Solosis Best Moveset
Psychic at 105 Sp. Atk and 20 Speed. AbilityMagic Guard blocks all indirect damage, and AbilityRegenerator heals a third of HP on the switch. 105 Sp. Atk is remarkable for a baby. The moveset has special power but zero Speed. Evolve through to Reuniclus for 125 Sp. Atk and Magic Guard that ignores Life Orb recoil.
Solosis saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Solosis's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Overcoat with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Trick Room
- Endeavor
- Rain Dance
- Attract
Recommended Teammates
Solosis saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Solosis maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Overcoat with Focus Sash, favoring a Sassy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Pain Split
- Endeavor
- Confuse Ray
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Solosis saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Solosis maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magic Guard with Focus Sash, favoring a Quiet nature.
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Trick Room
- Explosion
- Energy Ball
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Solosis saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Solosis maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magic Guard with Focus Sash, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Endeavor
- Trick Room
- Toxic
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Solosis saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Solosis maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magic Guard with Focus Sash, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Endeavor
- Toxic
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Solosis Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Solosis for super-effective damage. Standard number of weaknesses for the Psychic typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Solosis Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Solosis
Chandelure threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (105-123%). Weavile's Knock Off also KOs at 139-163%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Solosis View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x105-123%KO Energy Ball39-46% Flamethrower59-69% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Solosis View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x139-163%KO Ice Shard43-50% | ||
Evolution
Three stages ahead. Solosis grows into Duosion, then pushes on to Reuniclus. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Solosis. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Solosis easily with 63 breeding partners from the Amorphous egg group.
Shiny Solosis
That green nucleus turning orange-red inside the translucent cell? Gorgeous. Solosis looks like a biological specimen under a completely different microscope filter now. A tier, and it only gets better from here.
Shiny Solosis Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 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 Solosis
A few locations for Solosis across endgame routes. The list below shows no spawn rates for these spots, so pick the one that fits where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Solosis in SV
Solosis is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 50-80. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Solosis ✓Polar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.63Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into DuosionPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.67Overworldor evolve from Solosis (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Solosis.
High spawn rates for Solosis across 5 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Solosis in SwSh
The line opens with Solosis at Lv. 28-65 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Solosis ✓Giant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 50%Heavy FogGiant's Cap - 3Lv.28-32OverworldShieldRate 50%Heavy FogGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 40%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveShieldRate 20%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassShieldRate 18%Heavy Fog
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into DuosionDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldShieldRate 10%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 10%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldShieldRate 10%Heavy Fogor evolve from Solosis (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into ReuniclusLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldShieldRate 13%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.65OverworldShieldHeavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.65OverworldShieldHeavy Fogor evolve from Duosion (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Solosis.
Solosis can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
How to Obtain Solosis in USUM
Step 1Solosis ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 16. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Dark grass · Route 16. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Reflection Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Cap · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Duosion
Step 3Evolve into Reuniclus
Can't catch Solosis directly in Sun & Moon. Catch Duosion from the locations below, then breed it for an Egg that hatches into Solosis.
How to Obtain Solosis in SM
Base Stats
Sp. Atk leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Solosis's stat line in a nutshell. 1 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Easy to catch and yields 1 Sp. Atk EV.
Many say that the special liquid covering this Pokémon’s body would allow it to survive in the vacuum of space.
Solosis Guide
You can run Solosis through the first few routes without issues. 290 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Duosion as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Solosis joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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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 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
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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