Name origin

solar
of or relating to the Sun
rock
lump of mineral matter


Solrock artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 338
Type Rock Psychic
Species Meteorite Pokémon
Height 3′11″ (1.19m)
Weight 339.5 lbs (154.0 kg)
Abilities Levitate
Local № 126 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
215 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Sorurokku

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 150
Growth Rate Fast

Type defenses

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Solrock stats

The base stats for Solrock are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 70
250 - 344
Attack 95
175 - 317
Defense 85
157 - 295
Sp. Atk 55
103 - 229
Sp. Def 65
121 - 251
Speed 70
130 - 262
Total 440

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby SOLROCK 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.
Sapphire Sunlight 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.
Emerald Solar energy is the source of this POKéMON’s power. On sunny days, groups of SOLROCK line up facing the sun and absorb its light.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It absorbs solar energy during the day. Always expressionless, it can sense what its foe is thinking.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
A new Pokémon species, rumored to be from the sun. It gives off light while spinning.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
When it rotates itself, it gives off light similar to the sun, thus blinding its foes.
Black 2
White 2
Solar energy is the source of its power, so it is strong during the daytime. When it spins, its body shines.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Solrock learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
1 HardenNormalStatus--
5 Rock ThrowRockPhysical5090
9 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
13 Rock PolishRockStatus--
17 PsywavePsychicSpecial-80
21 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
25 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
29 Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--
33 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
37 Heal BlockPsychicStatus--
41 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
45 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
49 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
53 Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--

Solrock learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
1 HardenNormalStatus--
9 Rock ThrowRockPhysical5090
12 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
20 Rock PolishRockStatus--
23 PsywavePsychicSpecial-80
31 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
34 Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--
42 Heal BlockPsychicStatus--
45 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
53 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
56 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
64 Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--

Solrock learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
1 HardenNormalStatus--
9 Rock ThrowRockPhysical5090
12 Fire SpinFireSpecial3585
20 Rock PolishRockStatus--
23 PsywavePsychicSpecial-80
31 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
34 Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--
42 Heal BlockPsychicStatus--
45 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
53 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
56 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100

Egg moves

Solrock does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Solrock can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
RecycleNormalStatus--
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
Stealth RockRockStatus--
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--

Solrock can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
AncientPowerRockSpecial60100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
GravityPsychicStatus--
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Solrock does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Solrock is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 PsyshockPsychicSpecial80100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Smack DownRockPhysical50100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Solrock is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
64 ExplosionNormalPhysical250100
67 RecycleNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
69 Rock PolishRockStatus--
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Solrock sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Solrock normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Solrock shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Solrock normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Solrock shiny sprite

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Where to find Solrock

Sapphire
Ruby
Meteor Falls
Emerald Meteor Falls
Pearl
Diamond
Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave
Platinum Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave
White
Black
Route 13, Giant Chasm
Black 2
White 2
Route 13, Giant Chasm, 22

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Solrock questions