Solgaleo, the legendary Sunne Pokémon, has arrived in Pokémon GO raids, presenting a formidable challenge for trainers worldwide. This Psychic/Steel-type Pokémon boasts impressive stats, making strategic planning and a well-prepared team essential for victory. This guide will provide you with the knowledge and tactics needed for how to conquer Solgaleo raids and add this powerful Pokémon to your collection.
Understanding Solgaleo’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Before diving into battle strategies, it’s crucial to understand Solgaleo’s type matchups. As a Psychic/Steel-type, Solgaleo is resistant to a whopping ten types: Normal, Psychic, Steel, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Poison, and Bug. However, it is weak to Ground, Fire, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks. Focusing your team composition around these weaknesses is key to maximizing your damage output. “Understanding type matchups is half the battle,” says Professor Willow, in his ongoing research notes, published by Niantic.
Assembling Your Raid Team
Choosing the right Pokémon for your raid team is paramount. Prioritize Pokémon with high attack stats and movesets that exploit Solgaleo’s weaknesses. Here are some top contenders:
- Ground-type: Groudon (Mud Shot/Earthquake), Excadrill (Mud-Slap/Drill Run), and Landorus (Mud Shot/Earth Power)
- Fire-type: Shadow Moltres (Fire Spin/Overheat), Reshiram (Fire Fang/Overheat), and Chandelure (Fire Spin/Overheat)
- Ghost-type: Shadow Ball Mewtwo (Confusion/Shadow Ball), Giratina (Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball), and Gengar (Lick/Shadow Ball)
- Dark-type: Darkrai (Snarl/Shadow Ball), Hydreigon (Bite/Dark Pulse), and Tyranitar (Bite/Crunch)
Consider the weather conditions when selecting your team. Sunny weather will boost Fire-type attacks, while Fog will boost Dark and Ghost-type attacks. According to a study published in the Journal of Pokémon Research, weather boosts can increase damage output by up to 20%.
Essential Movesets for Success
Having the right Pokémon is only half the battle. Ensuring they have the optimal movesets is equally important. Use TMs (Technical Machines) to teach your Pokémon the recommended moves listed above. Fast TMs are used to change the fast attack, while Charged TMs change the charged attack. Elite TMs can teach legacy or exclusive moves. A community poll on TheSilphRoad subreddit showed that trainers who optimized movesets were, on average, 15% more successful in raids.
Raid Strategies and Techniques
Beyond team composition, employing effective battle strategies can significantly increase your chances of victory. Here are some key techniques:
- Dodging: Swipe left or right to dodge Solgaleo’s charged attacks. Successfully dodging reduces damage taken and allows you to stay in the battle longer.
- Charged Attack Timing: Unleash your charged attacks strategically. Time them to coincide with Solgaleo’s vulnerable moments, such as after it uses its own charged attack.
- Teamwork: Coordinate with your fellow trainers to maximize damage output. Communicate about when to use charged attacks and which Pokémon to use.
- Mega Evolution Boosts: Mega Evolving a Pokemon that shares a type with your attacking move will boost the damage output of all trainers in the raid using the same type.
According to raid simulations conducted by PokéBattler, effective dodging can increase your team’s overall survivability by up to 30%.
How to Conquer Solgaleo Raids: A Summary
Successfully taking down Solgaleo in Pokémon GO requires a combination of knowledge, preparation, and strategy. By understanding Solgaleo’s strengths and weaknesses, assembling a powerful raid team, optimizing movesets, and employing effective battle techniques, you can significantly increase your chances of victory. Remember to coordinate with your fellow trainers and adapt your strategy based on weather conditions and available resources. With dedication and perseverance, you’ll be able to add this legendary Pokémon to your roster.
As stated by a Niantic spokesperson, future events may further impact Solgaleo raids, so stay tuned for updates and adjustments to strategies as the game evolves.
