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Cresselia

CresseliaPsychic
  • windy
Cresselia is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Cresselia is a Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,857 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Confusion / Future Sight. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Cresselia Stats and Max CP

152 ATK
258 DEF
260 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3230 CP
Lvl 40
2857 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2041 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1633 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1224 CP

Cresselia's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Cresselia PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

With only a modest Attack stat (152), the legendary Cresselia is not the PvE Pokémon you're looking for. It's very bulky but using it in raids is only a waste of time. 👎

⚔️ Raids

Cresselia competes in the Psychic-type department, ruled by the likes of Mewtwo, Hoopa Unbound, Alakazam, Lunala, and Espeon, even when Mega Evolutions and Shadow Pokémon are out of the equation. 😕

🛡️ Gyms

Legendaries cannot be put in Pokémon GO gyms.

Cresselia PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Cresselia is a fantastic PvP Pokémon for the Great and Ultra League. It is extremely bulky and can use its Charged Moves often with Psycho Cut. Grass Knot is a legacy move but it's worth an Elite Charged TM as it turns Cresselia into a functional ‘Grass type’ with its ability to beat Water types consistently. 😎

Moonblast is a great addition since it checks Dragon, Dark, and Fighting types. But, the biggest bane of Cresselia’s PvP role is Steel types, who wall all of Cresselia's moves. Overall, a legitimate PvP Pokémon that deserves its massive popularity in the GO Battle League. 👏

🔵 Great League

Cresselia claims a good number of victims in the Great League, slaying all prominent Water types except Feraligatr in the (1-1) shield, regular and Shadow Annihilape, Primeape, Toxapex, Grumpig. It struggles in the (2-2) situation but is best in (0-0), where it also beats Feraligatr. This makes Cresselia a superb closer in battle. 🙂

🟡 Ultra League

Once again, the (2-2) shield situation is challenging for Cresselia, but it's a beast in (0-0), defeating the likes of Dragon Breath Giratina Altered, Ampharos, Gliscor, premier Water types except Jellicent, Cobalion, Virizion, Dragons such as Zygarde Complete and Shadow Dragonite, Clefable, Annihilape, and Primeape. 🤩

Such an incredible list of wins and its tankiness establishes Cresselia as one of the best Ultra League Pokémon. 🏅

🟣 Master League

Cresselia is actually deadly as an opener, beating Zacian (Hero), Palkia Origin and regular, White Kyurem, Kyogre, Primarina, Togekiss, Enamorus Incarnate, Giratina Altered, Rhyperior, and Dragonite. While this looks great, it's very disappointing in the other shield conditions, making it an awkward pick. 🫣

💥 The best moves for Cresselia in PvP are Psycho Cut, Moonblast, and Grass Knot.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PsychicPsychic-type
#140
Great LeagueGreat League
#121
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#35
Master LeagueMaster League
#136

Cresselia Type Chart

Cresselia takes increased damage from:Cresselia takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%

Cresselia takes reduced damage from:Cresselia takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Cresselia best moveset

Moves

Confusion + Future Sight

Psychic
PsychicConfusion
PsychicFuture Sight
Cresselia's best Psychic-type moveset is Confusion / Future Sight, with 9.27 DPS and 366.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Cresselia ranks #140 (E Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicPsycho CutPsychicFuture Sight8.789.32368.4
2.PsychicConfusionPsychicFuture Sight8.749.27366.7
3.PsychicConfusionGrassGrass Knot8.679.19363.6
4.PsychicPsycho CutGrassGrass Knot8.569.08359.3
5.PsychicConfusionFairyMoonblast7.638.10320.3
6.PsychicPsycho CutFairyMoonblast7.317.76306.7
7.PsychicConfusionIceAurora Beam7.107.54298.0
8.PsychicPsycho CutIceAurora Beam6.707.11281.3
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • PsychicPsycho Cut470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psycho Cut
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Psycho Cut has no special effects.
    See Psycho Cut details page ↗
  • PsychicConfusion19141.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Confusion
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage16
    Energy14

    Effects
    Confusion has no special effects.
    See Confusion details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FairyMoonblast1301004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Moonblast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Moonblast has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Moonblast details page ↗
  • GrassGrass Knot *90502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Grass Knot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Grass Knot has no special effects.
    See Grass Knot details page ↗
  • IceAurora Beam80503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aurora Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.3s - 3.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy60

    Effects
    Aurora Beam has no special effects.
    See Aurora Beam details page ↗
  • PsychicFuture Sight1151002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Future Sight
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage115
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Future Sight has no special effects.
    See Future Sight details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Cresselia's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Cresselia's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Cresselia has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Cresselia CP Chart

CP Chart

Cresselia reaches a maximum of 2,857 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,555–1,633 CP, rising to 1,944–2,041 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,166–1,224 CP.

Max CPMax CP2857 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1166 CP - 1224 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1555 CP - 1633 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1555 CP - 1633 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1944 CP - 2041 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Cresselia Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
140 CP2126 CP3212 CP
4299 CP5385 CP6471 CP
7558 CP8644 CP9730 CP
10816 CP11898 CP12980 CP
131061 CP141143 CP151224 CP
161306 CP171388 CP181469 CP
191551 CP201633 CP211714 CP
221796 CP231878 CP241959 CP
252041 CP262123 CP272204 CP
282286 CP292368 CP302449 CP
312490 CP322531 CP332572 CP
342613 CP352653 CP362694 CP
372735 CP382776 CP392817 CP
402857 CP412894 CP422930 CP
432967 CP443004 CP453041 CP
463078 CP473116 CP483154 CP
493192 CP503230 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#488
Height1.5 m
Weight85.6 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Cresselia has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Cresselia

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Cresselia's Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Cresselia.

Psychic Psychic

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Cresselia Candy296 Cresselia Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Cresselia Candy10 Cresselia Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Cresselia Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Cresselia Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Cresselia Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Cresselia Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Cresselia Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Cresselia Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Cresselia Candy-

Cresselia Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Cresselia from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Cresselia in Pokémon GO.

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Cresselia family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Cresselia in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

CresseliaCresselia
Shadow Cresselia (Shadow)Shadow Cresselia

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
CresseliaCresseliaCresseliaScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmCresseliaCresselia
0.74 m0.75 m1.5 m2.25 m2.33 m

Cresselia's height ranges from 0.74 m to 2.33 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Cresselia in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.735 m0.75 m
2′05″2′06″
XS0.75 m1.5 m
2′06″4′11″
M1.125 m1.875 m
3′08″6′02″
XL1.875 m2.25 m
6′02″7′05″
XXL2.25 m2.325 m
7′05″7′08″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Cresselia

Cresselia high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Cresselia. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Cresselia Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Cresselia Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
Diamond, PearlShiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.
HeartGold, SoulSilverThose who sleep holding CRESSELIA’s feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
X, Omega RubyShiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
Y, Alpha SapphireThose who sleep holding Cresselia’s feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
Legends: ArceusCresselia 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Cresselia’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Cresselia is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves.

What are the best moves for Cresselia in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Cresselia in Pokémon GO are Psycho Cut and Future Sight. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.315 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 368.38.

How does Cresselia perform in Raids?

Cresselia's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Cresselia rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Cresselia is an E-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Cresselia?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Cresselia: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Cresselia’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Cresselia’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2857 CP and 3230 CP at Level 50.

Can Cresselia be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Cresselia can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Cresselia Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Cresselia cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.