Name origin

crescent
a phase of the moon
Selene
Greek goddess of the moon


Cresselia artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 488
Type Psychic
Species Lunar Pokémon
Height 4′11″ (1.50m)
Weight 188.7 lbs (85.6 kg)
Abilities Levitate
Local №
Japanese Kureseria

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender 0% male, 100% female
Egg cycles 121 (minimum 30,855 steps)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Defense
Catch rate 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 100 (higher than normal)
Base EXP 210
Growth Rate Slow

Type defenses

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Cresselia stats

The base stats for Cresselia are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 120
350 - 444
Attack 70
130 - 262
Defense 120
220 - 372
Sp. Atk 75
139 - 273
Sp. Def 130
238 - 394
Speed 85
157 - 295
Total 600

Pokedex descriptions

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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Cresselia learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
1 Double TeamNormalStatus--
11 SafeguardNormalStatus--
20 MistIceStatus--
29 Aurora BeamIceSpecial65100
38 Future SightPsychicSpecial100100
47 SlashNormalPhysical70100
57 MoonlightNormalStatus--
66 Psycho CutPsychicPhysical70100
75 Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-90
84 Lunar DancePsychicStatus--
93 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100

Egg moves

Cresselia does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cresselia can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Helping HandNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
RecycleNormalStatus--
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
GravityPsychicStatus--
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Magic RoomPsychicStatus--

Cresselia can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SwiftNormalSpecial60
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Helping HandNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
GravityPsychicStatus--
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Moves learnt by HM

Cresselia does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cresselia is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
3 PsyshockPsychicSpecial80100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Cresselia is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
57 Charge BeamElectricSpecial5090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
67 RecycleNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Cresselia sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Cresselia normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Cresselia shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Cresselia normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Cresselia shiny sprite

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Where to find Cresselia

We don't have any location data for Cresselia yet.

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★
Power
Skill ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Cresselia questions