Solgaleo (UNITE)

Solgaleo
ソルガレオ Solgaleo
Role All-Rounder
Attack type Melee
Damage type Physical
Difficulty Intermediate

Evolves at Lv. 5


Evolves at Lv. 7

License availability
International: Aeos gem 590 / License point 1,470

Mainland China: Unreleased

Solgaleo (Japanese:ソルガレオ Solgaleo) is a playable Pokémon in Pokémon UNITE. It became available as a playable character on August 21, 2026.

Stats

Solgaleo
Offense
Endurance
Mobility
Scoring
Support

Abilities

Passive Ability


As Cosmog
Unaware
てんねん Airhead
Description

When this Pokémon is attacked by opposing Pokémon, some of the opposing Pokémon’s Attack and Sp. Atk is ignored.


As Cosmoem
Sturdy
がんじょう Sturdy
Description

The damage this Pokémon receives is reduced. When this Pokémon receives damage that would knock it out, 1 HP will remain and it becomes invincible for a short time. This effect goes on cooldown after it’s triggered.


As Solgaleo
Full Metal Body
メタルプロテクト Metal Protect
Description

This Pokémon’s Attack does not decrease when affected by opposing Pokémon’s moves and Abilities.

Basic Attack

Damage category: Physical (as a basic attack)
Damage category: Physical (as a boosted attack)
Description
As Cosmog
Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing increased damage.
Effect: Basic attacks are ranged.
As Cosmoem
The user gains a boost counter after receiving a certain amount of damage.

If the user has one or more boost counters, their basic attack becomes a boosted attack, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon in an area of effect in front of itself. A boost counter is consumed when a boosted attack is used.


Effect: Basic attacks are ranged.
As Solgaleo
Has the user attack opposing Pokémon by slashing its sharp claws, increasing critical-hit rate each time a basic attack hits. This effect can stack up to 5 times.

The user gains boost counters from using its moves. If the user has two or more boost counters, their basic attack becomes a boosted attack, dealing critical-hit damage to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect in front of itself. Two boost counters are consumed when a boosted attack is used.
Effect: Basic attacks are melee.


Moveset

Move slot 1

Teleport
Teleport
テレポート
Teleport
Learned at Lv. 1
Cooldown: 5 seconds
Upgrades into Iron Head
 Dash Description
Has the user instantly teleport to the designated location. The user’s next basic attack becomes a boosted attack.
Iron Head
Iron Head
アイアンヘッド
Iron Head
Learned at Lv. 7
Cooldown: 6 seconds
Upgrades into Iron Head+ at Lv. 9
 Dash
 Hindrance
Description
Has the user charge in the designated direction, dealing damage and shoving opposing Pokémon with its steel-hard head.

If this move is used again, the user leaps toward opposing Pokémon in front of itself, leaving them unable to act and dealing damage multiple times while restoring the user’s HP.
Upgrade: Increases the duration opposing Pokémon are left unable to act.

Move slot 2

Cosmic Power
Cosmic Power
コスモパワー
Cosmo Power
Learned at Lv. 5
Cooldown: 6 seconds
Upgrades into Psyshock
 Buff Description
Has the user absorb mystical power from space, increasing Defense and Sp. Def for a short time. The user’s next basic attack also becomes a boosted attack.
Psyshock
Psyshock
サイコショック
Psycho Shock
Learned at Lv. 7
Cooldown: 6 seconds
Upgrades into Psyshock+ at Lv. 11
 Area
 Hindrance
Description
Has the user charge power, then attack by materializing a mysterious psychic wave, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon and throwing them. While the user charges power, its movement speed is increased, damage received is reduced, and it initially becomes resistant to hindrances for a short time.

When the psychic wave hits opposing Pokémon, the user can perform a follow-up attack. The follow-up attack has the user slash in front of itself with sharp claws, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon in the area of effect and restoring the user’s HP. When this follow-up attack hits Pokémon from the opposing team, it can be used again once.
Upgrade: Increases the amount of HP restored by this move.

Unite Move

Shining Meteor Crush
シャイニングメテオクラッシャー
Shining Meteor Crusher
Learned at Lv. 7
 Sure Hit
 Buff
Description
Has the user unleash immense power and enter Radiant Sun phase, then jump up high and charge toward the designated Pokémon from the opposing team, dealing damage and ignoring the Defense and shield of opposing Pokémon in the area of effect.

While in Radiant Sun phase, the user is able to see nearby Pokémon that are in stealth or hiding in tall grass. The user’s moves, basic attacks, and boosted attacks also ignore opposing Pokémon’s Defense and shield. When nearby ally Pokémon get knocked out, the Unite Move gauge charges.

Gallery

Trivia

In other languages

This section is missing names in other languages.
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Reason: Unite Move name in other languages

Shining Meteor Crush

Language Title
Japanese シャイニングメテオクラッシャー Shainingu Meteo Kurasshā (Shining Meteor Crusher)
Chinese Cantonese 閃耀流星粉碎擊 Símyiuh Làuhsīng Fánseuigīk (Shining Meteor Crusher)
Mandarin 閃耀流星粉碎擊 / 闪耀流星粉碎击 Shǎnyào Liúxīng Fěnsuìjí / Shǎnyào Liúxīng Fěnsuìjī (Shining Meteor Crusher)
German Funkelnder Meteoritenschlag (Sparkling Meteor Impact)
Brazilian Portuguese Meteoro Brilhante Esmagador (Crushing Shining Meteor)

See also

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Cosmog, Cosmoem, and Solgaleo.

Playable characters in Pokémon UNITE
Attacker Venusaur • Pikachu • Alolan Raichu • Alolan Ninetales • Zapdos • Mewtwo (Y) • Mew • Typhlosion • Espeon • Gardevoir • Latios • Glaceon • Chandelure • Reshiram • Delphox • Greninja • Sylveon • Yveltal • Decidueye • Cinderace • Inteleon • Cramorant • Toxtricity • Duraludon • Dragapult • Skeledirge • Armarouge • Miraidon
All‑Rounder Charizard • Mega Charizard X • Mega Charizard Y • Machamp • Gyarados • Mega Gyarados • Flareon • Moltres • Dragonite • Mewtwo (X) • Feraligatr • Azumarill • Scizor • Suicune • Tyranitar • Blaziken • Metagross • Empoleon • Garchomp • Lucario • Mega Lucario • Palkia • Aegislash • Tsareena • Mimikyu • Dhelmise • Solgaleo • Buzzwole • Sirfetch'd • Falinks • Zacian • Urshifu • Quaquaval • Pawmot • Ceruledge • Tinkaton
Speedster Meowth • Galarian Rapidash • Dodrio • Gengar • Jolteon • Absol • Leafeon • Darkrai • Zoroark • Talonflame • Zeraora • Morpeko • Meowscarada
Defender Blastoise • Slowbro • Lapras • Vaporeon • Snorlax • Articuno • Umbreon • Ho-Oh • Mamoswine • Crustle • Goodra • Trevenant • Greedent
Supporter Clefable • Wigglytuff • Psyduck • Mr. Mime • Meganium • Blissey • Sableye • Latias • Hoopa • Comfey • Eldegoss • Alcremie
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