Pokemon GO Solgaleo Raid Guide: Best Counters, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Pro Tips

A good Pokemon GO Solgaleo raid guide will help you defeat this powerful beast. Solgaleo, the legendary Sunne Pokemon, finally roars into Pokemon GO 5-star raids from July 8 to July 14, 2025, marking its debut outside of Special Research.

With its imposing Psychic/Steel typing and a powerful moveset, Solgaleo is a formidable opponent—so trainers need to bring their A-game to claim victory and add this radiant lion to their collection.

Pokemon GO Solgaleo raid at a Glance

- Type: Psychic/Steel - Max CP: 4570 - Attack: 255 - Defense: 191 - Stamina: 264 - Shiny Available: No (as of July 2025)- Best Weather Boost: Windy (Psychic), Snow (Steel)

Solgaleo's Strengths and Resistances in Pokemon GO

Solgaleo’s unique typing gives it a hefty list of resistances:- Double resistance: Poison, Psychic- Single resistance: Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ice, Normal, Rock, SteelThis makes it especially tough against many common raid attackers, so avoid using these types.

Weaknesses of Solgaleo

Solgaleo is weak to:- Dark- Fire- Ghost- GroundThese are the types you want to focus on when building your raid team.

Pokemon GO Solgaleo Raid Best Counters

Here are the top Pokemon and movesets to melt Solgaleo’s steel-plated defenses:

Pro tip: Mega and Shadow variants dramatically boost your team’s DPS. Prioritize them if available.

Pokemon GO Solgaleo Raid Moveset Analysis

Fast Moves:- Fire Spin (Fire)- Zen Headbutt (Psychic)Charged Moves:- Flamethrower (Fire)- Iron Head (Steel)- Psychic Fangs (Psychic)- Solar Beam (Grass)

Pokemon GO Solgaleo Raid Threats

Solgaleo’s coverage is broad—watch out for Flamethrower if you’re using Steel or Grass attackers, and Solar Beam can surprise Water, Rock, or Ground types.

Psychic Fangs is spammy and lowers your defense, while Iron Head hits hard against Fairy and Rock types.

100% IVs (Hundo CPs)

- Level 20 (no weather boost): 2310 CP- Level 25 (Windy or Snow boost): 2887 CPIf you see these CPs on the catch screen, you’ve found a perfect Solgaleo!

How Many Trainers Do You Need?

- Minimum: 2 top-level trainers with maxed-out counters can duo Solgaleo, but this is only for the most prepared.- Recommended: 4–6 high-level trainers for a comfortable and safe clear, especially if your teams aren’t fully optimized.- Solo: Not possible due to Solgaleo’s high defense and HP.

Best Moveset for Solgaleo (PvP and PvE)

PvP (Ultra League): Fire Spin + Psychic Fangs + Iron Head - Fire Spin gives solid damage and coverage. - Psychic Fangs is fast-charging, applies shield pressure, and lowers enemy defense. - Iron Head offers reliable Steel-type damage.PvE: Zen Headbutt + Solar Beam (for niche use, but Solgaleo isn’t a top raid attacker).

Pokemon GO Solgaleo Raid Tips and Tricks

- Mega Evolve: Bring a Mega Charizard Y, Mega Blaziken, or Mega Gengar to boost your team’s damage and help others in the lobby.- Weather Watch: Windy or Snow weather boosts Solgaleo’s CP and makes it harder to catch, but also powers up your own Ghost, Fire, and Ground counters.- Global Raids: Use remote raid platforms or local Discords to find groups if you’re struggling to fill a lobby.- Catching: Use Golden Razz Berries and curveball throws for the best catch rate. Wait for Solgaleo’s attack animation to finish before throwing.- Fusion Bonus: Catching a high-IV Solgaleo is useful for fusing with Necrozma to create Dusk Mane Necrozma, but note that the IVs and shiny status come from Necrozma, not Solgaleo.Solgaleo cannot be shiny in raids (as of July 2025), so focus on nabbing the best IVs or a high CP specimen for future fusions or PvP play.Also read: Pokemon GO Mega Charizard X Raid Guide: Best Counters, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Winning StrategiesWhether you’re hunting for a perfect Solgaleo, prepping for Dusk Mane Necrozma, or just want to flex your raid skills, this is the time to shine. Gather your squad, power up those counters, and let the sun lion roar!