What type is Solar Beam?

Solar Beam is a Grass-type special move with 120 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Solar Beam?

314 Pokemon can learn Solar Beam through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Solar Beam do?

Inflicts regular damage. User charges for one turn before attacking. During Sunny Day, the charge turn is skipped. During Hail, Rain Dance, or Sandstorm, power is halved. This move cannot be selected by Sleep Talk.

When was Solar Beam introduced?

Solar Beam was introduced in Generation I.

Solar Beam

grassSpecial

Power120

Accuracy100%

PP10

Status–

Typegrass

CategorySpecial

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen I

The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Weather

No charge inSun

Half power inRainSandstormHail

Pokemon That Learn Solar Beam (314)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#001	Bulbasaur	grass poison	OvergrowChlorophyll (HA)	Lv. 36	45	49	49	65	65	45	318
#002	Ivysaur	grass poison	OvergrowChlorophyll (HA)	Lv. 50	60	62	63	80	80	60	405
#003	Venusaur	grass poison	OvergrowChlorophyll (HA)	Lv. 58	80	82	83	100	100	80	525
#006	Charizard	fire flying	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#012	Butterfree	bug flying	Compound EyesTinted Lens (HA)	TM	60	45	50	90	80	70	395
#015	Beedrill	bug poison	SwarmSniper (HA)	TM	65	90	40	45	80	75	395
#035	Clefairy	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardFriend Guard (HA)	TM	70	45	48	60	65	35	323
#036	Clefable	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardUnaware (HA)	TM	95	70	73	95	90	60	483
#038	Ninetales	fire	Flash FireDrought (HA)	TM	73	76	75	81	100	100	505
#039	Jigglypuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFrisk (HA)	TM	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#043	Oddish	grass poison	ChlorophyllRun Away (HA)	TM	45	50	55	75	65	30	320
#044	Gloom	grass poison	ChlorophyllStench (HA)	TM	60	65	70	85	75	40	395
#045	Vileplume	grass poison	ChlorophyllEffect Spore (HA)	TM	75	80	85	110	90	50	490
#046	Paras	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	TM	35	70	55	45	55	25	285
#047	Parasect	bug grass	Effect SporeDry SkinDamp (HA)	TM	60	95	80	60	80	30	405
#048	Venonat	bug poison	Compound EyesTinted LensRun Away (HA)	TM	60	55	50	40	55	45	305
#049	Venomoth	bug poison	Shield DustTinted LensWonder Skin (HA)	TM	70	65	60	90	75	90	450
#059	Arcanine	fire	IntimidateFlash FireJustified (HA)	TM	90	110	80	100	80	95	555
#069	Bellsprout	grass poison	ChlorophyllGluttony (HA)	TM	50	75	35	70	30	40	300
#070	Weepinbell	grass poison	ChlorophyllGluttony (HA)	TM	65	90	50	85	45	55	390
#071	Victreebel	grass poison	ChlorophyllGluttony (HA)	TM	80	105	65	100	70	70	490
#077	Ponyta	fire	Run AwayFlash FireFlame Body (HA)	TM	50	85	55	65	65	90	410
#078	Rapidash	fire	Run AwayFlash FireFlame Body (HA)	TM	65	100	70	80	80	105	500
#102	Exeggcute	grass psychic	ChlorophyllHarvest (HA)	Lv. 55	60	40	80	60	45	40	325
#103	Exeggutor	grass psychic	ChlorophyllHarvest (HA)	Lv. 1	95	95	85	125	75	55	530
#108	Lickitung	normal	Own TempoObliviousCloud Nine (HA)	TM	90	55	75	60	75	30	385
#113	Chansey	normal	Natural CureSerene GraceHealer (HA)	TM	250	5	5	35	105	50	450
#114	Tangela	grass	ChlorophyllLeaf GuardRegenerator (HA)	TM	65	55	115	100	40	60	435
#115	Kangaskhan	normal	Early BirdScrappyInner Focus (HA)	TM	105	95	80	40	80	90	490
#122	Mr. Mime	psychic fairy	SoundproofFilterTechnician (HA)	TM	40	45	65	100	120	90	460
#128	Tauros	normal	IntimidateAnger PointSheer Force (HA)	TM	75	100	95	40	70	110	490
#131	Lapras	water ice	Water AbsorbShell ArmorHydration (HA)	TM	130	85	80	85	95	60	535
#137	Porygon	normal	TraceDownloadAnalytic (HA)	TM	65	60	70	85	75	40	395
#143	Snorlax	normal	ImmunityThick FatGluttony (HA)	TM	160	110	65	65	110	30	540
#146	Moltres	fire flying	PressureFlame Body (HA)	TM	90	100	90	125	85	90	580
#150	Mewtwo	psychic	PressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	106	110	90	154	90	130	680
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#152	Chikorita	grass	OvergrowLeaf Guard (HA)	Lv. 45	45	49	65	49	65	45	318
#153	Bayleef	grass	OvergrowLeaf Guard (HA)	Lv. 54	60	62	80	63	80	60	405
#154	Meganium	grass	OvergrowLeaf Guard (HA)	Lv. 65	80	82	100	83	100	80	525
#157	Typhlosion	fire	BlazeFlash Fire (HA)	TM	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#161	Sentret	normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	TM	35	46	34	35	45	20	215
#162	Furret	normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	TM	85	76	64	45	55	90	415
#165	Ledyba	bug flying	SwarmEarly BirdRattled (HA)	TM	40	20	30	40	80	55	265
#166	Ledian	bug flying	SwarmEarly BirdIron Fist (HA)	TM	55	35	50	55	110	85	390
#167	Spinarak	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	TM	40	60	40	40	40	30	250
#168	Ariados	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	TM	70	90	70	60	70	40	400
#173	Cleffa	fairy	Cute CharmMagic GuardFriend Guard (HA)	TM	50	25	28	45	55	15	218
#174	Igglybuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	90	30	15	40	20	15	210

TM / TR Availability

Sword ShieldRed BlueYellowGold SilverCrystalRuby SapphireEmeraldFirered LeafgreenDiamond PearlPlatinumHeartgold SoulsilverBlack WhiteColosseumXdBlack 2 White 2X YOmega Ruby Alpha SapphireSun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonRed Green JapanBlue JapanLets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeScarlet VioletThe Indigo Disk

Generation Changes

Version	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee	120	–	–	–
Sword Shield	200	–	–	–
Current	120	100%	10	grass

Similar Grass Special Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Frenzy Plant	Special	150	90	5	User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
Chloroblast	Special	150	95	5	The user launches its amassed chlorophyll to inflict damage on the target. This also damages the user.
Leaf Storm	Special	130	90	5	Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
Petal Dance	Special	120	100	10	Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
Seed Flare	Special	120	85	5	Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by two stages.
Energy Ball	Special	90	100	10	Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Grass Pledge	Special	80	100	10	With Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.
Apple Acid	Special	80	100	10	The user attacks the target with an acidic liquid created from tart apples. This also lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

Solar Beam

Pokemon That Learn Solar Beam (314)

TM / TR Availability

Generation Changes

Similar Grass Special Moves

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