Is Solrock Good in Ruby & Sapphire Playthrough?
Ruby only, Meteor Falls. Rock/Psychic with AbilityLevitate for Ground immunity. Solrock leans physical while Lunatone leans special. Handles the same matchups from a different angle. Tate and Liza use one as their ace. Ruby exclusive that contributes through the gym circuit.
Solrock resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.
Solrock resists most of Brawly's coverage and hits back hard.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Wattson's team.
Solrock resists most of Flannery's coverage and hits back hard.
Norman's team hits Solrock's weaknesses hard.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Winona's team.
Solrock trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Solrock trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.
Solrock trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Solrock has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Solrock trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Solrock trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Catch Solrock on Meteor Falls (walking, Lv 14-18, uncommon).
- After Wattson
- TM29PsychicPsychic135100%10
- After Flannery
- TM50FireOverheat13090%5
- After Winona
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- LV 37RockRock Slide11390%10
- After Tate & Liza
- TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
- LV 43GrassSolar Beam120100%10
- LV 49NormalExplosion250100%5
Ruby & Sapphire Solrock Locations
Solrock is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Solrock in Ruby & Sapphire
Walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 5-39 across 8 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Solrock Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Solrock
 Mudkip Water | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x66-79% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Aron builds →Metal Claw 2x36-44% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
 Shroomish Grass | D | |
 Wingull Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvergrande City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Wingull builds →Water Gun 2x33-39% Steel Wing 2x21-26% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Treecko builds →Pursuit 2x25-30% Absorb 2x20-25% | ||
 Marshtomp WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Mudkip (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Marshtomp builds →Surf 2x74-88% Mud Shot 2x49-58% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Aron builds →Metal Claw 2x39-46% Mud-Slap 2x11-14% | ||
 Mightyena Dark | C | |
 Grovyle Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Treecko (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Grovyle builds →Pursuit 2x28-33% Absorb 2x24-29% Fury Cutter 2x7-8% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Beautifly builds →Thief 2x32-39% Absorb 2x18-22% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Breloom builds →Iron Tail 2x73-86% Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
 Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvergrande City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Pelipper builds →Surf 2x101-119%KO Thief 2x31-36% Steel Wing 2x26-32% | ||
Marshtomp WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Mudkip (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Marshtomp builds →Surf 2x72-85% Dig 2x49-58% Iron Tail 2x53-64% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x55-65% Thief 2x17-20% | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Petalburg City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x72-85% Iron Tail 2x36-43% Dig 2x23-27% | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Breloom builds →Iron Tail 2x73-87% Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvergrande City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Pelipper builds →Surf 2x100-118%KO Thief 2x30-36% Steel Wing 2x27-32% | ||
Marshtomp WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Mudkip (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Marshtomp builds →Surf 2x72-86% Dig 2x48-57% Iron Tail 2x54-64% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x54-64% Thief 2x18-21% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Azurill (Petalburg City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x72-86% Iron Tail 2x36-43% Dig 2x23-28% | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Lairon builds →Iron Tail 2x85-100%KO Dig 2x34-40% | ||
Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Breloom builds →Iron Tail 2x75-89% Mega Drain 2x33-39% | ||
Pelipper Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvergrande City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Pelipper builds →Surf 2x100-118%KO Thief 2x28-34% Steel Wing 2x27-32% | ||
Marshtomp WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Mudkip (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Marshtomp builds →Surf 2x72-85% Dig 2x52-61% Iron Tail 2x55-65% | ||
Skarmory Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x57-67% Thief 2x17-20% | ||
 Cacturne GrassDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Cacturne builds →Solar Beam 2x151-178%KO Feint Attack 2x77-92% Pin Missile 2x11-14% | ||
 Sceptile Grass | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Treecko (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 2x140-165%KO Iron Tail 2x54-64% Dig 2x33-39% Pursuit 2x33-39% | ||
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
 Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Banette builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-97% Feint Attack 2x38-46% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x134-158%KO Shadow Ball 2x34-41% | ||
Cacturne GrassDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Cacturne builds →Solar Beam 2x149-176%KO Feint Attack 2x76-90% Pin Missile 2x10-13% | ||
Sceptile Grass | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Treecko (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 2x137-162%KO Earthquake 2x54-63% Iron Tail 2x54-63% Pursuit 2x32-38% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Banette builds →Shadow Ball 2x83-98% Feint Attack 2x39-46% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x133-157%KO Shadow Ball 2x33-40% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x129-152%KO Earthquake 2x72-85% Thief 2x15-18% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | S | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x105-124%KO Earthquake 2x77-90% Shadow Ball 2x62-73% Pursuit 2x29-34% | ||
Sceptile Grass | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Treecko (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 2x138-163%KO Earthquake 2x53-62% Iron Tail 2x53-62% Pursuit 2x31-37% | ||
Cacturne GrassDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Cacturne builds →Solar Beam 2x150-176%KO Feint Attack 2x75-89% Pin Missile 2x10-12% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
In Ruby & Sapphire, Salamence's Earthquake hits Solrock for 70-83%. Tyranitar threatens a KO with Earthquake (92-108%). Swampert deals 64-76% with Hydro Pump.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Salamence builds →Earthquake 2x70-83% Rock Slide26-31% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide35-41% Earthquake 2x92-108%KO | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x59-69% Ice Beam26-31% Hydro Pump 2x64-76% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Skarmory builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Solrock View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Ice Beam38-45% Thunderbolt38-45% Surf 2x76-90% | ||
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 onlyRS Solrock Best Moveset
Rock/Psychic floating above Ground threats through AbilityLevitate. 95 Attack fires MoveRock Slide for Rock TermStab and MoveEarthquake works despite Levitate (the user still lands it). MoveExplosion for the finisher. Held ItemLeftovers sustains.
Best Build
Solrock best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Baton Pass
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Most of Solrock's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Psychic and Rock Slide, but Normal and Fire 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
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.
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.
Solrock Ruby & Sapphire Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, Solrock can work for a story run. 440 BST is average, but Rock/Psychic typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Ruby & Sapphire, Solrock looks average on paper at 440 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Rock Slide with Leftovers is the standard set.
Solrock gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Solrock is a mixed attacker with base 95 Attack and 55 Sp. Atk. 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.
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