Ability · Gen 4 · 9 Pokémon
Solar Power
If Sun is active, this Pokemon's Sp. Atk is 1.5×; loses 1/8 max HP per turn.
If Sun is active, this Pokemon's Special Attack is multiplied by 1.5 and it loses 1/8 of its maximum HP, rounded down, at the end of each turn. These effects are prevented if the Pokemon is holding a Utility Umbrella.
Solar Power was introduced in Generation 4. 9 Pokémon and forms can have it (5 as a hidden ability).
Best Pokémon with Solar Power
Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Solar Power.
Pokémon with Solar Power
As a regular ability (4)
Sunkern
Sunflora
TropiusAs a hidden ability (5)
Charmander
Charmeleon
HelioptileSolar Power FAQ
What does Solar Power do?
If Sun is active, this Pokemon's Special Attack is multiplied by 1.5 and it loses 1/8 of its maximum HP, rounded down, at the end of each turn. These effects are prevented if the Pokemon is holding a Utility Umbrella.
Which Pokémon have Solar Power?
9 Pokémon and forms can have Solar Power, 5 of them only as a hidden ability: Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Sunkern, Sunflora, Mega Houndoom, Tropius and Helioptile and more.
Is Solar Power a hidden ability?
It depends on the Pokémon. Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Helioptile and Heliolisk have it as a hidden ability, while Sunkern, Sunflora, Mega Houndoom and Tropius can have it as a regular ability.
What are the best Pokémon with Solar Power?
By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Solar Power are Heliolisk (#174 in Champions VGC, 52.8% run Solar Power), Mega Houndoom (#207 in Champions VGC, 100% run Solar Power) and Charizard (#241 in Champions VGC, 80.6% run Solar Power).
Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.