How to evolve
Solgaleo Best Moveset
137 Attack at 97 Speed on Psychic/Steel with AbilityFull Metal Body preventing all stat reductions (ignores Intimidate, Sticky Web, etc.). Steel/Psychic resists 9 types. The moveset fires devastating physical TermStab from behind one of the best defensive typings. MoveSunsteel Strike ignores abilities. S-Tier through raw offensive power and type resistances.
Full Metal Body prevented stat drops in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Psychic/Steel with 137 Attack. Intimidate, Sticky Web, and Icy Wind couldn't slow it down.
Best Moves
Best Build
Solgaleo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sunsteel Strike
- Earthquake
- Flare Blitz
- Zen Headbutt
Two gens in the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Dynamax boosted Solgaleo's already massive bulk. Max Steelspike raised Defense while dealing STAB damage.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sunsteel Strike
- Earthquake
- Morning Sun
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Three gens restricted in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Psychic/Steel typing with 137 Attack and immunity to stat drops kept Solgaleo among the top restricted threats.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sunsteel Strike
- Sunsteel Strike
- Morning Sun
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Solgaleo Weakness
Solgaleo's Psychic/Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Solgaleo Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Solgaleo
Koraidon's Flare Blitz hits Solgaleo for 61-72%. Dragapult threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (87-103%).
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Koraidon builds →Flare Blitz 2x61-72% U Turn18-21% | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Dragapult builds →U Turn12-14% Draco Meteor35-41% Shadow Ball 2x87-103%KO | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Kyogre builds →Ice Beam14-17% Ice Beam14-17% Thunder35-42% Thunder35-42% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed9-10% Flare Blitz 2x80-94% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x68-80% Draco Meteor27-32% Flash Cannon11-13% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntrepidsword ItemRusted Sword NatureJolly Moves View Zacian-Crowned builds →
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Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Solgaleo
Red-maned Solgaleo looks like a sun that's about to go supernova. The crimson accents replacing the cool blue turn the Sunne Pokemon into something genuinely menacing, and the white body makes those fiery highlights pop from any angle. One of the best legendary shinies the franchise has ever produced.
Shiny Solgaleo Odds & Hunting Methods
4 of 4 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Solgaleo
Solgaleo can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer one in from Sword & Shield.
How to Obtain Solgaleo in SV
Step 1Obtain CosmogLATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Lake of the Sunne · Reverse world (Solgaleo). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Step 3Solgaleo ✓
Solgaleo starts showing up in endgame routes across 1 encounter spot. The list below lets you pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Solgaleo in SwSh
- Step 1Obtain Cosmog
- Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
- Step 3Solgaleo ✓Max LairLv.70Dynamax AdventureSwordDynamax Adventure final boss (Sword exclusive)or evolve from Cosmoem (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Solgaleo.
Only Ultra Sun has Solgaleo, which you battle and catch at level 60 on the Plank Bridge of the Mahalo Trail after facing Gladion at Mount Lanakila.
How to Obtain Solgaleo in USUM
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 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Step 3Solgaleo ✓or evolve from Cosmoem (Step 2)
Sun keeps Solgaleo as a story lock rather than a wild catch: your Cosmoem awakens into the radiant lion on the Sunne Altar, a level 55 capture you must make to press forward.
How to Obtain Solgaleo in SM
The path to Solgaleo starts with Cosmog at Lv. 5 via gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Base Stats
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.
Solgaleo was once known as the Beast That Devours the Sun. Energy in the form of light radiates boundlessly from it.
Solgaleo Event Distributions
Solgaleo has seen a few separate Mystery Gift events rather than a steady stream of them.
Solgaleo brillanteMoonUltra MoonAlways shiny
Shiny Solgaleo GiftSunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonAlways shiny
Shiny Solgaleo GiftMoonUltra MoonAlways shiny
Solgaleo Guide
Use Solgaleo as a wallbreaker. Physical side carries the damage. Speed is middling,
Build your team around Koraidon, Groudon Primal, and Garganacl. These have the highest co-usage rates with Solgaleo in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Jolly on Solgaleo. +Speed is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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