Solrock (Japanese: ソルロック Solrock) is a dual-type Rock/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, but it is considered to be a counterpart of Lunatone.
Biology
Solrock is a primarily orange, spherical Pokémon. 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 in caves. It is believed Solrock originated from space, specifically the sun.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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| Generation III | | Hoenn
#126 | | Kanto
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| Ruby | Solrock is a new species of Pokémon that is said to have fallen from space. It floats in the air and moves silently. In battle, this Pokémon releases intensely bright light. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| FireRed | It absorbs solar energy during the day. Always expressionless, it can sense what its foe is thinking. |
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| Black | A new Pokémon species, rumored to be from the sun. It gives off light while spinning. |
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| Black 2 | Solar energy is the source of its power, so it is strong during the daytime. When it spins, its body shines. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
Coastal #013 | | Hoenn
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| X | Solar energy is the source of its power, so it is strong during the daytime. When it spins, its body shines. |
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| Y | It absorbs solar energy during the day. Always expressionless, it can sense what its foe is thinking. |
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| Omega 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. |
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| Alpha 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. |
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#363 | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | When it rotates itself, it gives off light similar to the sun, thus blinding its foes. |
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| Shield | Solar energy is the source of its power, so it is strong during the daytime. When it spins, its body shines. |
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| Brilliant Diamond | This new Pokémon species is rumored to be an avatar of the sun. The Pokémon gives off light while spinning. |
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Game locations
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generations III-VI
Generation VII onward
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Solrock is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB 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
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SwSh
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB 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
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BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain 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 gets STAB 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
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB 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
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon 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 gets STAB when used by Solrock
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Solrock
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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| Field move: | None | | Loops: 6 | Min. exp.: 30 | Max. exp.: 65 | Browser entry R-169
| | Solrock seemingly wobbles in midair. Its whole body flashes to impede capture. |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds | Base HP: 57 | | | Base Attack: 77 | Base Defense: 54 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In It's Still Rocket Roll to Me! and Solid as a Solrock, Tate owns a Solrock, which battled alongside Liza's Lunatone against Ash's Pikachu and Swellow during a Gym battle. It was eventually defeated due to Ash's use of Thunder Armor.
Other
Solrock made its main series debut in Take the Lombre Home. A group of people blamed a wild Solrock for a drought in their village, when it was actually Team Rocket stealing their water. Solrock redeemed its reputation when it helped to get rid of Team Rocket.
In Pace - The Final Frontier!, Brandon used a Solrock in a battle against Ash at the Battle Pyramid. Solrock battled Squirtle and won before going up against Bulbasaur, which ultimately ended in a tie.
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, Baraz used a Solrock to light up dark places.
In A Performance Pop Quiz!, Lily's Solrock competed in the Anistar City Showcase. In A Dancing Debut!, it competed in the Couriway Town Showcase.
Minor appearances
Solrock debuted in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, under the ownership of a Trainer. It was used alongside a Manectric in a Double Battle against Brendan.
A Coordinator's Solrock appeared in Deceit and Assist.
A Coordinator's Solrock appeared in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!.
In Dawn's Early Night!, a Coordinator's Solrock competed alongside a Lunatone for the Double Performance required during the Hearthome Contest.
In PK19, a Solrock allowed Pikachu and his friends to gain entry into an ice building.
A Solrock appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!, a Trainer's Solrock watched Professor Kukui's announcement of the Manalo Stadium's completion.
In Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, a Trainer's Solrock was on the plane Ash and Pikachu were taking to leave Alola.
In The Mew from Here!, a Solrock was seen on Faraway Island.
Pokédex entries
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| AG063 | Solrock | Ash's Pokédex | Solrock, the Meteorite Pokémon. Solrock has the ability to read its opponents' minds. It attacks by rotating quickly, while giving off intense heat. |
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Pokémon Generations
A soldier's Solrock appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.
GOTCHA!
A Solrock briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Tate.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Tate's SolrockAs in the games, one of Tate's main Pokémon is a Solrock that the twins use in conjunction with Lunatone in Double Battles. It first appeared in I'm Always Grumpig First Thing in the Morning II.
A Solrock appeared in a fantasy in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia IV.
Pokédex entries
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| Pokémon Adventures | PS228 | The 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. |
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Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Solrock appeared in Death Match Between Summer And Winter!.
In the TCG
Main article: Solrock (TCG)Trivia
- Solrock shares its category with its counterpart Lunatone. They are both known as the Meteorite Pokémon.
- Solrock and Lunatone have nearly identical base stats, with only the physical and special stats switched.
Origin
Solrock seems to be based on the Sun, as well as a meteorite. Its squinted eyes may allude to the difficulty of looking directly at the Sun. Solrock's shiny coloration might be a reference to red dwarf stars.
Name origin
Solrock may be a combination of sol (Latin for sun) and rock.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | सूरविरॉक Soorvirock | From सूरज sooraj, रवि ravi and rock |  Thai | โซลร็อก Sonrok | Transcription of Japanese name |
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