Cosmoem is the second evolution of Cosmog, and it has two distinct final evolutions you can pick from in Pokémon Go: Solgaleo and Lunala. Deciding between these two legendary Pokémon can be tough, but there are stark differences between the two.
These differences offer unique bonuses for both choices. While you will eventually want to catch them both at least once to add them to your Pokédex, knowing which one to go for first can be challenging. Is one stronger than the other? Is one easier to use? There are a lot of questions you may need to ask before you make this decision. Here’s a full breakdown on if you should evolve Cosmoem into Solgaleo or Lunala in Pokémon Go.
Who is Cosmoem in Pokémon Go?
Cosmoem evolves from Cosmog, the starter evolution of Solgaleo and Lunala. In the main series games, Cosmoem evolves into Solgaleo if leveled up in Sun and Lunala if leveled up in Moon. In Pokémon Go, evolutions work a little differently. Since there aren’t two versions of the game, you’ll have to pay attention to the time of day you evolve Cosmoem and use your accrued Cosmog Candies to choose your favorite form.
Before worrying about which of these two to decide between, it’s essential to know how to catch Cosmog in Pokémon Go. It’s a legendary Pokémon, and you won’t be able to find it outside of events.
How to got Cosmog in Pokémon Go
Cosmog initially debuted when you could unlock the Special Research called ‘A Cosmic Companion.’ Because players only received one Cosmog then, they had to choose between Solgaleo and Lunala. However, Niantic has reintroduced Cosmog in other events since its initial debut in September 2022, and we can expect more in the future. You’ll want to pay attention to Niantic’s blog page describing upcoming events that could feature Cosmog, or any Special Research tickets that get released featuring this elusive Pokémon.
How to evolve Cosmoem into Solgaleo or Lunala in Pokémon Go
To evolve Cosmoem in Pokémon Go, you need to spend 100 candies. Cosmoem can evolve in Pokémon Go into Solgaleo and Lunala but there are specific terms to each evolution and they are listed here.
- To evolve Solgaleo in Pokémon Go you have to evolve Cosmoem during the day.
- To evolve Lunala in Pokémon Go, you have to evolve Cosmoem during the night.
All Solgaleo stats in Pokémon Go
In Pokémon Go, Solgaleo is a Psychic and Steel-type Pokémon making for a tanky, offensive powerhouse of a Pokémon.
| Abilities | Stats |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Type | Psychic and Steel-type |
| Base Stamina Rate | 264 |
| Base Attack Rate | 255 |
| Base Defense Rate | 191 |
As you might expect, Solgaleo learns more fire-type moves thanks to their association with the sun. These are all the fast and charged attacks Solgaleo can learn in Pokémon Go.
| All Fast Attacks | All Charged Attacks |
|---|---|
| Fire Spin | Flamethrower |
| Zen Headbutt | Iron Head |
| Psychic Fangs | |
| Solar Beam |
With its unique Psychic/Steel typing, Solgaleo can act a little bit like a wild card in battles. That Steel type makes it take significantly less damage from Poison attacks and is further resistant to Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy-type attacks. Tragically, as a Steel type, it’s weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, and Ground-type moves, which you’ll want to compensate for when configuring any teams with it.
All Lunala stats in Pokémon Go
Lunala is a Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon and shares a bit more similarity to Solgaleo this time.
| Abilities | Stats |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Type | Psychic and Ghost-type |
| Base Stamina Rate | 264 |
| Base Attack Rate | 255 |
| Base Defense Rate | 191 |
Lunala favors Psychic, Ghost, and Fairy-type attacks related to the moon. These are all the moves Lunala can use in Pokémon Go.
| All Fast Attacks | All Charged Attacks |
|---|---|
| Air Slash | Future Sight |
| Confusion | Moonblast |
| Psychic | |
| Shadow Ball |
Thanks to the fact that it’s only weak to two types of attacks, Ghost and Dark, Lunala is a really strong choice in many fights. It’s highly resistant to Normal and Fighting-type attacks, and it’s resistant to Poison and Psychic-type moves. The big catch, of course, is that Lunala is extremely weak to Ghost and Dark-type moves, which means if it is weak to an attack, it won’t last long.
Is it better to evolve Cosmoem into Solgaleo or Lunala in Pokémon Go?
Solgaleo has more weaknesses than Lunala, but that doesn’t make Lunala the best choice. Despite having two more weaknesses than Lunala, Solgaleo is far more resistant to several other attacks. It makes it difficult to counter this Pokémon unless you have those specific options ready. If an opponent doesn’t have those moves, or you’ve eliminated the Pokémon that can use those attacks, Solgaleo is difficult to overwhelm. For anyone who wants to compete in endgame content, grabbing Solgaleo first is the best option available to you in Pokémon Go.
In addition to making Solgaleo your first choice, its fusion form, Dusk Mane Necrozma is potent. With the addition of Necrozma to Pokémon Go, Lunala and Solgaleo have a unique fusion form that can only be unlocked if you have a Necrozma in your party and the proper energy to use it. If you have a Lunala, it becomes Dawn Wings Necrozma. Between the two, Dusk Mane Necrozma is the strongest, which you can only get if you have a Solgaleo in your party.
Ultimately, you want at least one Solgaleo and a Lunala in your party. However, Solgaleo should be your first choice because of its moveset diversity, stats, and overall strength. Expect to use it in the Master League against other players, or throw it as your lead raiding Pokémon against other five-star Legendary Pokémon.
