Solgaleo


PvE Analysis
Solgaleo is an unenviable position. Not only is it forced to utilize the trash-heep of a moveset outlined above, it also had its Signature Move, Sunsteel Strike, given to Dusk Mane Necrozma exclusively. With this move, Solgaleo could be a strong Steel Type attacker, especially if it ever gets a Steel Type Fast Move. But, for now, Solgaleo is nothing more than material for the aforementioned Solgaleo fusion.
Best PvE Offensive Moveset
Zen Headbutt + Psychic Fangs |
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- Sadly, Zen Headbutt and Psychic Fangs makes up Solgaleo's only same-type moveset worth mentioning. To put how bad this is into context, Fire Spin and Flamethrower make up a pretty mediocre Fire Type moveset, and Solgaleo doesn't have STAB on them, yet they still out-perform its STAB set. Yeah.
- Iron Head is actually the optimal Charged Move, but it's a bit harder to pair with Zen Headbutt or Fire Spin.
- Solar Beam is okay.
PvP Analysis
Fire Spin is a rather average Fast Attack, but it has far superior energy gain and coverage compared to Zen Headbutt, sacrificing a very minimal raw damage loss.
Psychic Fangs defines Solgaleo - it is very spammable, and the constant Defense drops allows Solgaleo to rack up plenty of hard-to-mitigate damage. Iron Head is typically chosen as the second Charged Attack to more reliably damage Rhyperior and the Kyurem fusions, as well as being Solgaleo's second cheapest attack. Solar Beam can be used to surprise some Ground- and Water-type targets and is Solgaleo's only nuke option. Flamethrower is often redundant as Fire Spin combined with Psychic Fang's Defense drops offers enough Fire-type damage, but it does allow it to burn through other Steel-type Pokemon when Fire Spin's damage is not enough.
Great League | |
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Solgaleo cannot be obtained in the Great League as its CP is too high | |
Ultra League | |
Like most Legendary Pokemon, Solgaleo's stats are slightly on the lower end in the Ultra League due to its offensive slant. Solgaleo faces competition with other Steel-type options such as Galarian Stunfisk, Registeel, and Cobalion due to their stronger stats and superior movesets. Generally speaking, Solgaleo struggles against many top threats such as Giratina, Trevenant, Swampert, Charizard, and Jellicent, which leaves its impact generally lacking. | |
Master League | |
Solgaleo is an excellent Pokemon to pair with your Dragon-type Pokemon. Fire Spin is synergistic with Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail, possessing nearly flawless combined coverage and applying immediate pressure to pesky Steel-type targets. Psychic Fangs is a great supporting move and can amplify the Dragons' already oppressive Fast Attack pressure. Solgaleo is excellent at protecting your Dragons from the likes of Crowned Zacian and Zamazenta, Dialga, and Primarina. With that said, Solgaleo can somewhat suffer from the "sim hero" syndrome, as its peak performance is reliant on its targets staying in and playing out the full one on one. Solgaleo's damage output requires ramping up and can struggle to be effective if the opponent has the option to switch. Additionally, Solgaleo competes with other Steel-type Pokemon such as Dusk Mane Necrozma and the Crowned siblings, which can leave it feeling a little niche despite its wonderful stats and good moves. |