Confusion + Future Sight
The best Psychic-type moveset for Shadow Cresselia is Confusion and Future Sight (11.07 DPS, 364.9 TDO). In raids, Shadow Cresselia ranks #94 among Psychic-type attackers (D Tier).
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Shadow Cresselia is a Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Cresselia has a maximum CP of 3,230. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Cresselia is Confusion and Future Sight.
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Shadow Cresselia takes increased damage from:
Bug160.0%
Dark160.0%
Ghost160.0%
Shadow Cresselia takes reduced damage from:
Fighting62.5%
Psychic62.5%
| 1. | Confusion | Future Sight | 10.32 | 11.07 | 364.9 |
| 2. | Psycho Cut | Future Sight | 10.28 | 11.03 | 363.6 |
| 3. | Confusion |  Grass Knot | 10.27 | 11.02 | 363.3 |
| 4. | Psycho Cut | Grass Knot | 10.09 | 10.83 | 356.8 |
| 5. | Confusion |  Moonblast | 9.01 | 9.67 | 318.6 |
| 6. | Psycho Cut | Moonblast | 8.55 | 9.18 | 302.5 |
| 7. | Confusion |  Aurora Beam | 8.39 | 9.01 | 297.1 |
| 8. | Psycho Cut | Aurora Beam | 7.88 | 8.46 | 278.8 |
Psycho Cut
4
7
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Confusion19141.5s| Damage | 19 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.5s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 16 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
Moonblast1301004.0s| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.3s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialMoonblast has a 10.0% chance to:
Grass Knot *90502.5s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 2.5s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Aurora Beam80503.5s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 3.3s - 3.5s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Future Sight1151002.5s| Damage | 115 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 2.5s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Cresselia can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Cresselia can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Cresselia maxes out at 3,230 CP. Raid catches are 1,494 to 1,633 CP, or 1,867 to 2,041 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,166 to 1,224 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 3230 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1166 CP - 1224 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1555 CP - 1633 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1494 CP - 1633 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1867 CP - 2041 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Cresselia’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 CP | 2 | 126 CP | 3 | 212 CP |
| 4 | 299 CP | 5 | 385 CP | 6 | 471 CP |
| 7 | 558 CP | 8 | 644 CP | 9 | 730 CP |
| 10 | 816 CP | 11 | 898 CP | 12 | 980 CP |
| 13 | 1061 CP | 14 | 1143 CP | 15 | 1224 CP |
| 16 | 1306 CP | 17 | 1388 CP | 18 | 1469 CP |
| 19 | 1551 CP | 20 | 1633 CP | 21 | 1714 CP |
| 22 | 1796 CP | 23 | 1878 CP | 24 | 1959 CP |
| 25 | 2041 CP | 26 | 2123 CP | 27 | 2204 CP |
| 28 | 2286 CP | 29 | 2368 CP | 30 | 2449 CP |
| 31 | 2490 CP | 32 | 2531 CP | 33 | 2572 CP |
| 34 | 2613 CP | 35 | 2653 CP | 36 | 2694 CP |
| 37 | 2735 CP | 38 | 2776 CP | 39 | 2817 CP |
| 40 | 2857 CP | 41 | 2894 CP | 42 | 2930 CP |
| 43 | 2967 CP | 44 | 3004 CP | 45 | 3041 CP |
| 46 | 3078 CP | 47 | 3116 CP | 48 | 3154 CP |
| 49 | 3192 CP | 50 | 3230 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Cresselia’s Psychic-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Cresselia.
PsychicMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #488 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 85.6 kg |
| Region | Generation 4 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♀ 100% Female |
| Buddy distance | 20 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 100100000 |
Shadow Cresselia’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Cresselia
Shadow Cresselia| Purification cost | 20 Candy |
|---|---|
| 20000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
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| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Cresselia from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Cresselia. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Diamond, Pearl | Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Shadow Cresselia’s best moves are Confusion and Future Sight, for 11.07 DPS and 364.9 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting and Psychic-type moves.
Shadow Cresselia tops out at 2,857 CP at Level 40 and 3,230 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Cresselia can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Cresselia cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow 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.
Regular Shadow Cresselia
Shiny Shadow Cresselia
