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%. Kyogre's Thunder hits Solgaleo for 35-42%.
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Recommended Build AbilityOrichalcumpulse ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Koraidon builds →Flare Blitz 2x61-72% U Turn18-21% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Kyogre builds →Ice Beam14-17% Ice Beam14-17% Thunder35-42% Thunder35-42% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntrepidsword ItemRustedsword NatureJolly Moves View Zacian-Crowned builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntrepidsword ItemRustedsword NatureJolly Moves View Zacian-Crowned builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDesolateland ItemRedorb NatureJolly Moves View Groudon-Primal 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
How to Get Solgaleo
No wild encounters for Solgaleo in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Cosmog over from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
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 ✓
No wild encounters for Solgaleo in Sword & Shield. Bring Cosmog over from Sun & Moon or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Solgaleo in SwSh
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 ✓
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 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.
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 SM
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.
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 Guide
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 97 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Solgaleo has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves