Solosis Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Solosis in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Solosis
Solosis is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 79.067 DPS.
Solosis can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Solosis is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Solosis resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Solosis is Mega Gengar (79.067 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (72.286 DPS), and Shadow Chandelure (71.571 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Solosis: After defeating Solosis, the catch encounter will have a CP between 745 and 801 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 927-996 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Solosis from raids will have exactly 801 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Solosis?
The best counter for Solosis is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 79.067 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (72.286 DPS) and Shadow Chandelure (71.571 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Solosis?
Solosis can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Solosis weak to?
Solosis is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Solosis be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Solosis's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Solosis from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Solosis from raids will have 801 CP at level 20, or 996 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 745. If you see 801 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Solosis worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Solosis is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Solosis?
For the best moveset for Solosis itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Solosis stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Solosis without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Solosis can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (67.000 DPS) and Pheromosa (64.875 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Solosis in raids?
Weather boost information for Solosis is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.