Solgaleo (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0790MS.png #0790: Cosmoem
Pokémon
#0792: Lunala 0792MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Solgaleo (disambiguation).
Solgaleo
Sunne Pokémon
ソルガレオ
Solgaleo
#0791
Solgaleo



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Psychic Steel
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Full Metal Body Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
11'02" 3.4 m
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Weight
507.1 lbs. 230.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
306
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Solgaleo
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HP
3
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Speed
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Pokédex color
White
Base friendship
0
External Links

Solgaleo (Japanese: ソルガレオ Solgaleo) is a dual-type Psychic/Steel Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves from Cosmoem when leveled up in Pokémon Sun, Ultra Sun, Sword, or Scarlet starting at level 53. It is one of Cosmog's final forms, the other being Lunala.

Along with Lunala, it was initially shown, without a name or any data, in May 2016, but information on it was officially revealed on June 2, 2016.

Solgaleo is the game mascot of Pokémon Sun, appearing on its boxart. Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma are often collectively referred to as the light trio by fans. It is associated with the guardian deities. It is related to the Ultra Beasts.

Solgaleo can be taken over by Necrozma through the N-Solarizer to become Dusk Mane Necrozma.

Biology

Solgaleo in its Radiant Sun phase

Solgaleo is a large, white Pokémon resembling a lion. It has a blunt muzzle with a blue-gray nose and pale blue eyes. The top half of its face is a deep blue area that shows a constantly changing starscape. Four yellow spikes frame Solgaleo's head like a crown and two more pairs of spikes adorn either side of its lower jaw. Each spike separates large tufts of Solgaleo's mane. Solid ridges—red nearest Solgaleo's head and yellow farther away—poke out of each tuft along the middle, except on the tufts on its cheeks and chin, with the topmost part wrapping around the tip of the tuft. Overall, its mane creates the impression of a stylized sun. Around each leg is a dark orange band, and there is a black spot on each foot. It has three black toes on each foot with long yellow claws. At the tip of its tail is a large black spot with a thin yellow rim.

When Solgaleo enters its Radiant Sun phase, its third eye—a light blue symbol similar to a compass rose—appears on its foreheadand the starscape turns to streaks of light. The fur on its body glows a pale yellow and all red and black parts of its body, including its belly and paws, turn bright yellow. It enters this phase while using its signature move or traveling through Ultra Space. The phase does not appear in the core series as of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.[1]

Solgaleo has long been honored as an emissary of the sun;[2] in ancient times, it was known as "the beast that devours the sun". It is said to live in another world and returns there when its third eye activates. Its body is capable of holding a vast amount of energy and glows when active. The intense light it radiates can make nighttime look like midday.[2] Solgaleo can create Ultra Wormholes to travel to and from Ultra Space. It can slam into its target with the force of a meteor. Alongside its counterpart Lunala, it can create Cosmog, which it is said to be the male evolution of. Solgaleo and Lunala also have the power to create Z-Crystals and even restore Necrozma's light, allowing it to return to its true, Ultra form. It can also influence a Rockruff's evolution into Lycanroc's Midday form with solar energy.[3] Ultra Recon Squad uses Solgaleo as their own Ride Pokémon to travel through Ultra Space.

Solgaleo, similar to Lunala, is a being composed of light; due to that, it is constantly hunted down by Necrozma through Ultra Space, so it can try and devour Solgaleo's light to ease its nonstopping pain and regain its original form. When taken over by Necrozma, Necrozma's body divides into pieces that connect to Solgaleo's body like an armor, possessing it and transforming itself into Dusk Mane Necrozma, as its pieces constantly absorb Solgaleo's light. However, Solgaleo can coexist with Necrozma willingly, regardless of fusion[4][5]. Solgaleo loves Solgaleo Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered it in the past.

Solgaleo and Dusk Mane Necrozma are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Sunsteel Strike. They are also the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Searing Sunraze Smash. Additionally, Solgaleo is the only known Pokémon that can have Full Metal Body as an Ability.

Evolution

Solgaleo evolves from Cosmoem and is one of the final forms of Cosmog, the other being Lunala.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0789Cosmog.png
Unevolved
Cosmog
 Psychic 

0790Cosmoem.png
First Evolution
Cosmoem
 Psychic 

0791Solgaleo.png
Second Evolution
Solgaleo
 Psychic  Steel 

Game data

Nebby with Lillie in a merchandise line, illustrated by Megumi Mizutani

NPC appearances

Main article: Nebby

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #291
Alola
 US  UM : #389
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun 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.
Moon This Pokémon is said to be a male evolution of Cosmog. At the activation of its third eye, it departs for another world.
Ultra Sun Sometimes the result of its opening an Ultra Wormhole is that energy and life-forms from other worlds are called here to this world.
Ultra Moon In writings from the distant past, it's called by the name “the beast that devours the sun.”
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Sword 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.*
Shield Solgaleo was once known as the Beast That Devours the Sun. Energy in the form of light radiates boundlessly from it.*
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Pokédex Image Solgaleo SM.png Pokédex Image Solgaleo USUM.png
Solgaleo in the Alola PokédexSM Solgaleo in the Alola PokédexUSUM

