Solar Power

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

8 Pokémon5 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 4

Added in Gen 4.

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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 that can have Solar Power only as their Hidden Ability.

Other abilities introduced alongside Solar Power.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Frisk	28	Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Gluttony	27	Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Hydration	22	Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Leaf Guard	20	Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Mold Breaker	20	Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Technician	20	Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Ice Body	19	Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Iron Fist	18	Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

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“Solar Power”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/solar-power.

Ability data from PokéAPI.