Physical
Attacker
20Speed · Very Slow

Is Solosis Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?

Breed-only. Psychic with AbilityMagic Guard blocking indirect damage. Reuniclus at the end hits 125 Special Attack with regenerating HP. Strong import, but Gardevoir covers Psychic natively.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTTTEETTETTTTTRoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2WattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6Tate & LizaGym 7WallaceGym 8SolosisTradeSidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4StevenChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Tough

Roxanne's typing presses Solosis's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Sturdy
TackleDefense CurlRock Tomb
Risky
Nosepass
Lv 14
Rock
Magnet Pull
TackleHardenRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Tough

Brawly's team hits Solosis's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Machop
Lv 14
Fighting
Guts
LeerKarate ChopSeismic TossBulk Up
Risky
Makuhita
Lv 16
Fighting
Guts
Arm ThrustKnock OffSand AttackBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Tough

Wattson's typing presses Solosis's defenses.

Risky
Magnemite
Lv 19
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Thunder WaveTackleVolt Switch
Risky
Voltorb
Lv 19
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutChargeVolt Switch
Avoid
Magneton
Lv 21
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicMagnet BombVolt Switch
Flannery
Gym 4
Even

Solosis trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.

Even
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Flame Body
OverheatRock ThrowLight ScreenSunny Day
Even
Numel
Lv 26
FireGround
Simple
Earth PowerLava PlumeAmnesiaSunny Day
Risky
Torkoal
Lv 28
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatBody SlamCurseSunny Day
Norman
Gym 5
Even

Solosis trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.

Even
Slaking
Lv 28
Normal
Truant
EncoreRetaliateYawnFeint Attack
Even
Vigoroth
Lv 28
Normal
Vital Spirit
Fury SwipesFeint AttackRetaliateEncore
Risky
Slaking
Lv 30
Normal
Truant
Chip AwaySwaggerRetaliateFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Tough

Winona's typing presses Solosis's defenses.

Even
Swellow
Lv 33
NormalFlying
Guts
Quick AttackAerial AceDouble TeamEndeavor
Even
Pelipper
Lv 33
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water PulseRoostProtectAerial Ace
Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 33
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackAir CutterSteel WingAerial Ace
Risky
Altaria
Lv 35
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathCotton GuardRoost
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Tough

Tate & Liza's typing presses Solosis's defenses.

Risky
Lunatone
Lv 45
RockPsychic
Levitate
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
Avoid
Solrock
Lv 45
RockPsychic
Levitate
Sunny DayRock SlidePsychicSolar Beam
Wallace
Gym 8
Even

Solosis trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.

You Win
Luvdisc
Lv 44
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissDraining Kiss
Even
Whiscash
Lv 44
WaterGround
Oblivious
Mud SportWaterfallZen HeadbuttEarthquake
Even
Sealeo
Lv 44
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWaterfall
Even
Seaking
Lv 44
Water
Swift Swim
Aqua RingRain DanceWaterfallHorn Drill
Risky
Milotic
Lv 46
Water
Marvel Scale
Hydro PumpDisarming VoiceRecoverIce Beam
Sidney
Elite Four
Tough

Sidney's team hits Solosis's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Mightyena
Lv 50
Dark
Intimidate
SwaggerTake DownSucker PunchCrunch
Avoid
Shiftry
Lv 50
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
Fake OutFeint AttackExtrasensoryLeaf Blade
Risky
Cacturne
Lv 50
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedPaybackNeedle ArmSpiky Shield
Risky
Sharpedo
Lv 50
WaterDark
Rough Skin
CrunchPoison FangAqua JetSlash
Avoid
Absol
Lv 52
Dark
Super Luck
Aerial AceNight SlashPsycho CutSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Tough

Phoebe's team hits Solosis's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseFuture Sight
Risky
Banette
Lv 51
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallSpiteWill O WispFeint Attack
Avoid
Sableye
Lv 51
DarkGhost
Prankster
Shadow ClawFoul PlayPower GemFake Out
Risky
Banette
Lv 51
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallGrudgeToxicPsychic
Risky
Dusknoir
Lv 53
Ghost
Pressure
HexFire PunchIce PunchThunder Punch
Glacia
Elite Four
Tough

Glacia's team hits Solosis's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenIce ShardHailCrunch
Risky
Froslass
Lv 52
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
Confuse RayBlizzardHailOminous Wind
Even
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
ProtectIce ShardHailFreeze Dry
Risky
Froslass
Lv 52
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
Draining KissBlizzardHailShadow Ball
Risky
Walrein
Lv 54
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamBlizzardSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Tough

Drake's team hits Solosis's weaknesses hard.

Even
Altaria
Lv 53
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Aerial AceCotton GuardDragon PulseMoonblast
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
EarthquakeDragon ClawRock SlideSupersonic
Even
Kingdra
Lv 53
WaterDragon
Sniper
Dragon PulseSurfYawnIce Beam
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
FlamethrowerBoomburstDragon PulseScreech
Risky
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
Dragon RushZen HeadbuttCrunchThunder Fang
Steven
Champion
Tough

Steven's team hits Solosis's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 57
SteelFlying
Sturdy
ToxicAerial AceSpikesSteel Wing
Risky
Claydol
Lv 57
GroundPsychic
Levitate
ReflectLight ScreenExtrasensoryEarth Power
Avoid
Aggron
Lv 57
SteelRock
Sturdy
Stone EdgeEarthquakeIron TailDragon Claw
Even
Cradily
Lv 57
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerSludge BombConfuse Ray
Risky
Armaldo
Lv 57
RockBug
Battle Armor
X ScissorRock BlastMetal ClawCrush Claw
Avoid
Metagross
Lv 59
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Bullet PunchZen HeadbuttMeteor MashGiga Impact
Trade
Trade only
Type
Psychic