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun
Altar of the Sunne (Only one)
Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun
Mahalo Trail (Only one)
Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Pokémon HOME
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Sword Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)
Pokémon League after receiving the Solgaleo Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)
Pokémon League after receiving the Solgaleo Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Legendary event/Legendary Adventures (The Beast That Devours the Sun): Scottie/Bettie & Solgaleo
Story event (Festive Sun and Moon): Lillie (Anniversary 2024) & Solgaleo


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
MUM Eclipse Shiny Solgaleo PAL region Online 60Shiny October 1 to November 15, 2019
MUM Eclipse Shiny Solgaleo American region Online 60Shiny October 21, 2019 to January 15, 2020
MUM Eclipse Shiny Solgaleo Korean region Online 60Shiny November 15 to December 31, 2019
MUM Eclipse Shiny Solgaleo Japanese region Online 60Shiny December 19, 2019 to February 3, 2020

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Gold Bottle Cap Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
137
197 - 244 384 - 478
137
127 - 207 251 - 410
107
100 - 174 197 - 344
113
106 - 181 207 - 357
89
84 - 155 164 - 304
97
91 - 163 179 - 322
Total:
680
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ¼×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Solgaleo is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Teleport Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
011 Noble Roar Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
Evo.Evo. Sunsteel Strike Steel Physical 100100 100100% 5
077 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15
1414 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 08585% 40
2121 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15
2828 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100100% 10
3535 Morning Sun Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
4242 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
4949 Metal Burst Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
5656 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100100% 15
6363 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
7070 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15
7777 Wide Guard Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
8484 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Solgaleo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Solgaleo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM024Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM031Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM038Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM054Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM059Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM063Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM093Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM104Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM121Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM125Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM129Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM141Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM147Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM161Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM165Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM167Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM170Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM180Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM181Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM189Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM189 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM217Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM218Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM218 Expanding Force Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM220Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM220 Meteor Beam Rock Special 120120 090}}90% 10
TM223Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM223 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 085}}85% 40
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Solgaleo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Solgaleo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Solgaleo
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Solgaleo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Solgaleo

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Cosmog (Pokémon)#Learnset Splash Normal Status —% 40
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Solgaleo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Solgaleo

Side game data

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Steel
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 145 Raise Max Level.png 20

#733
Shuffle791.png

Metal Combo
Increases damage done by any Steel types in the combo.


Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush791Body.png Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds Base HP: 65
Base Attack: 87 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon GO
GO791.png Base HP: 264 Base Attack: 255 Base Defense: 191
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Fire Spin, Zen Headbutt
Charged Attacks: Flamethrower, Iron Head, Psychic Fangs, Solar Beam

Evolution data

0789Cosmog.png
Unevolved
Cosmog
 Psychic 
Rare Candy
Level 43
0790Cosmoem.png
First Evolution
Cosmoem
 Psychic 
Rare Candy + Pokémon SunPokémon Ultra SunPokémon SwordPokémon Scarlet
Level 53 in Pokémon Sun,
Ultra Sun, Sword, or Scarlet
0791Solgaleo.png
Second Evolution
Solgaleo
 Psychic  Steel 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Spr b 7s 791.png
Spr 7s 791.png
Spr b 7s 791.png
Spr 7s 791R.png
Spr b 7s 791R.png
Spr 7s 791R.png
Spr b 7s 791R.png
Spr 7s 791 s.png
Spr b 7s 791 s.png
Spr 7s 791 s.png
Spr b 7s 791 s.png
Spr 7s 791R s.png
Spr b 7s 791R s.png
Spr 7s 791R s.png
Spr b 7s 791R s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 791.png
Spr 8s 791 s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0791.png HOME0791 s.png
791MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Solgaleo images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Radiant Sun phase Solgaleo in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Main series

Major appearances

Solgaleo (anime)

In Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, Nebby evolved into a Solgaleo while at the Altar of the Sunne, during the group's quest to save Lusamine from Ultra Space. After reaching its final evolved form, Ash and his classmates typically referred to it by its proper name.

In Full Moon and Many Arms!, Solgaleo was involved in rescuing Lunala and Necrozma from Team Rocket's captivity. Later on, after Necrozma separated from Lunala, it was taken over by Necrozma, becoming Dusk Mane Necrozma. It then opened up an Ultra Wormhole to Poipole's world. Ash tried to follow Solgaleo (now fused with Necrozma), but failed because the Ultra Wormhole closed.

In The Prism of Light and Darkness!, after being pursued by Ash, his classmates, and Lunala, to Poipole's world, Solgaleo was successfully separated from Necrozma after the Ultra Guardians, Naganadel and its Poipole subjects, and all the people and Pokémon of Alola sent their light to Necrozma. However, due to being fused with Necrozma for a long period of time, Solgaleo was completely drained of energy. When Ash and Mallow gave Solgaleo a Sitrus Berry, Solgaleo regained its strength once more. Ash requested its power, and it and Ash performed Searing Sunraze Smash alongside Lunala and Gladion, who were performing Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom.

