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solgaleo
LegendaryGeneration VII · #0791 — Sunne Pokémon
Solgaleo, known as the Sunne Pokémon and bearing the National Pokédex number 791, is a legendary Psychic/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. This magnificent creature serves as the mascot of Pokémon Sun and represents one of the two final evolutionary forms of Cosmog, with its counterpart being the ghostly Lunala. Solgaleo stands as an imposing figure at 3.4 meters tall and weighs a substantial 230 kilograms, embodying the celestial power associated with the sun itself. Revered since ancient times as an emissary of the sun, Solgaleo carries the ancient moniker "the beast that devours the sun," a title that reflects both its fearsome power and its symbolic connection to solar energy and cosmic forces. With a base stat total of 680, Solgaleo is a formidable legendary Pokémon whose balanced offensive capabilities make it a force to be reckoned with in any battle.
Base Stats
Height
3.4m
Weight
230.0kg
Category
Sunne Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
white
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Other Pokémon cannot lower this Pokémon's stats.
Solgaleo Biology & Physical Characteristics
Solgaleo presents a striking appearance as a large, leonine Pokémon predominantly colored in white, with distinctive cosmological features that emphasize its celestial nature. Its most notable characteristic is the upper half of its face, which displays a deep blue region containing a constantly shifting starscape—a visual representation of its otherworldly origin and connection to the cosmos. Framing its head like a regal crown are four prominent yellow spikes, with two additional pairs adorning either side of its lower jaw, each spike separating large tufts of its flowing mane. The mane itself is an intricate structure of solid ridges alternating between red and yellow hues, creating an overall impression strikingly similar to a stylized representation of the sun itself. This design choice reinforces Solgaleo's thematic connection to solar imagery and stellar power. The Pokémon features pale blue eyes set within its distinctive face, a blunt muzzle with a blue-gray nose, and additional cosmetic details including dark orange bands around each leg and black spots on its feet, with three black toes each bearing long yellow claws that suggest both majesty and formidable strength.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Solgaleo Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Solgaleo is a genderless Pokémon, belonging to the "Undiscovered" egg group, which means it cannot be bred and cannot produce eggs in any Pokémon game. This characteristic is typical of legendary Pokémon and emphasizes Solgaleo's status as a unique, non-reproducible entity within the Pokémon world. The fact that Solgaleo is genderless yet described in Pokédex entries as being "said to be a male evolution of Cosmog" presents an interesting mythological paradox—while it represents the masculine counterpart to Lunala's feminine form in narrative and thematic terms, it possesses no actual biological sex. This narrative gender distinction, despite the mechanical genderlessness, allows for meaningful storytelling and worldbuilding within the Alola region's mythology without requiring actual breeding mechanics. The base friendship value of zero that Solgaleo has when first encountered reflects its legendary status and otherworldly nature, requiring trainers to develop a genuine connection with this cosmic being rather than assuming any innate affection. The extended hatch counter value of 120 cycles mentioned in the database is irrelevant in practical gameplay since Solgaleo cannot breed, but serves as a vestigial game mechanic trait.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
+783 more TMs/HMs
solgaleo's Evolution Chain
Solgaleo Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Solgaleo represents the male evolutionary form of the legendary trio that begins with Cosmog, a tiny Psychic-type that first appears at level 43 as Cosmoem. The evolution from Cosmoem to Solgaleo specifically occurs when the Pokémon is leveled up to level 53 while playing Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Sword, or Pokémon Scarlet—with Lunala being the alternative evolution triggered in the Moon-based games. This gender-based split evolution is emphasized by Pokédex entries explicitly stating that Solgaleo is said to be the male evolution of Cosmog, creating a mythological duality with Lunala representing the feminine counterpart. The evolution process is marked by the activation of Solgaleo's third eye, a mystical transformation that grants the Pokémon access to its legendary powers and cosmic abilities. While Solgaleo does not possess a Mega Evolution, it can interact with Necrozma through the special item N-Solarizer to form the powerful Dusk Mane Necrozma, demonstrating its role within the broader legendary trio ecosystem alongside Lunala and Necrozma.
Where to Find
altar of the sunne
alola
mahalo trail
alola
Solgaleo Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Pokédex entries spanning multiple generations, Solgaleo is said to inhabit another world entirely, existing in a realm beyond the normal boundaries of the known Pokémon universe. The intense light that radiates boundlessly from its body possesses such power that it can transform the darkest of nights into conditions as bright as midday, effectively banishing darkness wherever it travels. This legendary Pokémon's connection to alternative dimensions is particularly emphasized in the Alola region's mythology, where it is deeply intertwined with the guardian deities and Ultra Beasts. At the activation of its third eye, Solgaleo departs for another world, suggesting a mystical and transcendent nature that goes beyond conventional Pokémon behavior. The beast's relationship with Ultra Wormholes is particularly significant, as opening these dimensional rifts can result in the summoning of energy and life-forms from other worlds to our own, highlighting Solgaleo's role as a cosmic bridge between dimensions. Its ability to generate and radiate immense light energy suggests it exists in a state of constant activity, perpetually shining with power.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
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.
Sometimes the result of its opening an Ultra Wormhole is that energy and life-forms from other worlds are called here to this world.
This Pokémon is said to be a male evolution of Cosmog. At the activation of its third eye, it departs for another world.
In writings from the distant past, it’s called by the name “the beast that devours the sun.”
