Learn about Solarbeam, a Grass-type Special move with 120 damage and 100% accuracy in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It charges for one turn unless Sunny Day is active.
Solarbeam is a Grass-type move with a Category of Special. It boasts a high Damage of 120 and perfect Accuracy of 100%. The move has 10 PP (Power Points). When you use Solarbeam, your Pokémon will charge for one turn and then attack on the next. However, if the move Sunny Day is active, Solarbeam will not require a charge turn and will execute immediately.
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Contests, Solarbeam is classified as a Cool-type move and is worth 1 Point. If other Pokémon have appealed to the same judge, Solarbeam grants an additional +3 appeal.
- Consider using Solarbeam in conjunction with Sunny Day to ensure it hits on the first turn.
- Its high damage makes it effective against Water- and Flying-type Pokémon.
- Be mindful of its two-turn charge time if Sunny Day is not active, as it leaves you vulnerable.
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