Minor appearances

Solgaleo debuted alongside Lunala in Ash's dream in A Dream Encounter!, where it and Lunala were shown creating Nebby. It reappeared in flashbacks in Faba's Revenge! and Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, and in a fantasy in Tough Guy Trials!.

GOTCHA!

A Solgaleo briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Solgaleo (Adventures)

Solgaleo debuted as a silhouette in a fantasy in Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar.

Solgaleo physically debuted in Summon the Emissaries of the Moon and the Sun, where a Cosmoem evolved into it at the Poni Altar with the power of the Sun Flute.

Pokémon Horizon

A Solgaleo appeared in The Legend Revealed. Meja was aiming to summon it through an Ultra Wormhole to use it to power his superweapon. He succeeded in The Opened Wormhole, but Tokio simultaneously summoned Lunala through another wormhole, suppressing Solgaleo's powers.

In the TCG

Main article: Solgaleo (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Solgaleo appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball. It enters its Radiant Sun phase and attacks using its signature move Sunsteel Strike. Solgaleo also appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

  • In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Solgaleo has a base experience yield of 137.
  • Solgaleo has the highest base HP stat of all Steel-type Pokémon.
  • In games prior to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Solgaleo has a catch rate of 45.
  • Solgaleo's Japanese name and its romanization were revealed in a tweet[dead link] of their trademark on March 22, 2016.
  • Solgaleo's physical and special stats are the reverse of Lunala's.
  • Solgaleo's verbal cry in Pokémon Sun, "La-liona", may be based on the words (Hawaiian for sun) and liona (Hawaiian for lion).
  • In the anime, Solgaleo's voice effect was composed from effects of the kaiju Baragon.

Origin

Solgaleo appears to be based on a lion with a sun motif, a fairly common motif in many Western and Middle Eastern cultures. In particular, it might reference the alchemical lion, being described as "devouring the sun", however typically a green lion and a metaphor for aqua regia, as well as connected to metals via its Steel type (matter). In astrology, the Sun is also the ruler of the sign Leo.

As the emissary rather than a personification of the sun, as well as being able to pass through different dimensions, it might lend some inspiration from the eye of Ra, a goddess usually described as a lion that is the sun's protector in Egyptian mythology as it travels through the underworld. Its regular and Shiny colors may be inspired by phases in stellar evolution: regular Solgaleo may represent the Sun as a white main-sequence star, while Shiny Solgaleo may represent the red giant that the Sun will eventually become as the hydrogen inside its core is exhausted.

Name origin

Solgaleo may be a combination of sol (Latin for sun) and leo (Latin for lion). It may also incorporate Galileo, an Italian astronomer who presented evidence that the Earth rotated around the Sun and advocated Copernican heliocentrism.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ソルガレオ Solgaleo From sol, Galileo, and leo
France Flag.png French Solgaleo Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Solgaleo Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Solgaleo Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Solgaleo Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 솔가레오 Solgaleo Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 索爾迦雷歐 / 索尔迦雷欧 Suǒ'ěrjiāléi'ōu Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 索爾迦雷歐 Sokyíhgālèuihāu Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name


Radiant Sun phase

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ライジングフェーズ Rising Phase
Chinese Cantonese 旭日狀態 Yūkyaht Johngtaai
Mandarin 旭日狀態 / 旭日状态 Xùrì Zhuàngtài
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Radiant Sun Phase
France Flag.png French Phase Soleil Levant
Germany Flag.png German Sonnenaufgangsphase
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Radiant Sun alak
Italy Flag.png Italian Fase sole nascente
South Korea Flag.png Korean 라이징페이즈 Rising Phase
Poland Flag.png Polish Radiant Sun Phase
Russia Flag.png Russian Фаза Бристательное Faza Bristatel'noye
Spain Flag.png Spanish Fase Sol Ascendente

Beast that devours the sun

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 太陽を食らいし獣
Chinese Cantonese 吞食太陽之獸
Mandarin 吞食太陽之獸 / 吞食太阳之兽
France Flag.png French Celui qui dévore le soleil
Germany Flag.png German Sonnenverschlinger
Italy Flag.png Italian Creatura che si nutre di sole
South Korea Flag.png Korean 태양을 삼키는 짐승이라고
Spain Flag.png Spanish Criatura que se nutre del sol


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References

  1. Solgaleo does not change into its Radiant Sun phase as of Pokémon SV.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Solgaleo
  3. Pokémon Sun and Moon site | Midday Lycanroc
  4. Lusamine (Masters):"It doesn't seem like Necrozma or Solgaleo are suffering in their current state. I suppose now that they have the light of our sync stone, they're able to coexist peacefully."(Pokémon Masters EX)
  5. Lillie"<player>, I know this may be sudden, but I hope you will consider what I ask of you. I want to entrust Nebby to you. I think Nebby should be with Necrozma. From what I've heard, Necrozma would not suffer as much or ache so for the light if it can remain close to Nebby..."(Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)

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