Solosis cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Solosis locations

How to Get Solosis in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Solosis isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Solosis from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Solosis to Solosis is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Solosis in ORAS

  1. Solosis
    Step 1Solosis
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    from X & Y
    Available
    Catch in X & Y via Walking · Reflection Cave, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Black & White via Walking · Route 16. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Cap · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Duosion
    Step 2Evolve into Duosion
  3. Reuniclus
    Step 3Evolve into Reuniclus

Solosis Weakness

Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Solosis for super-effective damage. Standard number of weaknesses for the Psychic typing.

Solosis Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)Fighting, Psychic

What is Solosis Weak Against

Vulnerable
3Weak
2Resist
0Immune
Score-4
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Solosis Strong Against

2Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-1
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Solosis

Solosis Evolutions

Three stages ahead. Solosis grows into Duosion, then pushes on to Reuniclus. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool 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

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Solosis
Psychic
Duosion
Psychic
Reuniclus
Psychic
HP
45
65+20
110+45
ATK
30
40+10
65+25
DEF
40
50+10
75+25
SP.ATK
105
125+20
125
SP.DEF
50
60+10
85+25
SPE
20
30+10
30
BST
290C-Tier
370C-Tier+80
490B-Tier+120
ROLE
Attacker
Cannon
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Special
Special
Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Solosis easily with 49 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Pass egg moves like Acid Armor, Astonish, Confuse Ray and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
gardevoirgalladegastrodonstunfisktrevenantshellosphantumpcofagriguskirliacastformraltsyamask

ORAS Solosis Best Moveset

Psychic at 105 Sp. Atk at pre-evolution level. AbilityMagic Guard blocks all indirect damage. AbilityRegenerator as a hidden ability heals a third on switch. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Reuniclus two evolutions away earns A-tier.

Best Build

Experimental
Utility
Ability
Overcoat
Item
Focus SashSURVIVAL
Best Nature for Solosis
Sassy+SPD

Solosis best EVs are Speed

EVs

Utility Moveset

  • Pain Split
  • EndeavorCoverage
  • Confuse Ray
  • Trick RoomSTAB

Moves List

Don't skip the egg moves. Solosis picks up Acid Armor and Astonish only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Future Sight and Dream Eater while coverage across 7 types adds range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Psywave
D10015Psychic
Lv 3
Reflect
C20Psychic
Lv 7
Rollout
D309020Rock
Lv 10
Snatch+4
10Dark
Lv 14
Hidden Power
C6010015Normal
Lv 16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
Lv 19
Charm
D10020Fairy
Lv 24
Recover
C10Normal
Lv 25
Psyshock
B12010010Psychic
Lv 28
Endeavor
S1005Normal
Lv 31
Future Sight
B18010010Psychic
Lv 33
Pain Split
S20Normal
Lv 37
Psychic
B13510010Psychic
Lv 40
Skill Swap
D10Psychic
Lv 46
Heal Block
10015Psychic
Lv 48
Wonder Room
10Psychic

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C10015Normal
TM04
Calm Mind
C20Psychic
TM100
Confide
20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM85
Dream Eater
B15010015Psychic
TM63
Embargo
10015Dark
TM53
Energy Ball
C9010010Grass
TM64
Explosion
C2501005Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D10020Normal
TM91
Flash Cannon
C8010010Steel
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM74
Gyro Ball
D1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
C6010015Normal
TM83
Infestation
D2010020Bug
TM16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
D10Normal
TM29
Psychic
B13510010Psychic
TM03
Psyshock
B12010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM33
Reflect
C20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
D25Normal
TM94
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM25
Thunder
C1107010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
C10020Electric
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM92
Trick Room-7
S5Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Acid Armor
D20Poison
Egg
Astonish
3010015Ghost
Egg
Confuse Ray
S10010Ghost
Egg
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Egg
Imprison
10Psychic
Egg
Night Shade
D10015Ghost
Egg
Secret Power
7010020Normal
Egg
Trick
C10010Psychic

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
After You
15Normal
Tutor
Endeavor
S1005Normal
Tutor
Gravity
5Psychic
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Tutor
Iron Defense
C15Steel
Tutor
Magic Coat+4
C15Psychic
Tutor
Pain Split
S20Normal
Tutor
Role Play
10Psychic
Tutor
Shock Wave
6020Electric
Tutor
Signal Beam
C7510015Bug
Tutor
Skill Swap
D10Psychic
Tutor
Snatch+4
10Dark
Tutor
Snore
D5010015Normal
Tutor
Trick
C10010Psychic
Tutor
Wonder Room
10Psychic
Tutor
Zen Headbutt
D1209015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 5
Telekinesis
D15Psychic

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP45
D
Attack30
F
Defense40
D
Sp. Atk105
B
Sp. Def50
D
Speed20
F
Total290
Details
Catch Rate
Easy200 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.3 m
Weight1.0 kg
Base XP58
Abilities
Overcoat
Protects against damage from weather.
Magic Guard
Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
RegeneratorHidden Ability
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+1SpDSpe
Special Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

Because their bodies are enveloped in a special liquid, they are fine in any environment, no matter how severe.

They drive away attackers by unleashing psychic power. They can use telepathy to talk with others.

Solosis Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide

  • For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

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