Note: Before you spend a Remote Pass, read our Solgaleo Analysis: you might want to save your coins for Monday.

While everyone is hunting a Pokemon GO Solgaleo 100 IV, you need to know that this heat is mostly a mirage. We are in the final countdown of the Precious Paths season, and the current raid boss is standing there like a shiny gatekeeper. It is trying to bait you into spending your resources before the real party starts on February 21.

Think of your raid passes like tickets to a festival. This week is just the opening act, but the headliner, the Pokemon GO Tour Kalos Global event, is about to take the stage. If you blow all your PokeCoins now, you are going to be standing outside the stadium when the real legends show up.

Pokemon GO: Solgaleo Weaknesses and Strategy

The current boss is built like a tank, a literal Psychic and Steel fortress. If you go in swinging with the wrong types, it is like trying to break a brick wall with a pool noodle. You have to hit it where it hurts.

The Soft Spots: Forget your Poison and Psychic moves because they will just tickle him. You need to bring the heat with Fire, shake the ground with Ground, or go for the throat with Ghost and Dark types.

The Boss Stats: At a beefy 47,461 CP, this is not a solo project. It is like a heavy couch that you are going to need at least two or three strong friends to help you move.

Pokemon GO: Shiny Solgaleo Trap and the Fusion Secret

Here is the heartbreaking truth that the big sites often hide in the fine print: Shiny Solgaleo is currently unavailable. If you are raiding because you are hoping for that red and white sparkle, stop right now. You are chasing a ghost.

Even more importantly, do not stress over the stats. Most players think they need a perfect catch to make a strong Dusk Mane Necrozma. That is a total myth. When you perform a Pokemon GO Fusion, the new Pokemon only cares about the Necrozma’s stats. Your lion is basically just fuel for the fire. Once you have 30 Cosmog Candies, you have won. Anything else is just extra credit you do not need.

Pokemon GO: Why February 23 Changes Everything

Most guides act like today is all that matters, but they are missing the forest for the trees. On February 23, the Road to Kalos event hits, and it is a game-changer for your Pokemon GO Remote Raid limit:

• Remote Raid Buff: Your daily limit is jumping to 30 raids per day through February 27.
• The Heavy Hitters: On February 25, Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre return. Groudon is the undisputed king of Ground types. Compared to him, this week’s boss is a kitten. Saving your passes for Primal Groudon counters is not just smart, it is essential.

Tip: The next is Lunala Raid – Here is a Raid Guide to defeat it

Pokemon GO: Best Solgaleo Raid Counters

To knock this boss off his pedestal, use these heavy hitters:

Dawn Wings Necrozma: The best Ghost-type Pokemon for the raid. It is armed with Moongeist Beam, which is among the best for Ghost damage, even outclassing Mega Gengar.

Primal Groudon: The best Ground-type Pokemon to use. It carries Precipice Blades, making it the most powerful Ground attacker in the game.

Mega Charizard Y or Blaziken: The best Fire-type options to melt Steel. Charizard has more staying power on the field, while Blaziken deals damage slightly faster.

Mega Tyranitar: The best Dark-type bully for this fight. Its massive bulk ensures it stays in the battle longer, providing a consistent damage boost for your whole team.

Blacephalon: The best glass cannon for serious damage. It hits like a freight train but cannot take a punch, so it is best used at the very front of your lineup.

PRO TIP: Pivot to Turtonator in Pokemon GO 3-star raids if you’re low on passes. It’s an easy solo win and mandatory for the Lunar New Year 2026 Collection Challenge. Complete it by Feb 21 (8 PM) to secure your Elite Collector Medal and an encounter for that rare Shiny Turtonator hunt.

Pokemon GO: The 30 Candy Rule

Keep it simple. Raid until you hit 30 Cosmog Candies, then walk away. Every pass you spend after that is a pass you have stolen from your future Origin Forme Dialga or Black Kyurem. Do not let the FOMO win and save your strength for the Pokemon GO Tour 2026 legends.

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Quick fact about the author Diwas Budhathoki: I sometimes make music under the alias Ease Is Easy.