Solgaleo

Official artwork of SolgaleoPsychic Steel

Solgaleo is a Psychic and Steel-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 4570 in Pokémon GO. Solgaleo's best moveset is Zen Headbutt and Iron Head. It is weather boosted by Windy and Snow weather, and it was originally found in the Alola region. Shiny Solgaleo is not available in Pokémon GO.

Solgaleo is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.

Stats

Max CP4570 CP
Attack255 ATK
Defense191 DEF
Stamina264 STA
Weather Boost
  • windyWindy
  • snowSnow
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedNo No
Buddy distance20 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#791
Height3.4 m
Weight230 kg
RegionAlola Generation 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate2%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
100 Candy
100000 Candy

Solgaleo type chart

Takes increased damage
DarkDark160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
Takes decreased damage
PoisonPoison39.1%
PsychicPsychic39.1%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Solgaleo's best moves and movesets

Moves

Solgaleo's best moveset is Zen Headbutt and Iron Head, with 14.40 DPS (damage per second) and 574.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Snow weather.

Best Solgaleo moves
DPS14.40
TDO574.28
Score30.3
Weather Boost
  • windy
  • snow
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Solgaleo with its best moveset, we recommend to use Zen Headbutt/Solar Beam. You will lose around 0.5% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Solgaleo's strongest moveset (Zen Headbutt/Iron Head).

Solgaleo moves comparison

The following chart shows Solgaleo's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PsychicZen Headbutt SteelIron Head 14.40574.330.3
      2.PsychicZen Headbutt GrassSolar Beam 14.33571.530.2
      3.FireFire Spin SteelIron Head 14.23567.630.0
      4.FireFire Spin GrassSolar Beam 14.17565.029.9
      5.PsychicZen Headbutt FireFlamethrower 13.56541.028.6
      6.FireFire Spin FireFlamethrower 13.41534.728.3
      7.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic Fangs 12.85512.627.1
      8.FireFire Spin PsychicPsychic Fangs 12.68505.926.7

      Fast Attacks

      • PsychicZen Headbutt12Damage10Energy
        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
        Damage12
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy6

        Effects
        Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
        See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
      • FireFire Spin14Damage10Energy
        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
        Damage14
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10

        Effects
        Fire Spin has no special effects.
        See Fire Spin details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • FireFlamethrower70Damage50Energy
        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
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.2s
        Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flamethrower has no special effects.
        See Flamethrower details page ↗
      • SteelIron Head60Damage50Energy
        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
        Duration1.9s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Iron Head has no special effects.
        See Iron Head details page ↗
      • GrassSolar Beam180Damage100Energy
        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
        Duration4.9s
        Damage window2.7s - 4.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy80

        Effects
        Solar Beam has no special effects.
        See Solar Beam details page ↗
      • PsychicPsychic Fangs30Damage33Energy
        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
        Damage30
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.2s
        Damage window0.4s - 1.1s
        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 ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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 Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Solgaleo's Max CP is at Level 50. Solgaleo Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP4570 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
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • windyWindy
      • snowSnow
      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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Solgaleo Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      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.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      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

      Solgaleo evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of CosmogCosmog
      • Candy Icon25 Candy
      Thumbnail image of CosmoemCosmoem
      Thumbnail image of CosmoemCosmoem
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      • Daytime IconOnly during the day
      Thumbnail image of SolgaleoSolgaleo
      Thumbnail image of CosmoemCosmoem
      • Candy Icon100 Candy
      • Nighttime IconOnly during the night
      Thumbnail image of 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.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega Alakazam
      Psychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SlowbroMega Pokémon iconMega Slowbro
      WaterPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SteelixMega Pokémon iconMega Steelix
      SteelGround
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
      BugSteel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega Gardevoir
      PsychicFairy
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AggronMega Pokémon iconMega Aggron
      Steel
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega MedichamMega Pokémon iconMega Medicham
      FightingPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiasMega Pokémon iconMega Latias
      DragonPsychic
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LatiosMega Pokémon iconMega Latios
      DragonPsychic
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Solgaleo Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Solgaleo in Pokémon GO is 2.50%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 6.25% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 9.23%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -2.50%2.87%3.73%4.58%
                Curve4.21%4.83%6.25%7.65%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -3.73%4.27%5.54%6.79%
                Curve6.25%7.16%9.23%11.26%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 4.46%5.11%6.61%8.09%
                Curve7.46%8.53%10.97%13.35%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 6.13%7.02%9.06%11.05%
                Curve10.20%11.64%14.91%18.05%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Solgaleo, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Solgaleo family

                Family

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

                Thumbnail image of CosmogCosmog
                Thumbnail image of CosmoemCosmoem
                Thumbnail image of SolgaleoSolgaleo
                Thumbnail image of LunalaLunala

                List of Solgaleo costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Solgaleo costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Solgaleo high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                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.

                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.