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.
Stats
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Fire Spin (13 DPS), while Fire Spin generates energy the fastest (9 EPS).
Raid Guide
Solgaleo as Raid Boss
5-Star Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableSolgaleo is currently available as a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Solgaleo from raids will have 2310 CP at level 20, or 2887 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
Best Counters to Beat Solgaleo
Solgaleo is weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Solgaleo
Solgaleo evolves from Cosmoem using 100 Candy.
Solgaleo is currently available as a 5-Star Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (2310 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (2887 CP).
Walking Solgaleo as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Solgaleo Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Solgaleo in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Solgaleo from raids or eggs will show 2,310 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Solgaleo is a Psychic/Steel-type Pokemon with a stat total of 710. With its bulk spread of 191 Defense and 264 Stamina, Solgaleo has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground-type moves when using Solgaleo. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Solgaleo's performance.
Solgaleo's moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Solgaleo much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Solgaleo?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Collector's Pick
Solgaleo is a Psychic/Steel-type Pokemon with base stats of 255/191/264 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 4,570. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Solgaleo may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.