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Solosis Weakness & Counters

Weak toBug2×Ghost2×Dark2×
Solosis

Type matchups

Damage Solosis takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

As a Psychic type, Solosis has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.

Base stats

HP
45
Attack
30
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
105
Sp. Def
50
Speed
20
Total
290

Solosis has a base stat total of 290, higher than 11% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (105) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 40 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Solosis can have the abilities Overcoat, Magic Guard and Regenerator.

How to beat Solosis

Solosis takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Solosis's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Solosis's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Solosis's Psychic moves.

Evolution

Solosis is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Solosis → Duosion → Reuniclus) and evolves into Duosion.

Frequently asked questions

What is Solosis weak to?

As a Psychic type, Solosis takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.

What is Solosis resistant to?

Solosis resists Fighting and Psychic moves.

What are the best counters to Solosis?

Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Solosis with super-effective attacks.