Solgaleo Pokemon GO — 5-Star Raids Raid, Catch CP 2,274-2,367

Q: Is Solgaleo good in Pokemon GO?

Solgaleo has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 4,570 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Solgaleo in Pokemon GO?

Solgaleo has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Solgaleo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Solgaleo is a Psychic/Steel-type Pokemon weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Solgaleo, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Solgaleo resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel-type moves.

Q: What is Solgaleo's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Solgaleo's maximum CP is 4,570 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 4,042 at level 40. Its base stats are 255 Attack, 191 Defense, and 264 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 710. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Solgaleo?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Solgaleo has 2310 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2887 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 4,570 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Solgaleo showing 2310 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Solgaleo in Pokemon GO?

Solgaleo can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a 5-Star Raids raid boss, and trading with other trainers. Walking Solgaleo as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.

Q: Can Solgaleo be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Solgaleo availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Fire Spin Solar Beam

Solar Beam costs 100 energy for 180 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Solgaleo takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark1.6× Fire1.6× Ghost1.6× Ground1.6×

Resists

Poison0.39× Psychic0.39× Dragon0.625× Fairy0.625× Flying0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Rock0.625× Steel0.625×

Base stats

Attack 255

Defense 191

Stamina 264

Stat total: 710
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,310 CP

Editor's notes

Solgaleo is a Legendary Psychic/Steel-type Pokémon (#791, Generation 7) that caps at 4,570 CP at level 50, built on 255/191/264 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Dark, Fire and Ghost and resists Poison, Psychic and Dragon — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Solgaleo is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Solgaleo moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Fire Spin Best	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Zen Headbutt STAB	Psychic	11	9	1.0s	11	9

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Flamethrower	Fire	65	50	2.0s	32.5	1.30
Iron Head STAB	Steel	60	50	2.0s	30	1.20
Psychic Fangs STAB	Psychic	25	33	1.0s	25	0.76
Solar Beam Best	Grass	180	100	5.0s	36	1.80

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Fire Spin	Fire	11	10	2	5.50	5.00
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	8	6	2	4.00	3.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Flamethrower	Fire	90	55	1.64	—
Iron Head	Steel	70	50	1.40	—
Psychic Fangs	Psychic	40	35	1.14	Buff / debuff
Solar Beam	Grass	150	80	1.88	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Fire Spin (13 DPS); Fire Spin builds energy fastest (9 EPS).

Evolution

Cosmog 25 Candy

Cosmoem

100 Candy Daytime only

Solgaleo 100 Candy Nighttime only

Lunala

Family

Solgaleo This page

Lunala

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: 5-Star
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Solgaleo raid guide

Best counters against Solgaleo

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 34.9DPS 842TDO 2

Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 34.8DPS 459TDO 3

Blacephalon Astonish491 34.6DPS 300TDO 4

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 34.3DPS 435TDO 5

Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 33.6DPS 544TDO 6

Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinShadow Ball 32.9DPS 318TDO

Counters carrying Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

How to get Solgaleo

Evolve from: Cosmoem · 100 Candy
Raids: 5-Star raid boss
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	104	3,494
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	104	3,783
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,274	2,367
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,830	2,945
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,274	2,367
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,720	1,790
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,274	2,367

Is Solgaleo good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Solgaleo has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Bulk-leaning spread (191 Defense / 264 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Its moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	57
Lv 2	179
Lv 3	301
Lv 4	423
Lv 5	545
Lv 6	667
Lv 7	789
Lv 8	911
Lv 9	1,033
Lv 10	1,155
Lv 11	1,270
Lv 12	1,386
Lv 13	1,501

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,617
Lv 15	1,732
Lv 16	1,848
Lv 17	1,963
Lv 18	2,079
Lv 19	2,194
Lv 20	2,310
Lv 21	2,425
Lv 22	2,541
Lv 23	2,656
Lv 24	2,772
Lv 25	2,887
Lv 26	3,003

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	3,118
Lv 28	3,234
Lv 29	3,349
Lv 30	3,465
Lv 31	3,523
Lv 32	3,580
Lv 33	3,638
Lv 34	3,696
Lv 35	3,754
Lv 36	3,811
Lv 37	3,869
Lv 38	3,927
Lv 39	3,985

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	4,042
Lv 41	4,094
Lv 42	4,145
Lv 43	4,197
Lv 44	4,250
Lv 45	4,302
Lv 46	4,355
Lv 47	4,408
Lv 48	4,462
Lv 49	4,516
Lv 50	4,570

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0791
Height: 3.40 m
Weight: 230.00 kg
Family forms: 2 released forms
Game ID: V0791_POKEMON_SOLGALEO

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Solgaleo in Pokemon GO?

Solgaleo's best moveset is Fire Spin (fast) with Solar Beam (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Solgaleo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Solgaleo takes super effective damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves. It resists Poison, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel, so avoid those types against it.

What is Solgaleo's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Solgaleo reaches 4,570 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,042 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Solgaleo?

A perfect 15/15/15 Solgaleo shows 2,310 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,887 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

How do you get Solgaleo in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Cosmoem (100 Candy). It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.

Can Solgaleo be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Solgaleo depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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