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 . 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 mid-line. Its large eyes consist of thick, semicircular yellow eyelids through which black sclerae 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 . It is believed Solrock originated from space, specifically the sun.
==Game data==
===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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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
======Generations III-VI======
======Generation VII onward======
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Solrock is available in and .
====By leveling up====
====By TM/TR====
====By ====
====By tutoring====
====By transfer from another generation====
===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Tate's Solrock=====
In It's Still Rocket Roll to Me! and Solid as a Solrock, Tate owns a Solrock, which battled alongside Liza's Lunatone against Ash's Pikachu and during a Gym . It was eventually defeated due to Ash's use of .
=====Other=====
Solrock made its animated 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 Team Rocket.
In Pace - The Final Frontier!, used a Solrock in a battle against Ash at the Battle Pyramid. Solrock battled and won before going up against , which ultimately ended in a tie.
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, Baraz used a Solrock to light up dark places.
In A Performance Pop Quiz!, 's Solrock competed in the Anistar City . In A Dancing Debut!, it competed in the Couriway Town Showcase.
====Minor appearances====
Solrock debuted in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, under the ownership of a . It was used 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!.
In Dawn's Early Night!, a 's Solrock competed alongside a for the Double Performance required during the .
In PK19, a Solrock allowed Pikachu and his friends to gain entry into an ice building.
A Solrock appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!, a Trainer's Solrock watched 's announcement of the Manalo Stadium's completion.
In Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, a Trainer's Solrock was on the plane Ash and Pikachu were taking to leave Alola.
In The Mew from Here!, a Solrock was seen on Faraway Island.
====Pokédex entries====
===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.
===GOTCHA!===
====Tate's Solrock====
A Solrock briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Tate.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
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.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Solrock appeared in Death Match Between Summer And Winter!.
==In the TCG==
==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 seems to be based on the , as well as a . Its squinted eyes may allude to the difficulty of looking directly at the Sun. Solrock's shiny coloration might be a reference to stars.
====Name origin====
Solrock may be a combination of sol (Latin for sun) and rock.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Tate's Solrock
==External links==
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