Solrock (Pokémon)

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Solrock ソルロック Solrock #338
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Types  Rock  Psychic   Rock   Rock	Species Meteorite Pokémon
Ability Levitate	Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #126 Sinnoh #— Isshu #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-169 Almia R— Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2m Metric 3'11"/1.2m 0.0m	Weight 339.5lbs Imperial 154.0kg Metric 339.5lbs/154.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Red	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 45 5.9%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown Genderless
Breeding Mineral group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 150 Battle Exp.: 1071*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Eevee's Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex (Gen. IV) Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Solrock (Japanese: ソルロック Solrock) is a dual-type Rock/Psychic Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.2 Special abilities 1.3 Behavior 1.4 Habitat 1.5 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokédex entry 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 NPC appearances 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Game locations 5.3.1 In side games 5.4 Held items 5.5 Stats 5.5.1 Base stats 5.5.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.6 Type effectiveness 5.7 Learnset 5.7.1 By leveling up 5.7.2 By TM/HM 5.7.3 By breeding 5.7.4 By tutoring 5.7.5 Special moves 5.8 Side game data 5.9 Evolution 5.10 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Solrock is a Pokémon that originally came from space. They originally came to earth within meteorites and have since adapted to life on earth quite nicely. Being an inorganic Pokémon, it isn't preyed upon, nor does it need to prey on others, as it derives all its energy from sunlight.

Physiology

Solrock is a mostly orange, spherical Pokémon. Solrock has eight yellow-colored, rocky spines extending from the sides of its body. Multiple, small, yellow stony portions present on the front and back of its body form a vertical pattern. On its back are dual rocky mounds, situated to the sides of the ringing pattern. Solrock’s eyes are large and stylistic, consisting of thick, semicircular yellow eyelids leaving a black-colored slit in which the red pupil can be seen, with a ring pattern of three black extensions above and below each eye.

Gender differences

Solrock is a genderless species.

Special abilities

As it thrives upon solar energy, it emits bright light during battle, as well as heat waves whenever it rotates. This solar power it contains allows it to learn moves like Fire Spin naturally, as well as being able to learn other Fire moves by TM, such as Flamethrower and Overheat. Its psychic powers allow it to read the minds of others.

Behavior

Solrock appears to be an emotionless Pokémon, and instead seems to be affected more by solar energy. It simply floats to transport itself and will attack if necessary. However, it is still capable of reading the minds of others.

Habitat

As Solrock have been found in Meteor Falls, it can be inferred that caves are its habitat.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

This Pokémon receives all its energy from the sun, alleviating the need to consume other foods.

In the anime

Solrock first appeared 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. The Solrock redeemed its reputation when it helped to get rid of Team Rocket.

Solrock appeared again under the ownership of Tate in It's Still Rocket Roll to Me and Solid as a Solrock.

Brandon used his Solrock in a battle against Ash in Pace - The Final Frontier.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry AG063 Solrock Ash's Pokédex Solrock, the Meteorite Pokémon. Solrock has the ability to read its opponent's minds. It attacks by rotating quickly while giving off and intense heat. Advanced Generation series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry AG190 Solrock May's Pokédex Solrock, the Meteorite Pokémon. Sunlight is the only source of Solrock's power. It can float silently through the air. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Solrock first appears in VS. Grumpig II, owned by Tate and Liza.

Pokédex entry

Manga Chapter Entry 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.

In the TCG

Main article: Solrock (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Trozei!: Solrock is the symbol of the Secret Operation League.

