Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Solrock's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
This new Pokémon species is rumored to be an avatar of the sun. The Pokémon gives off light while spinning.
This new Pokémon species is rumored to be an avatar of the sun. The Pokémon gives off light while spinning.
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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scizor's Knock Off hits Solrock for 36-42%. Weavile deals 55-65% with Knock Off.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x33-39% Knock Off 2x36-42% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x55-65% Ice Shard17-20% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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 onlyBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Solrock Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Solrock builds around Colbur Berry for extra utility, Adamant nature for the right stat lean, and spread EVs. Levitate does its job quietly.
Best Build
Solrock best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sunny Day
- Rock Slide
- Stealth Rock
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Sunny Day
- Flare Blitz
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 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. Sunnyday 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 Sunnyday, Rock Slide, Stealth Rock, and Zenheadbutt. Sunnyday leads at 25% 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves