Shadow Cresselia

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Shadow Cresselia is a Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Shadow Cresselia's maximum Combat Power stat is 3230 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Psycho Cut and Future Sight. Shiny Shadow Cresselia is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Cresselia is boosted by Windy weather.

Shadow Cresselia is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost moves. It is strong against Fighting and Psychic moves.

Stats

Max CP
3230 CP
Attack
152 ATK
Defense
258 DEF
Stamina
260 STA
Weather Boost
  • windyWindy
Released
Yes Yes
Shiny released
No No
Buddy distance
20 km
Can Dynamax
No No
Max Battles Tier
-Star

Shadow Cresselia weaknesses and resistances

Weaknesses

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

Resistances

  • FightingFighting62.5%
  • PsychicPsychic62.5%
More informationMore information
  • Shadow Cresselia takes increased damage from Bug, Dark, and Ghost type moves.
  • Shadow Cresselia takes reduced damage from Fighting and Psychic type moves.
  • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Shadow Cresselia's best moves and movesets

Moves

Shadow Cresselia's best moveset is Psycho Cut and Future Sight, with 12.17 DPS (damage per second) and 528.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather.

DPS12.17
TDO528.31
Weather Boost
  • windy

Shadow Cresselia moves comparison

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PsychicPsycho Cut PsychicFuture Sight 12.17528.326.1
      2.PsychicConfusion PsychicFuture Sight 11.80512.125.3
      3.PsychicPsycho Cut GrassGrass Knot *11.77511.225.2
      4.PsychicConfusion GrassGrass Knot *11.66506.325.0
      5.PsychicConfusion FairyMoonblast 10.30447.222.1
      6.PsychicPsycho Cut FairyMoonblast 10.13439.921.7
      7.PsychicConfusion IceAurora Beam 9.60416.820.6
      8.PsychicPsycho Cut IceAurora Beam 9.27402.419.9
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • PsychicPsycho CutDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
        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
        Damage3
        Energy9

        Effects
        Psycho Cut has no special effects.
        See Psycho Cut details page ↗
      • PsychicConfusionDamage19Energy14Duration1.5s
        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
        Energy12

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

      Charged Moves

      • FairyMoonblastDamage130Energy100Duration4.0s
        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
        Damage110
        Energy60

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Moonblast has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Moonblast details page ↗
      • IceAurora BeamDamage80Energy50Duration3.5s
        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 ↗
      • GrassGrass Knot *Damage90Energy50Duration2.5s
        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 ↗
      • PsychicFuture SightDamage115Energy100Duration2.5s
        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 ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

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

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

      If you are unable to get Shadow Cresselia with its best moveset, we recommend to use Confusion/Future Sight. You will lose around 3.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Cresselia's strongest moveset (Psycho Cut/Future Sight).

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

      Shadow Cresselia's PvE and PvP Ranking

      Shiny Pokémon icon
      RoleTier
      Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
      Gym DefenderGym DefenderCan't defend a Gym
      Psychic Psychic-type Attacker
      Psycho Cut / Future Sight
      D TierExternal Link#58

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      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shadow Cresselia's has 3230 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Cresselia obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1494 CP to 1633 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1867 CP to 2041 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Cresselia can be found in the 1166 CP to 1224 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP3230 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 catchRaids1494 CP - 1633 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      1867 CP - 2041 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      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

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Cresselia

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

      Psychic Psychic

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Shadow Cresselia in Pokémon GO is 1.67%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 4.21% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 6.25%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -1.67%1.92%2.50%3.07%
              Curve2.83%3.25%4.21%5.17%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -2.50%2.87%3.73%4.58%
              Curve4.21%4.83%6.25%7.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 2.99%3.43%4.46%5.47%
              Curve5.03%5.77%7.46%9.11%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 4.13%4.74%6.13%7.51%
              Curve6.92%7.92%10.20%12.43%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Cresselia, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              Shadow Cresselia evolution chart

              Family
              Family

              Shadow Cresselia has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

              Pokédex information

              Sinnoh
              Pokédex Number#488
              Height1.5 m
              Weight85.6 kg
              RegionSinnoh Generation 4
              Can be tradedAllowed
              Pokémon Home transferAllowed
              Base Catch Rate2%
              Base Flee Rate0%
              Catch rewards
              3 Candy
              100 Stardust
              Additional Move Cost
              100 Candy
              100000 Candy

              Encounter data

              No encounter data available


              How to purify Shadow Cresselia

              Purification cost20 Candy
              20000 Stardust
              Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
              Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

              Shadow Cresselia high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

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

              Wallpaper

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              Shadow 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 Shadow Cresselia’s strengths and weaknesses?

              Shadow Cresselia is a Psychic-type Pokémon and is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. Shadow Cresselia is strong against Fighting and Psychic-type moves.

              What are the best moves for Shadow Cresselia in Pokémon GO?

              The best moves for Shadow Cresselia in Pokémon GO are Psycho Cut and Future Sight. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.168 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 528.307.

              How does Shadow Cresselia perform in Raids?

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

              How does Shadow Cresselia rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

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

              What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Cresselia?

              The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Cresselia: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, and Mega Rayquaza.

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

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

              Can Shadow Cresselia be shiny in Pokémon GO?

              Shadow Cresselia cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

              Can Shadow Cresselia Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

              Shadow Cresselia cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

              List of Shadow Cresselia costumes

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              A list of Shadow Cresselia costumes available in Pokémon GO.

              No costume sprites available