Generation VIII
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 was once known as the Beast That Devours the Sun. Energy in the form of light radiates boundlessly from it.
Solgaleo Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Solgaleo is derived from "sol," the Latin and Spanish word for sun, combined with "leo," referring to the lion constellation and the zodiacal lion imagery that dominates the Pokémon's visual design. This linguistic fusion perfectly encapsulates Solgaleo's dual nature as both a solar deity and a leonine beast, creating a name that is instantly recognizable across multiple languages and cultures. The Japanese name ソルガレオ (Sorugareo) maintains this same solar-lion connection while adapting it to Japanese phonetic conventions. Visually, Solgaleo's design draws heavily from depictions of the sun in heraldic tradition and religious iconography, particularly in how its mane creates a radiating sunburst pattern around its face. The inclusion of the starscape within its forehead represents the cosmic nature of its power, blending terrestrial solar symbolism with celestial and otherworldly aesthetics. The Pokémon's color palette of white, blue, yellow, and orange mirrors the appearance of a celestial body, while its steel-type classification suggests both the metallic appearance created by its polished, gleaming body and the unbreakable, eternal nature associated with precious metals.
Learnable Moves
Solgaleo can learn 87 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cosmic power | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| heat crash | fire | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| metal burst | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| morning sun | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| noble roar | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic fangs | psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| steel roller | steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| sunsteel strike | steel | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| teleport | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| wake up slap | fighting | Physical | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Solgaleo Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Solgaleo is a formidable legendary threat that leverages its impressive 680 base stat total strategically across its equally-distributed offensive capabilities. The Pokémon possesses identical base Attack and HP stats of 137, making it capable of functioning effectively as either a physical attacker or a bulky special threat depending on investment and moveset decisions. Its Special Attack base stat of 113, while respectable, is slightly lower than its physical Attack, making physical sweeping strategies generally more optimal despite Solgaleo's impressive special movepool. The signature move Sunsteel Strike showcases Solgaleo's primary offensive tool—a powerful Steel-type attack that ignores abilities, providing consistent damage output against opponents who might otherwise wall conventional attacks. Solgaleo's ability Full Metal Body prevents opposing Pokémon from lowering its stats through moves or abilities, offering valuable protection against intimidation tactics and stat-reducing strategies commonly employed in competitive play. With a respectable Speed stat of 97 base, Solgaleo operates comfortably in the mid-tier speed bracket, allowing it to outpace many bulky opponents while still potentially requiring external speed support against naturally faster threats. Its Psychic/Steel typing grants excellent defensive coverage against common competitive threats, with resistance to multiple prominent offensive types including Fairy, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, and Steel-type moves.
Commonly Asked Questions About Solgaleo
What type is Solgaleo?
Solgaleo is a psychic and steel type Pokemon.
What does Solgaleo evolve into?
Solgaleo evolves into lunala.
What are Solgaleo's weaknesses?
Solgaleo is weak to ground, ghost, fire and dark type moves.
Where can I find Solgaleo?
Solgaleo can be found in altar of the sunne (alola) and mahalo trail (alola).
Solgaleo Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Solgaleo has become an iconic figure within Pokémon culture since its debut in Generation VII, serving as the primary mascot for Pokémon Sun and representing a generation's legendary identity alongside Lunala. The Pokémon's appearance on the boxart of Pokémon Sun established it as the definitive face of that game's narrative and marketing campaign, making it instantly recognizable to players of that generation. The pairing of Solgaleo and Lunala created a compelling legendary dynamic that resonated with fans, spawning numerous discussions about their mythological significance, their relationship to the guardian deities of Alola, and their connection to the broader Ultra Beast storyline. In competitive Pokémon circles, Solgaleo has maintained relevance across multiple generations, appearing in official tournaments and earning respect as a legitimate legendary threat worthy of team slots despite the numerous legendary options available to trainers. Solgaleo's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate further extended its cultural reach beyond traditional Pokémon gameplay, introducing the legendary to fighting game audiences and cementing its status as one of Generation VII's most memorable creations. The Pokémon has inspired extensive fan art, creative writing, and community engagement, with its cosmic lion aesthetic proving particularly appealing to artists and world-builders.
Where to Find Solgaleo in Every Pokémon Game
Solgaleo's availability is restricted to specific games and version exclusivity, reflecting its legendary status and narrative importance. Players can encounter and capture Solgaleo in Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Sword, and Pokémon Scarlet, though the method of acquisition varies by title. In Pokémon Sun and Ultra Sun, Solgaleo is encountered as part of the main storyline, making it a story-driven legendary that cannot be missed by players progressing through these games. The Pokémon does not appear in Pokémon Moon or Ultra Moon, where Lunala takes its place as the version-exclusive legendary evolution of Cosmoem, though players can obtain Solgaleo in these games through post-game events or by transferring from other titles. In Pokémon Sword and later titles, Solgaleo became more widely available through expanded legendary encounter mechanics. The catch rate of 45 (approximately 5.9% with a standard PokéBall when the Pokémon is at full health) indicates that players should come prepared with specialized Poké Balls or weaken Solgaleo before capture attempts in wild encounters. Historical events have occasionally distributed Solgaleo to players who could not otherwise obtain it, particularly in games where it didn't appear in normal gameplay, ensuring that dedicated collectors could eventually complete their legendary Pokédex entries through legitimate distribution events.