Solrock is a Pokémon that originally came from space. They originally came to earth within meteorites and have since adapted to life on earth quite nicely. Being an inorganic Pokémon, it isn't preyed upon, nor does it need to prey on others, as it derives all its energy from sunlight. It uses telekinesis to float in mid-air and is capable of reading the thoughts of other lifeforms like most psychic types. It is even capable of brainwashing, but only does this when it feels threatened and is usually a last resort. It is also capable of generating its own heat to create fire.
Gender differences
Solrock is genderless.
Special abilities
As it thrives upon solar energy, it emits bright light during battle, as well as heat waves whenever it rotates. This solar power it contains allows it to learn moves like Fire Spin naturally, as well as being able to learn other Fire moves by TM, such as Flamethrower and Overheat. Its psychic powers allow it to read the minds of others.
Behavior
Solrock is an emotionless Pokémon, and instead seems to be affected more by solar energy. It simply floats to transport itself and will attack if necessary.
Solrock first appeared in Take the Lombre Home. A group of people blamed a wild Solrock for a drought in their village, when it was actually Team Rocket stealing their water. The Solrock redeemed its reputation when it helped to get rid of Team Rocket.
Solrock is a new species of Pokémon that is said to have fallen from space. It Template:A2 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.
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Solrock shares the same species name with its counterpart Lunatone. They are both known as Meteorite Pokémon.
Origin
Solrock is based on a sun-shaped meteorite.
Name origin
Solrock's name is a combination of the Latin word sol, sun, and the English word rock.
Its German name, Sonnfel, comes from Sonne and Fels.
Its French name, Solaroc, comes from soleil and roc.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Solrock images on Bulbagarden Archives.
