Everything about Solgaleo's stat line is built to win. 137 base HP leads the way, and even its worst stat (89 Sp. Def) isn't a real liability. Poison moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. Part of the Gen 7 roster.
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Attack backs it up, though Sp. Def doesn't pull its weight. Worth 3 Attack EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
When light radiates from its body, this Pokémon could almost appear to be the sun. It will dispel any darkness and light up the world.
Solgaleo was once known as the Beast That Devours the Sun. Energy in the form of light radiates boundlessly from it.
Solgaleo Weakness
GoodSolgaleo's Psychic/Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark moves. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Solgaleo's overall bulk (137/107/89) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
The Psychic/Steel legendary Solgaleo comes from evolving Cosmog at level 53. Sits at 680 total and can't produce eggs. Both Solgaleo and Lunala hit 680 total stats from Cosmog. The difference is how those stats are split.
How to Evolve
One guaranteed turn is all Solgaleo needs. Focus Sash buys it, max HP and Speed EVs make it count, and Fullmetalbody adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Sunsteelstrike. Ground coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Best Solgaleo Moveset
- Sunsteel Strike
- Earthquake
- Morning Sun
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Solgaleo's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Steel Beam and Future Sight for same-type damage. Wild Charge and Solar Beam are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Solgaleo's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Steel Roller and Future Sight for same-type damage. Sunsteel Strike and Wild Charge are the payoff moves.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Solgaleo's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Sunsteel Strike and Iron Tail for same-type damage. Sunsteel Strike and Solar Beam are the payoff moves.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Solgaleo's coverage across 8 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Sunsteel Strike and Psychic for same-type damage. Sunsteel Strike and Solar Beam are the payoff moves.
No wild encounters for Solgaleo in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Cosmog over from Sun or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Solgaleo in Sword & Shield. Bring Cosmog over from Sun or Ultra Sun, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No searching required for Solgaleo. You receive it at Mahalo Trail from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
How to Obtain Solgaleo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Cosmog is your first catch on the way to Solgaleo. You'll find gift encounters from Lv. 5-60 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CosmogLake of the MooneUltra MoonGift from NPCLv.5EarlyWaterReverse world (Lunala)Lake of the SunneUltra SunGift from NPCLv.5EarlyWaterReverse world (Solgaleo)
Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Step 3Solgaleo ✓Mahalo TrailGift from NPCLv.60PostRouteGift from Lillie (post-Gladion)or evolve from Cosmoem (Step 2)
Solgaleo is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Altar of the Sunne when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Obtain Solgaleo in Sun & Moon
The path to Solgaleo starts with Cosmog at Lv. 5-55 via gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
At 680 BST, Solgaleo is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Golem (Ground), and Chandelure (Ghost) when using Solgaleo. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem. Solgaleo has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Full Metal Body other Pokémon cannot lower this Pokémon's stats — that's the one you want on Solgaleo. It's the only ability Solgaleo has.
Solgaleo is a physical attacker with base 137 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 97 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Solgaleo can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since Sun & Moon, Solgaleo has appeared in 4 games. Legendary Pokemon like Solgaleo are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A