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No. 0488 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Cresselia

The Lunar Pokémon

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.

Psychic

Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.

Height1.5 m
Weight85.6 kg
AbilitiesLevitate
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 120
Attack 70
Defense 110
Sp. Attack 75
Sp. Defense 120
Speed 85
Total580
580 base stat total, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 19th among Psychic-types.
120 base HP, Cresselia's strongest stat, ranking 4th of 102 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack152
GO Defense258
GO Stamina260
Max CP (L40)2,857
Max CP (L50)3,230
Best buddy (L51)3,269
Raid catch CP 1,555–1,633 (L20). Weather boosted 1,944–2,041 (L25).

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Competitive

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.

OU
Utility
Lunar Dance / Ice Beam / Thunder Wave / Moonlight
  • ItemEject Button
  • NatureBold
  • EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
  • TeraSteel, Fairy
Trick Room Setter
Trick Room / Lunar Dance / Moonlight / Ice Beam
  • ItemMental Herb
  • NatureRelaxed
  • EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
  • TeraPoison, Fairy
UU
Utility
Lunar Dance / Ice Beam / Thunder Wave / Moonlight
  • ItemEject Button
  • NatureBold
  • EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
  • TeraSteel, Fairy, Poison
RU
Lunar Dance
Lunar Dance / Ice Beam / Trick / Thunder Wave
  • ItemChoice Scarf
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraFairy
Calm Mind
Calm Mind / Psyshock / Moonblast / Moonlight
  • ItemLeftovers
  • NatureBold
  • EVs252 HP / 120 Def / 136 Spe
  • TeraPoison, Electric
Doubles OU
Trick Room
Psychic / Lunar Blessing / Trick Room / Ally Switch
  • ItemSafety Goggles
  • NatureSassy
  • EVs240 HP / 132 Def / 136 SpD
  • TeraDark
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #91 88.4 score
Ultra League #36 90.6 score
Master League #158 67.9 score

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Quick answers

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.

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Sprites · Sound

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.

Cresselia in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Cresselia in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Cresselia in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Cresselia in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Cresselia 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Cresselia is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Bug Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fighting Psychic
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Cresselia appears in 15 games.

Every mainline release where Cresselia is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Cresselia in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 9 games have a known habitat.

Black 2, White 2
Marvelous Bridge
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Roaming Sinnoh
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Ultra Space Wilds CliffUltra Space Wilds Cliff
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Crescent Isle
Pokémon anime

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.