Cresselia pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
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Locations
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Name origin

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

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

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
						½		0		½	2		2		2

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 for said stat, 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	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

Cresselia does not evolve.

Moves learnt by level up

Cresselia learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100
1	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
11	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
29	Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100
38	Future Sight	Psychic	Special	100	100
47	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
57	Moonlight	Normal	Status	-	-
66	Psycho Cut	Psychic	Physical	70	100
75	Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	-	90
84	Lunar Dance	Psychic	Status	-	-
93	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100

Other generations: IV V

Egg moves

Cresselia does not learn any egg moves.

Other generations: IV V

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	-	-
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Trick	Psychic	Status	-	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Cresselia does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Cresselia is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	100
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	Solarbeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	-	-

Cresselia is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	-	-
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	Solarbeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	-	-
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
67	Recycle	Normal	Status	-	-
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Cresselia sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Cresselia

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

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★★★	4
Power	★★★	3
Skill	★★★★★	5
Stamina	★★★★★	5
Jump	★★★★★	5
Total		22

Cresselia

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Cresselia stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Cresselia sprites

Where to find Cresselia

Pokeathlon stats

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