Stats & Training
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.
Sometimes the result of its opening an Ultra Wormhole is that energy and life-forms from other worlds are called here to this world.
In writings from the distant past, it’s called by the name “the beast that devours the sun.”
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 |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x78-92% Night Daze 2x44-52% Shadow Ball 2x62-74% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Volcanion can KO Solgaleo with Fire Blast (144-169%). Chandelure threatens a KO with Flamethrower (85-100%). Swampert's Earthquake also KOs at 95-112%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Volcanion builds →Fire Blast 2x144-169%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-90% Flamethrower 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Scald24-28% Waterfall38-45% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor27-33% Dark Pulse 2x68-80% U Turn11-13% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Solgaleo View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x119-140%KO Extreme Speed13-16% Wild Charge30-35% Close Combat40-47% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Solgaleo Best Moveset
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Solgaleo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 NPC Lv.5 WaterEarlyReverse world (Lunala)Lake of the SunneUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.5 WaterEarlyReverse world (Solgaleo)
Step 2Evolve into Cosmoem
Step 3Solgaleo ✓Mahalo TrailGift from NPC Lv.60 RoutePostGift from Lillie (post-Gladion)or evolve from Cosmoem (Step 2)
Solgaleo Guide
For the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon meta, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves