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Cresselia

Lunar Pokémon

Cresselia official artwork
Official art

Cresselia is a Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark, with a base stat total of 580. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Psychic
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
85.6 kg 188.7 lbs
Base stat total
580 Higher than 91% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Legendary
Pokédex entryLegends: 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.
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Base stats

HP120195–227350–444
Atk7081–134130–262
Def110117–178202–350
SpA7585–139139–273
SpD120126–189220–372
Spe8594–150157–295
Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon
HP120Atk70Def110Spe85SpD120SpA75

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugDarkGhost

Resists

½×
FightingPsychic
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

With : Ground becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 85); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Cresselia outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Cresselia against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150Cresselia · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
137Cresselia · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105Cresselia · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUBLSV DoublesDOUNational DexRU

7.8% of teams · rank #27 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Modest
EVs
172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
Tera Type
Fairy
  1. Calm Mind
  2. Moonlight
  3. Moonblast
  4. Stored Power

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games3.4%
  • 1500 weighting4.6%
  • 1695 weighting7.8%
  • 1825 weighting9.4%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.8%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Modest 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe10.4%
  • Modest 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Spe10.2%
  • Bold 252 HP / 204 Def / 52 Spe9.0%
  • Modest 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe8.1%
  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD5.3%

Tera types

  • Fairy31.5%
  • Poison29.8%
  • Electric23.9%
  • Steel9.3%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Cresselia does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
1Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
6MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
12Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.IceSpec65100%20
18Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
24Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.PsychicStatus——15
30SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20
36Psycho CutHigh critical hit ratio.PsychicPhys70100%20
42MoonlightHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.FairyStatus——5
48SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
54Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
60Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FairySpec95100%15
66Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10
72Lunar BlessingUser and allies: healed 1/4 max HP, status cured.PsychicStatus——5
72Lunar DanceUser faints. Next hurt Pkmn is cured, max HP/PP.PsychicStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 45

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM138Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.PsychicStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM178Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.PsychicStatus——5
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM217Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10
TM218Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.PsychicSpec80100%10

Biology

Cresselia is part of the Lunar Duo. One who holds Cresselia's feather can make a Darkrai's horrible nightmares vanish and have joyful dreams.

Design & origin

Cresselia represents the crescent moon.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Lunar Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Yellow
—
Pal Park area
Forest
Hisui#230

  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Those who sleep holding CRESSELIA’s feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  3. On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

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

    Diamond · Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Cresselia
Japanese
クレセリア
Japanese (romaji)
Cresselia
Korean
크레세리아
Chinese (Traditional)
克雷色利亞
Chinese (Simplified)
克雷色利亚
French
Cresselia
German
Cresselia
Spanish
Cresselia
Italian
Cresselia

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

3 SpD
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
100
270
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
♂ 0%♀ 100%
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Cliff WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Cliff WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Crescent IsleStatic encounter · Lv 50
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Crescent IsleStatic encounter · Lv 50
White 2 1 area
  • Marvelous BridgeStatic encounter · Lv 68
Black 2 1 area
  • Marvelous BridgeStatic encounter · Lv 68
Platinum 1 area
  • Roaming SinnohOn any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile · Lv 50
Pearl 1 area
  • Roaming SinnohOn any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile · Lv 50
Diamond 1 area
  • Roaming SinnohOn any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile · Lv 50

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.