The Pokémon of October 4th, 2024 is…
#791 Solgaleo
“Solgaleo (Japanese: ソルガレオ Solgaleo) is a dual-type Psychic/Steel Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
It evolves from Cosmoem when leveled up in Pokémon Sun, Ultra Sun, Sword, or Scarlet starting at level 53. It is one of Cosmog‘s final forms, the other being Lunala.
Along with Lunala, it was initially shown, without a name or any data, in May 2016, but information on it was officially revealed on June 2, 2016.
Solgaleo is the game mascot of Pokémon Sun, appearing on its boxart. Solgaleo, Lunala, and Necrozma are often collectively referred to as the light trio by fans. It is associated with the guardian deities. It is related to the Ultra Beasts.
Solgaleo can be taken over by Necrozma through the N-Solarizer to become Dusk Mane Necrozma.
Solgaleo is a large, white Pokémon resembling a lion. It has a blunt muzzle with a blue-gray nose and pale blue eyes. The top half of its face is a deep blue area that shows a constantly changing starscape. Four yellow spikes frame Solgaleo’s head like a crown and two more pairs of spikes adorn either side of its lower jaw. Each spike separates large tufts of Solgaleo’s mane. Solid ridges—red nearest Solgaleo’s head and yellow farther away—poke out of each tuft along the middle, except on the tufts on its cheeks and chin, with the topmost part wrapping around the tip of the tuft. Overall, its mane creates the impression of a stylized sun. Around each leg is a dark orange band, and there is a black spot on each foot. It has three black toes on each foot with long yellow claws. At the tip of its tail is a large black spot with a thin yellow rim.
When Solgaleo enters its Radiant Sun phase, its third eye—a light blue symbol similar to a compass rose—appears on its foreheadand the starscape turns to streaks of light. The fur on its body glows a pale yellow and all red and black parts of its body, including its belly and paws, turn bright yellow. It enters this phase while using one of its signature moves or traveling through Ultra Space. The phase does not appear in the core series as of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Solgaleo has long been honored as an emissary of the sun; in ancient times, it was known as “the beast that devours the sun“. It is said to live in another world and returns there when its third eye activates. Its body is capable of holding a vast amount of energy and glows when active. The intense light it radiates can make nighttime look like midday. Solgaleo can create Ultra Wormholes to travel to and from Ultra Space. Along with its counterpart Lunala, it can create Cosmog, which it is said to be the male evolution of. Solgaleo along with Lunala has the power to create Z-Crystals and restore Necrozma’s light, regaining its true form. It can also influence a Rockruff‘s evolution into Lycanroc‘s Midday form with solar energy. The residents of Ultra Megalopolis uses Solgaleo as their own Ride Pokémon to travel through Ultra Space.
Solgaleo, similar to Lunala, is a being composed of light; due to that, it is constantly hunted down by Necrozma through Ultra Space, so it can try and devour Solgaleo’s light to ease its nonstopping pain and regain its original, Ultra form. When taken over by Necrozma, Necrozma’s body divides into pieces that connect to Solgaleo’s body, possessing it and transforming itself into Dusk Mane Necrozma, as its pieces constantly absorb Solgaleo’s light. However, Solgaleo can coexist with Necrozma willingly, regardless of fusion. Solgaleo loves Solgaleo Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered it in the past.
Solgaleo and Dusk Mane Necrozma are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Sunsteel Strike. They are also the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Searing Sunraze Smash. Additionally, Solgaleo is the only known Pokémon that can have Full Metal Body as an Ability.“-Bulbapedia.
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