Solrock (Pokémon)


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Solrock (Japanese: ソルロック Solrock) is a dual-type  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.

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 midline. Its large eyes consist of thick, semicircular yellow eyelids through which black sclera 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

Tate's Solrock
A Solrock appeared in It's Still Rocket Roll to Me! and Solid as a Solrock, under the ownership of Tate. It battled alongside Liza's Lunatone against Ash's Pikachu and during a Gym. It was eventually defeated due to 's use of.

Other
Solrock made its main series debut in Take the Lombre Home. A group of people blamed a Solrock for a drought in their village, when it was actually  stealing their water. Solrock redeemed its reputation when it helped to get rid of.

used his Solrock in a battle against Ash at the Battle Pyramid in Pace - The Final Frontier!. Solrock battled against and won before going up against  which ended in a tie.

A Solrock appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, under the ownership of Baraz. Baraz used Solrock to light up dark places.

A Solrock appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!, under the ownership of. It was seen participating in the Anistar City Pokémon Showcase. It appeared again in A Dancing Debut! during the Couriway Town Pokémon Showcase.

Minor appearances
Solrock debuted in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, where a used it alongside a  in a Double Battle against.

A 's Solrock appeared in Deceit and Assist.

A Coordinator's Solrock appeared in Settling a Not-So-Old Score!.

A Solrock appeared in Dawn's Early Night!, under the ownership of a Coordinator. It was used along with a for the Double Performance required during the.

A Solrock appeared in PK19, where it allowed Pikachu and his friends to gain entry into an ice building.

A Solrock appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

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In 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.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
As in the, one of Tate's main Pokémon is a Solrock that the twins use in conjunction with 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.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
A Solrock appeared in Death Match Between Summer And Winter!.

NPC appearances

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

Pokédex entries

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Game locations

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In side games

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In events

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Side game data













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Trivia

 * Solrock shares its with its counterpart . 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 is based on the, as well as a.

Name origin
Solrock is a combination of sol (Latin for sun) and rock.

Related articles

 * Tate's Solrock