTrainer. It was used alongside aManectric in aDouble Battle againstBrendan.

ACoordinator's Solrock appeared inDeceit and Assist.

A Coordinator's Solrock appeared inSettling a Not-So-Old Score!.

InDawn's Early Night!, aCoordinator's Solrock competed alongside aLunatone for theDouble Performance required during theHearthomeContest.

InPK19, a Solrock allowed Pikachu and his friends to gain entry into an ice building.

A Solrock appeared in the opening sequence ofZoroark: Master of Illusions.

InChasing Memories, Creating Dreams!, a Trainer's Solrock watchedProfessor Kukui's announcement of theManalo Stadium's completion.

InThank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, a Trainer's Solrock was on the plane Ash and Pikachu were taking to leaveAlola.

InThe Mew from Here!, a Solrock was seen onFaraway Island.

Pokédex entries

EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
AG063SolrockAsh's PokédexSolrock, the Meteorite Pokémon. Solrock has the ability to read its opponents' minds. It attacks by rotating quickly, while giving off intense heat.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
AG190SolrockMay's PokédexSolrock, the Meteorite Pokémon. Sunlight is the only source of Solrock's power. It canfloat silently through the air.

Pokémon Generations

Solrock inPokémon Generations

A soldier's Solrock appeared inThe Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war ofKalos 3,000 years previously.

GOTCHA!

Tate's Solrock

A Solrock briefly appeared inGOTCHA!, under the ownership ofTate.

In the manga

Solrock inPokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Main article:Tate's Solrock

As in thegames, one ofTate's main Pokémon is a Solrock that the twins use in conjunction withLunatone inDouble Battles. It first appeared inI'm Always Grumpig First Thing in the Morning II.

A Solrock appeared in a fantasy inDouble Trouble with Dialga and Palkia IV.

Pokédex entries

MangaChapterEntry
Pokémon AdventuresPS228The sunlight is its source of energy. It is said to be able to read the opponents mind. It gives off heat by spinning its body.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Solrock appeared inDeath Match Between Summer And Winter!.

In the TCG

Main article:Solrock (TCG)

Trivia

  • Solrock shares itscategory with its counterpartLunatone. They are both known as the Meteorite Pokémon.
  • Solrock and Lunatone have nearly identicalbase stats, with only the physical and special stats switched.

Origin

Solrock seems to be based on theSun, as well as ameteorite. Its squinted eyes may allude to the difficulty of looking directly at the Sun. They also resemble the slits in traditional sunlight-blockingsnow goggles. Solrock's shiny coloration might be a reference tored dwarf stars.

Name origin

Solrock is a combination ofsolar androck.[1]

In other languages

LanguageTitleMeaning
JapaneseソルロックSolrockFromsol androck
FrenchSolarocFromsolaire androc
SpanishSolrockSame as English/Japanese name
GermanSonnfelFromSonne andFels
ItalianSolrockSame as English/Japanese name
Korean솔록SolrockTranscription of Japanese name
Mandarin Chinese太陽岩 / 太阳岩TàiyángyánFrom太陽 / 太阳tàiyáng andyán
Cantonese Chinese太陽岩TaaiyèuhngngàahmFrom太陽taaiyèuhng andngàahm
More languages
HindiसूरविरॉकSoorvirockFromसूरजsooraj,रविravi androck
Thaiโซลร็อกSonrokTranscription of Japanese name

Related articles

References

  1. (2006).Pokémon Fan: 10th Anniversary News Booklet, p. 9 (Archived on Internet Archive)

External links

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