Cresselia
TL;DR. Cresselia is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 580. Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
Stat spread.
Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Cresselia in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Cresselia reaches 2,857 CP at level 40 and 3,269 CP as a best buddy.
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Cresselia in competitive play.
Cresselia is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #91 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Cresselia.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cresselia, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Cresselia?
Cresselia is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Cresselia weak to?
Cresselia takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Cresselia resistant to?
Cresselia resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
Does Cresselia evolve?
Cresselia does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Cresselia from?
Cresselia was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0488.
What are Cresselia's base stats?
Cresselia has HP 120, Attack 70, Defense 110, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 120, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 580.
What are Cresselia's abilities?
Cresselia can have the ability Levitate.
Is Cresselia legendary or mythical?
Yes. Cresselia is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Cresselia's best stat?
Cresselia's highest base stat is HP at 120, which ranks 4th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Cresselia good?
Cresselia has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 19th among Psychic-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Cresselia as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Cresselia is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Cresselia vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Cresselia | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 120 | 74 | +46 |
| Attack | 70 | 67 | +3 |
| Defense | 110 | 73 | +37 |
| Special Attack | 75 | 88 | -13 |
| Special Defense | 120 | 84 | +36 |
| Speed | 85 | 72 | +13 |
| Total | 580 | 458 | +122 |
Cresselia appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Cresselia is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Cresselia in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 9 games have a known habitat.
Cresselia appears in 3 episodes.
From DP104 (2008-12-04) through JN075 (2021-07-30).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Cresselia partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Cresselia partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Cresselia has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Cresselia sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Cresselia cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Cresselia
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.