Pokédex entries

Pokédex entry

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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. 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. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum A new Pokémon species, rumored to be from the sun. It gives off light while spinning. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver When it rotates itself, it gives off light similar to the sun, thus blinding its foes. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White Pokédex entry is unavailable at this time. Data will be entered when the Pokédex entry has been verified. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire Uncommon Meteor Falls (Ruby only) Emerald Uncommon Meteor Falls FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow) Generation IV Diamond Pearl Dongle Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave (Ruby) Platinum Dongle Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave (Ruby) HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain Generation V Black White None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Cave (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	SOL Laboratories Endless Level 9 Forever Level 9 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Sky Tower (12F-20F) Mt. Faraway (6F-11F) Wish Cave (80F-89F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Spacial Rift (B4-B10)
Pokémon Ranger	Panula Cave

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Sun Stone (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Sun Stone (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70	130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 95	90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 85	81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp.Atk: 55	54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp.Def: 65	63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 440   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

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 IV, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None	Resistant against Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None	Unaffected by Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None	Damaged normally by Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None
Notes: If Gravity, Skill Swap, or Gastro Acid is used, if the opponent has Mold Breaker, or the Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III

Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ Start Harden Normal Status — —% 30 Tough 2 ♥♥ Start Confusion Psychic Special 50 100% 25 Smart 3 ♥♥♥ 9 Rock Throw Rock Physical 50 90% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 12 Fire Spin Fire Special 15 70% 15 Beauty 0   20 Rock Polish Rock Status — —% 30 Tough 2 ♥♥ 23 Psywave Psychic Special — 80% 15 Smart 3 ♥♥♥ 31 Embargo Dark Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 34 Cosmic Power Psychic Status — —% 20 Cool 0   42 Heal Block Psychic Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 45 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 53 SolarBeam Grass Special 120 100% 10 Cool 1 ♥ 56 Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5 Beauty 0   Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III

TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status — —% 20 Smart 0   TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special — 100% 15 Smart 1 ♥ TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0   TM20 Safeguard Normal Status — —% 25 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120 100% 10 Cool 1 ♥ TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM33 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 95 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120 85% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 50 80% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 0   TM48 Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 Smart 0   TM50 Overheat Fire Special 140 90% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 50 90% 10 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM58 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status — 75% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM63 Embargo Dark Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5 Beauty 0   TM67 Recycle Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 0   TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status — —% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM70 Flash Normal Status — 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical — 100% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM77 Psych Up Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 0   TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥ TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100 100% 15 Smart 1 ♥ TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special — 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 1 ♥ TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status — —% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

None.

By tutoring

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: III

Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal D P Pt HG SS AncientPower Rock Special 60 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Smart 1 ♥ D P Pt HG SS Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Role Play Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 1 ♥ D P Pt HG SS Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ D P Pt HG SS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥ Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 41+	Purified moves
Shadow Panic	Shadow		Baton Pass	Normal
Shadow Rave	Shadow		Psychic	Psychic
Shadow Sky	Shadow		Sunny Day	Fire
--			Cosmic Power	Psychic

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	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% HP Let me marshal the power of the sun for massive attacks! 26%-50% HP My health has tumbled to a mere half already... 1%-25% HP No... The sun's power fails to reach me... Level up Leveled up! Sunshine's power intensified! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Leveled up! Sunshine's power intensified!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: ( Psychic ) Field move: None Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 30 Max. exp.: 65 Browser entry   Solrock seemingly wobbles in midair. Its whole body flashes to impede capture.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.

Evolution

Does not evolve Solrock  Rock  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Solrock images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Solrock shares the same species name with its counterpart Lunatone. They are both known as the Meteorite Pokémon.
• Although its appearance and Pokédex entries suggest it, Solrock cannot learn Morning Sun.
• Without its ability, this Pokémon and its counterpart Lunatone are the only Pokémon that have seven weaknesses and are not partially Grass-type or doubly weak/resistant to anything. Other Pokémon that have seven weaknesses include Celebi, Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Snover and Abomasnow.
• Solrock is the only non-Fire-type Pokémon to be able to learn Fire Spin.

Origin

Solrock is based on the sun, as well as a meteorite.

Name origin

Solrock's name is a combination of the Latin word sol, meaning sun, and the English word rock.

In other languages

• German: Sonnfel - From Sonne (sun) and Fels (rock).
• French: Solaroc - From soleil (sun) and roc (rock).
• Korean: 솔록 Solrock
• Chinese (Taiwan): 太陽岩 Tài Yáng Yán - Literally "Sun rock".

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