Solgaleo Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Solgaleo official artwork
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Solgaleo

Sunne Pokémon

PSYCHICSTEEL

When light radiates from its body, this Pokémon could almost appear to be the sun. It will dispel any darkness and light up the world.

Solgaleo Pokédex brings together the essential information for Solgaleo, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Solgaleo is National Pokédex #791 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Psychic and Steel-type Pokémon.

This Solgaleo Pokédex covers Solgaleo across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. When light radiates from its body, this Pokémon could almost appear to be the sun. It will dispel any darkness and light up the world.

Solgaleo at a glance

Type
PSYCHICSTEEL
Weak to
FIRE2×GROUND2×GHOST2×DARK2×
Best base stat
Hp — 137
Abilities
Full ♂etal Body
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Solgaleo Pokédex overview

Solgaleo has the Psychic and Steel typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Sunne Pokémon. When light radiates from its body, this Pokémon could almost appear to be the sun. It will dispel any darkness and light up the world. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Solgaleo Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Solgaleo quick facts

Height
3.4 m
Weight
230.0 kg
Generation
Generation VII
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
0

Solgaleo Pokédex type and weaknesses

Solgaleo is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost and Dark. It resists Psychic, Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel and Fairy. It is immune to Poison. These matchups come from Solgaleo's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Solgaleo and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Solgaleo type effectiveness

Damage taken when Solgaleo is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIRE2×GROUND2×GHOST2×DARK2×

Resists

NORMAL½×GRASS½×ICE½×FLYING½×ROCK½×DRAGON½×STEEL½×FAIRY½×

Strongly resists

PSYCHIC¼×

Immune to

POISON0×

Based on Psychic / Steel typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Solgaleo Pokédex stats

Solgaleo has a base stat total of 680, with Hp as its highest listed base stat at 137. In the Solgaleo Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Solgaleo is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Solgaleo base stats

Hp137
Attack137
Defense107
Special Attack113
Special Defense89
Speed97
Total680

Solgaleo Pokédex abilities

Solgaleo can have Full ♂etal Body. Abilities can significantly change how Solgaleo functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Solgaleo abilities

Full ♂etal Body

Other Pokémon cannot lower this Pokémon's stats.

Solgaleo Pokédex evolution

Solgaleo evolves from Cosmoem. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Solgaleo evolution family

Level 43
Level 53
Level 53

Solgaleo evolution requirements

Solgaleo Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Solgaleo has 1 form shown on this Solgaleo Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Solgaleo normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Solgaleo.

Solgaleo Pokédex game appearances

Solgaleo appears in 2 Pokémon titles, including Sun and Ultra Sun. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Solgaleo appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Solgaleo game availability

SunWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Solgaleo?

The locations below show where Solgaleo can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Solgaleo encounter locations

3 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
SunAltar Of The Sunne AreaOnly One55100%—
Ultra SunMahalo Trail AreaGift60100%—
Ultra SunMahalo Trail AreaOnly One6015%—

Solgaleo Pokédex moves

The Solgaleo Pokédex lists 111 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Solgaleo move explorer

111 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
—Sunsteel StrikeSTEELPhysical1001005Level Up
1Cosmic PowerPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
1Metal ClawSTEELPhysical509535Level Up
1Noble RoarNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
1TeleportPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
1Wake Up SlapFIGHTINGPhysical7010010Level Up
7Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Level Up
13Metal SoundSTEELStatus—8540Level Up
19Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Level Up
23Flash CannonSTEELSpecial8010010Level Up
31Morning SunNORMALStatus——5Level Up
37CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Level Up
43Metal BurstSTEELPhysical—10010Level Up
47Solar BeamGRASSSpecial12010010Level Up
56Wild ChargeELECTRICPhysical9010015Level Up
61Flare BlitzFIREPhysical12010015Level Up
67Wide GuardROCKStatus——10Level Up
73Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Level Up
—AgilityPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Cosmic PowerPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Expanding ♀orcePSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Fire BlastFIRESpecial110855Machine
—Fire SpinFIRESpecial358515Machine
—Flame ChargeFIREPhysical5010020Machine
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Machine
—Flare BlitzFIREPhysical12010015Machine
—Flash CannonSTEELSpecial8010010Machine
—Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial120705Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—Gyro BallSTEELPhysical—1005Machine
—Heat CrashFIREPhysical—10010Machine
—Heavy SlamSTEELPhysical—10010Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Machine
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Metal ClawSTEELPhysical509535Machine
—Metal SoundSTEELStatus—8540Machine
—Meteor BeamROCKSpecial1209010Machine
—Mystical ♀ireFIRESpecial7510010Machine
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Psychic ♀angsPSYCHICPhysical8510010Machine
—PsyshockPSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoarNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnarlDARKSpecial559515Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Solar BeamGRASSSpecial12010010Machine
—Steel BeamSTEELSpecial140955Machine
—Stone EdgeROCKPhysical100805Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SuperpowerFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—Wild ChargeELECTRICPhysical9010015Machine
—Work UpNORMALStatus——30Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Tutor
—Expanding ♀orcePSYCHICSpecial8010010Tutor
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Tutor
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Tutor
—Last ResortNORMALPhysical1401005Tutor
—Meteor BeamROCKSpecial1209010Tutor
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—Steel BeamSTEELSpecial140955Tutor
—Steel RollerSTEELPhysical1301005Tutor
—SuperpowerFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor

Solgaleo Pokédex entries

The Solgaleo Pokédex entries below let you compare how Solgaleo has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Solgaleo Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Sun

It is said to live in another world. The intense light it radiates from the surface of its body can make the darkest of nights light up like midday.

Moon

This Pokémon is said to be a male evolution of Cosmog. At the activation of its third eye, it departs for another world.

Ultra Sun

Sometimes the result of its opening an Ultra Wormhole is that energy and life-forms from other worlds are called here to this world.

Ultra ♂oon

In writings from the distant past, it’s called by the name “the beast that devours the sun.”

Sword

When light radiates from its body, this Pokémon could almost appear to be the sun. It will dispel any darkness and light up the world.

Shield

Solgaleo was once known as the Beast That Devours the Sun. Energy in the form of light radiates boundlessly from it.

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