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Solgaleo

SolgaleoPsychic Steel
  • windy
  • snow
Solgaleo is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Solgaleo is a Legendary Psychic and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,042 CP and is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fire Spin / Iron Head. It is boosted by Windy and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Solgaleo Stats and Max CP

255 ATK
191 DEF
264 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4570 CP
Lvl 40
4042 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2887 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2310 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1732 CP

Solgaleo's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Solgaleo PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

In Pokémon GO, Solgaleo may have good stats but it's cursed with a terrible moveset in both the Psychic and Steel type meta. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Zen Headbutt and Psychic Fangs form a poor duo, dealing DPS lower than even Jynx, Solrock, and Starmie! Psychic Fangs are its defining move in Trainer Battles.

As a Steel-type Pokémon, it has great potential but only if it gets access to Metal Claw in the future. At the moment, Solgaleo has no Steel-type Fast Move in Pokémon GO and as such, is quite useless in this meta. Comparing it to Dusk Mane Necrozma, which is a fused form of Solgaleo, shows just how much Solgaleo is behind as a Raid Attacker.

⚔️ Raids

Solgaleo’s only use lies in collecting Fusion Energy to turn it into Dusk Mane Necrozma, a top-notch Steel-type attacker. As Solgaleo, it offers no value unfortunately. 👎

🛡️ Gyms

N/A

Solgaleo PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

N/A

🟡 Ultra League

Solgaleo performs rather poorly in the Ultra League. Better Steel-type Pokémon like Registeel, Cobalion, Steelix, and Galarian Stunfisk make Solgaleo an afterthought in the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

In terms of stats, Solgaleo is a bulkier Metagross, but works as a pseudo Fire-type Pokémon thanks to Fire Spin and Flamethrower. This, along with Solgaleo's Psychic/Steel typing, make it a great counter to Steel and Ice type Pokémon while resisting their attacks. Additionally, it is able to tank Fighting-type moves like Close Combat from Zacian. That's not all as Psychic Fangs lowers the opponent’s DEF even in unfavorable matchups. 👏👏👏

All these traits make Solgaleo an excellent partner to Dragon types! 🐲 Individually, it struggles to dish out high damage output and it excels as a support Pokémon, which is fantastic honestly! 💯

💎 The best PvP moves for Solgaleo are Fire Spin, Flamethrower and Psychic Fangs.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PsychicPsychic-type
#85
SteelSteel-type
#56
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#365
Master LeagueMaster League
#42

Solgaleo Type Chart

Solgaleo takes increased damage from:Solgaleo takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Solgaleo takes reduced damage from:Solgaleo takes reduced damage from:

PoisonPoison39.1%
PsychicPsychic39.1%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Solgaleo best moveset

Moves

Fire Spin + Iron Head

Steel
FireFire Spin
SteelIron Head
Solgaleo's best Steel-type moveset is Fire Spin / Iron Head, with 13.21 DPS and 399.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny and Snow weather. Solgaleo ranks #56 (C Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.

Zen Headbutt + Psychic Fangs

Psychic
PsychicZen Headbutt
PsychicPsychic Fangs
Solgaleo's best Psychic-type moveset is Zen Headbutt / Psychic Fangs, with 11.61 DPS and 350.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Solgaleo ranks #85 (D Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicZen HeadbuttGrassSolar Beam12.4813.47407.1
2.FireFire SpinGrassSolar Beam12.4013.38404.6
3.PsychicZen HeadbuttSteelIron Head12.3113.30401.9
4.FireFire SpinSteelIron Head12.2313.21399.3
5.PsychicZen HeadbuttFireFlamethrower11.6712.60380.8
6.FireFire SpinFireFlamethrower11.5912.51378.2
7.PsychicZen HeadbuttPsychicPsychic Fangs10.7511.61350.9
8.FireFire SpinPsychicPsychic Fangs10.6611.51348.1
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • FireFire Spin1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Spin
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Fire Spin has no special effects.
    See Fire Spin details page ↗
  • PsychicZen Headbutt1191.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
    See Zen Headbutt details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Flamethrower has no special effects.
    See Flamethrower details page ↗
  • GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage180
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration5.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Solar Beam has no special effects.
    See Solar Beam details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic Fangs25331.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic Fangs
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage25
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage40
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic Fangs has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic Fangs details page ↗
  • SteelIron Head60502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50

    Effects
    Iron Head has no special effects.
    See Iron Head details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Solgaleo's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Solgaleo's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Solgaleo has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Solgaleo CP Chart

CP Chart

Solgaleo reaches a maximum of 4,042 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,219–2,310 CP, rising to 2,774–2,887 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,664–1,732 CP.

Max CPMax CP4042 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1664 CP - 1732 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2219 CP - 2310 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2219 CP - 2310 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2774 CP - 2887 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Solgaleo Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
157 CP2179 CP3301 CP
4423 CP5545 CP6667 CP
7789 CP8911 CP91033 CP
101155 CP111270 CP121386 CP
131501 CP141617 CP151732 CP
161848 CP171963 CP182079 CP
192194 CP202310 CP212425 CP
222541 CP232656 CP242772 CP
252887 CP263003 CP273118 CP
283234 CP293349 CP303465 CP
313523 CP323580 CP333638 CP
343696 CP353754 CP363811 CP
373869 CP383927 CP393985 CP
404042 CP414094 CP424145 CP
434197 CP444250 CP454302 CP
464355 CP474408 CP484462 CP
494516 CP504570 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#791
Height3.4 m
Weight230 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
CosmogCosmog
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
CosmoemCosmoem
CosmoemCosmoem
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Daytime IconOnly during the day
SolgaleoSolgaleo
CosmoemCosmoem
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Nighttime IconOnly during the night
LunalaLunala
  • Cosmog evolves into Cosmoem which costs 25 Candy.
  • Cosmoem evolves into Solgaleo which costs 100 Candy. Only evolves during day time.
  • Cosmoem evolves into Lunala which costs 100 Candy. Only evolves during night time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Solgaleo

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Solgaleo's Psychic and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Solgaleo.

Psychic Psychic

Steel Steel

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Solgaleo Candy296 Solgaleo Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Solgaleo Candy10 Solgaleo Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Solgaleo Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Solgaleo Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Solgaleo Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Solgaleo Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Solgaleo Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Solgaleo Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Solgaleo Candy-

Solgaleo Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Solgaleo from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Solgaleo in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Solgaleo family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Solgaleo in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

CosmogCosmog
CosmoemCosmoem
SolgaleoSolgaleo
LunalaLunala

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
SolgaleoSolgaleoSolgaleoScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSolgaleoSolgaleo
1.67 m1.7 m3.4 m5.1 m5.27 m

Solgaleo's height ranges from 1.67 m to 5.27 m, with the average being 3.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Solgaleo in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS1.666 m1.7 m
5′06″5′07″
XS1.7 m3.4 m
5′07″11′02″
M2.55 m4.25 m
8′04″13′11″
XL4.25 m5.1 m
13′11″16′09″
XXL5.1 m5.27 m
16′09″17′03″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Solgaleo

Solgaleo high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Solgaleo. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Solgaleo Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

SolgaleoSolgaleoSolgaleoSolgaleo

Solgaleo Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
SunIt is said to live in another world. The intense light it radiates from the surface of its body can make the darkest of nights light up like midday.
MoonThis Pokémon is said to be a male evolution of Cosmog. At the activation of its third eye, it departs for another world.
Ultra SunSometimes the result of its opening an Ultra Wormhole is that energy and life-forms from other worlds are called here to this world.
Ultra MoonIn writings from the distant past, it’s called by the name “the beast that devours the sun.”
SwordWhen light radiates from its body, this Pokémon could almost appear to be the sun. It will dispel any darkness and light up the world.
ShieldSolgaleo was once known as the Beast That Devours the Sun. Energy in the form of light radiates boundlessly from it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Solgaleo’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Psychic and Steel-type Pokémon, Solgaleo is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Solgaleo in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Solgaleo in Pokémon GO are Zen Headbutt and Solar Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.469 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 407.135.

How does Solgaleo perform in Raids?

Solgaleo's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Solgaleo rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Solgaleo is a D-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Solgaleo rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Solgaleo is a C-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #56. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Solgaleo?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Solgaleo: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, Mega Malamar, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

What is Solgaleo’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Solgaleo’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4042 CP and 4570 CP at Level 50.

Can Solgaleo be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Solgaleo can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Solgaleo Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Solgaleo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.