Cosmoem evolutions in Pokémon GO
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Which Cosmoem evolution is better in Pokémon GO?

You decide!

Choosing the best evolution of Cosmoem in Pokémon GO isn’t straightforward. Both Solgaleo and Lunala have pros and cons, with one possibly more beneficial. Let’s examine both to determine the best Cosmoem evolution in Pokémon GO.

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The Best cosmoem evolution Pokémon GO?

Cosmog evolution in Pokemon Go
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Strategically, Solgaleo is the safer bet because of its greater number of resistances and higher bulk. You may run into more weaknesses with the lion, but at least you could have a shot at winning if you’ve leveled the Emmisary of the Sun enough. That being said, I wouldn’t blame you for choosing Lunala just because the “Beast the calls the Moon” looks so cool. Either choice works well in Pokémon GO battles; it’s a good option either way.

If Lunala had higher stats, I would say go for the bat! Lunala grew on me. It gives me Dracula vibes, which is always a win. The dangly stars, the glowing third eye, the little collar, and pointy fingers. It just looks like a vampire that has gone down a spiritual path. I fully exp🏅ect it to have a nest filled with healing crystals and Tarot cards.

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How to evolve Cosmoem into Solgaleo or Lunala

You’ll need to spend 100 Cosmog Candies and evolve them either during the day or during the night. As I’m sure you can guess, evolving Cosmoem during the day will transform them into Solgaleo, and doing the same at night will turn them into Lunala. If you’v

Solgaleo

Solgaleo in Pokemon Go
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From a colorful cloud to a galaxy in a cage, Cosmoem’s evolution to Solgaleo is a glow-up. This 11-foot-tall lion is metal from tail to mane. It also reminds me of Zoids, so that’s a plus in my book. Following the space theme, the name Solgaleo references the Sun and Galileo, the scientist who first theorized that the Earth orbits around the Sun, not the other way around. Its face resembles our closest star’s fiery corona, especially when its bejeweled mane unfolds to it’s full width. Despite these changes, Solgaleo keeps a bit of Cosmoem’s aesthetic in its forehead, which looks like stars under glass. It also radiates light and can travel through Ultra Wormholes.

With an Attack of 255, a Defense of 191, and a Stamina of 264, Solgaleo is a sturdy Pokémon with a max HP of 220. The downside is that it is vulnerable to several types, including Fire, Dark, Ground, and Ghost- types-Pokemon. This means there’s a greater chance of facing off against an opponent who can do a bit of damage. Even then, though, Solgaleo will resist much of that damage. Maybe the most useful is the resistance to fellow Steel-type Pokémon.

Solgaleo is a slow-burn attacker, so it’s best to

Lunala

Lunala in Pokemon Go
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Lunala is one of my favorite looking Legendary Pokemon. Its design is what I’d call “hauntingly elegant,” a bizarre mix of the celestial and the macabre that criticals my hits something fierce. This oversized fruit bat’s brittle, skeletal body contrasts the beautiful, shimmering wings. Like Solgaleo, Lunala’s design still has a few leftover elements from it’s Cosmoeum days, keeps the gold trim that Cosmoem had. When it attacks, its wings fan out, making it look almost perfectly circular and a third eye glows on its forehead.

Lunala has the same attack and defense stats as Solgaleo, but it only has two weaknesses: Dark-type Pokémon and other Ghost-types. However, both these types are doubly super-effective against Lunala, dealing four times the damage they normally would when they hit. While Lunala doesn’t have to worry about as many types as Solgaleo does, the types it is weak to are so effective against ti that sending out in battle is always an enormous gamble.

Lunala would be more via🌳ble with faster moves like Shadow Claw or Hex. Its bulk and Moonblast provide advantages against Dragon and Dark-type threats​.

How to get Cosmoem in Pokémon GO

The only way to get a Cosmoem is to evolve a Cosmog with 25 Candies. Fortunately, you can get🍎 ♕a Cosmog by completing the Cosmic Companion Special Research. 

Select the binoculars icon and press the ‘Special’ tab for this. To catch the Cosmog, complete the following tasks:

  • Catch 15 Pokémon
  • Make 10 Curveball throws
  • Catch 15 Psychic types

Compared to other Field Research tasks, Cosmic Companion is relatively easy to achieve, especially when Psychic types are ar✤ound. After this, a Cosmog encounter initiates, providing you with this Pokémon, 500 Stardust, and 1,000 XP. 

Cosmog in Pokemon Go
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Now that you have the creature needed for the Cosmoem evolution, it’s time to gather Cosmog Candy. The candy can be acquired when the Cosmog is your active Buddy or from other Field Research tasks. 

Cosmic Companion’s fourth phase provides 25 Candies, which is the exact amount for the evolution. It only requires you to catch three Pokémon, so it shouldn’t take too long. I suggest saving this procedure for the Field Research mission’s next step, as it involves the Cosmog’s evolution for more rewards. 

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