Solgaleo Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses, and Battle Tips

When You Can Catch Solgaleo in Pokémon Go

At Squaredtech.co, we know that getting your hands on legendary Pokémon is all about timing, strategy, and the right battle lineup. If you’re hunting Solgaleo in Pokémon Go this July, we’ve put together everything you need: availability windows, top weaknesses, and the best counters.

Solgaleo returns to Pokémon Go raid battles from Tuesday, July 8 to Monday, July 14, 2025, ending at 10 AM local time. A special Solgaleo Raid Hour will take place on Wednesday, July 9 from 6 PM to 7 PM local time.

This short window gives you one week to battle and catch this dual-type Psychic and Steel Pokémon. But to catch it, you first need to beat it.

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Solgaleo Weaknesses and What to Avoid

Solgaleo may not shine in gym raids, but it holds its own in PvP formats thanks to its bulk and unique typing. Understanding its weaknesses is the key to a fast takedown.

Solgaleo Weaknesses

Solgaleo is vulnerable to the following types:

• Fire
• Ground
• Ghost
• Dark

You should avoid using Water- and Fighting-type Pokémon, as they are weak against Solgaleo’s Zen Headbutt and Solarbeam attacks. These moves can deal heavy damage and knock out poorly matched counters.

Best Counters to Beat Solgaleo Fast

To defeat Solgaleo quickly and efficiently, bring powerful Pokémon that specialize in Fire, Ground, Ghost, or Dark attacks. Weather conditions like sunny skies can also boost Fire and Ground-type damage.

Here are the top Solgaleo counters Squaredtech recommends:

• Mega Y Charizard (Fire)
• Mega Blaziken (Fire/Fighting)
• Primal Groudon (Ground)
• Mega Gengar (Ghost)
• Dawn Wings Necrozma (Ghost/Psychic)
• Mega Garchomp (Ground/Dragon)

If you have Shadow Pokémon, consider:

• Shadow Chandelure (Ghost/Fire)
• Shadow Heatran (Fire/Steel)

Use moves like Blast Burn, Shadow Ball, Earth Power, and Precipice Blades to maximize damage. These attacks are ideal for exploiting Solgaleo’s dual weakness profile.

What If You Don’t Have the Best Counters?

No Mega or Shadow Pokémon? No problem. If you team up with other players and focus on Fire, Ground, Ghost, or Dark moves, you can still bring Solgaleo down. Here are a few alternatives:

• Garchomp with Earth Power
• Tyranitar with Crunch
• Hydreigon with Dark Pulse
• Excadrill with Earthquake

Just remember to avoid Pokémon that are vulnerable to Grass or Psychic moves.

Squaredtech.co Tip: Use Weather to Your Advantage

Solgaleo is bulky, but smart raiders can take advantage of sunny weather to power up Fire and Ground attacks. If it’s cloudy, Ghost and Dark moves get a boost too.

Use the weather to your advantage and watch Solgaleo go down faster.

Final Thoughts From Squaredtech.co

Solgaleo might not dominate every battle mode, but catching it during its raid window adds a valuable PvP option to your lineup. With the right counters, a few teammates, and some weather luck, you can defeat and capture Solgaleo without much trouble.

Make sure to plan around Raid Hour on July 9, and build a team using Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers. Check your lineups, charge your phones, and hit the raids while Solgaleo is still available.

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