Type matchups
Damage Solgaleo takes from each attacking type.
Resists (¼×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Psychic/Steel type, Solgaleo has 4 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 10 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Steel typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 137
- Attack
- 137
- Defense
- 107
- Sp. Atk
- 113
- Sp. Def
- 89
- Speed
- 97
- Total
- 680
Solgaleo has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (137). With Attack (137) well above Sp. Atk (113), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 97 beats 79% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 137 HP, 107 Defense and 89 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Solgaleo's only ability is Full Metal Body.
How to beat Solgaleo
Solgaleo takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Steel moves. Victini hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Steel moves. Iron Treads hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Steel moves.
Evolution
Solgaleo is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Cosmog → Cosmoem → Solgaleo or Lunala), evolving from Cosmoem.
Best counters to Solgaleo
Other Psychic/Steel Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Solgaleo weak to?
As a Psychic/Steel type, Solgaleo takes super-effective damage from Ground, Ghost, Fire and Dark moves.
What is Solgaleo resistant to?
Solgaleo resists Normal, Flying, Rock, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Psychic (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.
What are the best counters to Solgaleo?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Victini and Iron Treads, which hit Solgaleo with super-effective attacks.