Is Solrock Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Brilliant Diamond Underground catch. Rock/Psychic with AbilityLevitate. Physical attacker compared to Lunatone's special focus. Same niche, same limitations.
Solrock resists most of Roark's coverage and hits back hard.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Solrock trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Solrock trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Solrock trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Solrock trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Solrock cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Solrock Locations
Solrock appears at moderate rates across 4 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Solrock in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Walking encounters at Lv. 58-63 across 4 spots for Solrock. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Solrock Weakness
Type-wise, Solrock takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, Ghost, Dark, and Steel. The Rock/Psychic typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ground, Bug, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Psychic |
What is Solrock Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Solrock
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Psyduck builds →Surf 2x66-79% Iron Tail 2x34-42% Shadow Claw 2x25-30% | ||
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x62-74% Absorb 2x11-15% | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x53-62% Iron Tail 2x34-42% Thief 2x21-26% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x62-74% Iron Tail 2x42-49% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x47-57% Iron Tail 2x32-38% Payback 2x19-23% | ||
 Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x63-75% Iron Tail 2x54-64% Thief 2x32-39% Shadow Ball 2x39-46% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Psyduck builds →Surf 2x71-86% Iron Tail 2x39-46% Shadow Claw 2x30-36% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x95-113%KO Energy Ball 2x63-75% Shadow Ball 2x57-68% Thief 2x30-36% | ||
 Buizel Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Buizel builds →Surf 2x68-80% Iron Tail 2x45-54% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x54-64% Iron Tail 2x36-43% Thief 2x23-29% | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x69-82% Crunch 2x46-54% Iron Tail 2x57-68% | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x91-108%KO Solar Beam 2x79-93% Scald 2x54-64% Shadow Ball 2x54-64% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x69-82% Iron Tail 2x46-54% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Probopass builds →Flash Cannon 2x64-76% Earthquake 2x36-43% | ||
Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Bibarel builds →Waterfall 2x59-70% Crunch 2x39-47% Iron Tail 2x50-58% Bulldoze 2x29-35% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x71-84% X-Scissor 2x54-64% Iron Tail 2x67-80% Shadow Claw 2x48-56% | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x69-82% Crunch 2x46-54% Dig 2x46-54% Iron Tail 2x57-68% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x91-108%KO Solar Beam 2x79-93% Scald 2x54-64% Shadow Ball 2x54-64% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x69-82% Iron Tail 2x46-54% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Probopass builds →Flash Cannon 2x64-76% Earthquake 2x36-43% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Golduck builds →Surf 2x86-102%KO Dig 2x36-43% Iron Tail 2x46-55% Shadow Claw 2x32-38% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x69-82% X-Scissor 2x53-63% Iron Tail 2x65-78% Shadow Claw 2x46-55% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Bronzong builds →Solar Beam 2x65-78% Flash Cannon 2x67-79% Earthquake 2x49-58% Shadow Ball 2x45-53% | ||
Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Floatzel builds →Waterfall 2x67-79% Crunch 2x45-53% Dig 2x45-53% Iron Tail 2x55-64% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x88-104%KO Solar Beam 2x79-93% Scald 2x53-63% Shadow Ball 2x53-63% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x115-135%KO Shadow Ball 2x52-61% | ||
Bronzong SteelPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Bronzong builds →Solar Beam 2x63-75% Flash Cannon 2x64-76% Earthquake 2x47-56% Shadow Ball 2x43-50% | ||
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Golduck builds →Surf 2x83-98% Dig 2x36-43% Iron Tail 2x45-53% Shadow Claw 2x32-38% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x68-80% X-Scissor 2x52-61% Iron Tail 2x65-76% Shadow Claw 2x45-53% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Roserade builds →Petal Dance 2x136-161%KO Shadow Ball 2x61-73% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x107-126%KO Earthquake 2x49-57% Shadow Ball 2x49-57% Iron Tail 2x49-57% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x67-79% X-Scissor 2x52-61% Iron Tail 2x64-76% Shadow Claw 2x44-53% | ||
 Steelix SteelGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x69-81% Iron Tail 2x69-81% Crunch 2x36-43% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Roserade builds →Petal Dance 2x136-161%KO Shadow Ball 2x61-73% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x107-126%KO Earthquake 2x49-57% Shadow Ball 2x49-57% Iron Tail 2x49-57% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x67-79% X-Scissor 2x52-61% Iron Tail 2x64-76% Shadow Claw 2x44-53% | ||
Steelix SteelGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Steelix builds →Earthquake 2x69-81% Iron Tail 2x69-81% Crunch 2x36-43% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Roserade builds →Petal Dance 2x139-163%KO Shadow Ball 2x61-73% | ||
 Cacturne GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Cacturne builds →Solar Beam 2x129-152%KO Dark Pulse 2x87-102%KO Pin Missile 2x16-19% | ||
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x90-106%KO Earthquake 2x66-78% Shadow Ball 2x49-58% | ||
 Kingler Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Kingler builds →Crabhammer 2x97-114%KO Dig 2x52-61% X-Scissor 2x52-61% Thief 2x40-47% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Dragapult can KO Solrock with Shadow Ball (132-155%). Greninja threatens a KO with Hydro Pump (184-217%). Kartana deals 59-70% with Knock Off.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Dragapult builds →Draco Meteor106-125%KO U Turn 2x34-41% Shadow Ball 2x132-155%KO Flamethrower25-29% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 2x134-158%KO Ice Beam50-59% Hydro Pump 2x184-217%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Kartana builds →Knock Off 2x59-70% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Landorus builds →Rock Slide28-32% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x70-83% | ||
Solrock Evolutions
Breeding is the whole story for Solrock. No compatible partners through one egg group, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Solrock is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyBDSP Solrock Best Moveset
95 Attack at 70 Speed with AbilityLevitate for Ground immunity on Rock/Psychic typing. Physical counterpart to Lunatone with the same Ground immunity trick. The moveset runs physical Rock TermStab but 90/85/65 bulk and 55 Sp. Atk give it the same E-tier outcome as its partner.
Best Build
Solrock best EVs are Speed and HP
Utility Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Sunny Day
- Flare Blitz
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Most of Solrock's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Stone Edge and Dream Eater, but Fire and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
This new Pokémon species is rumored to be an avatar of the sun. The Pokémon gives off light while spinning.
Solrock Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Solrock looks average on paper at 460 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Stealth Rock with Colbur Berry is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Solrock's biggest threats include Swampert (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Rhydon (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Bug, Ghost, Dark, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Solrock gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Solrock is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Stealth Rock, Sunnyday, Flare Blitz, and Zenheadbutt. Stealth Rock leads at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Solrock appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves