Solar Power (Pokémon Ability)
Effect
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
In-Depth Effect
During strong sunlight, this Pokémon has 1.5× its Special Attack but takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage after each turn.
Pokémon with Solar Power Stats
| Pokémon with Solar Power | Number of Pokémon |
|---|---|
| As an Ability | 4 |
| As a Hidden Ability | 6 |
| Total Pokémon | 10 |
Game Descriptions
| Diamond Pearl | Boosts Sp. Atk, but lowers HP in sunshine. |
| Platinum | Boosts Sp. Atk, but lowers HP in sunshine. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Boosts Sp. Atk, but lowers HP in sunshine. |
| Black White | In sunshine, Sp. Atk is boosted but HP decreases. |
| Black 2 White 2 | In sunshine, Sp. Atk is boosted but HP decreases. |
| X Y | Boosts the Sp. Atk stat in sunny weather, but HP decreases. |
| Sun Moon | Boosts the Sp. Atk stat in sunny weather, but HP decreases every turn. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Boosts the Sp. Atk stat in harsh sunlight, but HP decreases every turn. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Boosts the Sp. Atk stat in harsh sunlight, but HP decreases every turn. |
| Sword Shield | Boosts the Sp. Atk stat in harsh sunlight, but HP decreases every turn. |
Pokémon with Solar Power as an Ability
| # | Image | Name | Type | Abilities | Base Stats | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | HP | Atk | Def | S.Atk | S.Def | Spd | |||||
| #191 |  | Sunkern | Early Bird(Hidden) | 210 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
| #192 |  | Sunflora | Early Bird(Hidden) | 500 | 75 | 75 | 55 | 105 | 85 | 30 | |
| #357 |  | Tropius | Harvest(Hidden) | 528 | 99 | 68 | 83 | 72 | 87 | 51 | |
| #10048 |  | Houndoom Mega | 690 | 75 | 90 | 90 | 140 | 90 | 115 | ||
Pokémon with Solar Power as a Hidden Ability
| # | Image | Name | Type | Abilities | Base Stats | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | HP | Atk | Def | S.Atk | S.Def | Spd | |||||
| #4 |  | Charmander | Solar Power(Hidden) | 361 | 39 | 52 | 43 | 60 | 50 | 65 | |
| #5 |  | Charmeleon | Solar Power(Hidden) | 469 | 58 | 64 | 58 | 80 | 65 | 80 | |
| #6 |  | Charizard | Solar Power(Hidden) | 618 | 78 | 84 | 78 | 109 | 85 | 100 | |
| #694 |  | Helioptile | Solar Power(Hidden) | 327 | 44 | 38 | 33 | 61 | 43 | 70 | |
| #695 |  | Heliolisk | Solar Power(Hidden) | 536 | 62 | 55 | 52 | 109 | 94 | 109 | |
| #10196 |  | Charizard Gmax | Solar Power(Hidden) | 618 | 78 | 84 | 78 | 109 | 85 | 100 | |
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | No |
| Emerald | No |
| FireRed LeafGreen | No |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |