Solrock Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Solrock in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Solrock
Solrock is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 42.533 DPS.
Solrock can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Solrock is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves as Solrock resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Solrock is Mega Gengar (42.533 DPS), Primal Kyogre (42.485 DPS), and Primal Groudon (41.900 DPS).
Catching Solrock: After defeating Solrock, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1293 and 1363 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1608-1696 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Solrock from raids will have exactly 1363 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Solrock?
The best counter for Solrock is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 42.533 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (42.485 DPS) and Primal Groudon (41.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Solrock?
Solrock can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Solrock weak to?
Solrock is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type attacks. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Solrock be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Solrock's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Solrock from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Solrock from raids will have 1363 CP at level 20, or 1696 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1293. If you see 1363 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Solrock worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Solrock is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Solrock?
For the best moveset for Solrock itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Solrock stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Solrock without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Solrock can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (37.182 DPS) and Kartana (36.933 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Solrock in raids?
Weather boost information for Solrock is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.