Cresselia
Cresselia is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
National № | 0488 |
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Type | Psychic |
Species | Lunar Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 85.6 kg (188.7 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Levitate |
Local № | 0230 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Def |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 100 (higher than normal) |
Base Exp. | 290 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | 0% male, 100% female |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 120 | 350 | 444 | |
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Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Defense | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
Sp. Atk | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Sp. Def | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
Speed | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Total | 580 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Cresselia does not evolve.
Cresselia changes
- In Generations 4-8, Cresselia has a base Defense of 120.
- In Generations 4-8, Cresselia has a base Special Defense of 130.
- In Generation 4, Cresselia has a base experience yield of 210.
- In Generations 5-7, Cresselia has a base experience yield of 270.
Pokédex entries
Diamond Pearl |
Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon. |
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Platinum | On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully. |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Those who sleep holding CRESSELIA’s feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully. |
X Omega Ruby |
Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon. |
Y Alpha Sapphire |
Those who sleep holding Cresselia’s feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
When it flies, it releases shiny particles from its veil-like wings. It is said to represent the crescent moon. |
Legends: Arceus | Cresselia is reminiscent of the crescent moon. It leaves a brilliant line of light in its wake as it flies across the night sky. I daresay it resembles the heavenly maiden who created the Milky Way. |
Moves learned by Cresselia
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Cresselia learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Confusion | Psychic | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
1 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
6 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Aurora Beam | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
18 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
24 | Ally Switch | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Slash | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
36 | Psycho Cut | Psychic | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
42 | Moonlight | Fairy | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
60 | Moonblast | Fairy | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
66 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
72 | Lunar Blessing | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Lunar Dance | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Cresselia does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Cresselia is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
06 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
23 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
34 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
41 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
66 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
74 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
75 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
79 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
81 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
101 | Power Gem | Rock | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
109 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
119 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
120 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
135 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
138 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
152 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
161 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
166 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
168 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
178 | Gravity | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
203 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
217 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
218 | Expanding Force | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Cresselia learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Cresselia can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Power Shift | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Psycho Cut | Psychic | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Cresselia sprites
Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Cresselia
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Roaming Sinnoh |
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HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black 2 White 2 |
Marvelous Bridge |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Mirage Spots |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Moonview Arena |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Cresselia questions
Other languages
English | Cresselia |
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Japanese | クレセリア (Cresselia) |
German | Cresselia |
French | Cresselia |
Italian | Cresselia |
Spanish | Cresselia |
Korean | 크레세리아 (keureseria) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 克雷色利亚 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 克雷色利亞 |
English |
Lunar Pokémon |
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Japanese | みかづきポケモン |
German | Lunar-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Lunaire |
Italian | Pokémon Falcato |
Spanish | Pokémon Lunar |
Korean | 초승달포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 新月宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 新月寶可夢 |
Name origin
- crescent
- a phase of the moon
- Selene
- Greek goddess of the moon