Cresselia
Cresselia is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0488 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 0% male, 100% female |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 120 | 350 | 444 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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
