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Cresselia (Japanese: クレセリア Kureseria) is a Psychic-Type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. Cresselia is Darkrai's rival.

Biology

Physiology

Cresselia has a series of horns near her head that resemble crescent moons. She has a yellow stripe that stretches from her face to the tail. The rest of her body is periwinkle. It has three pink "wings", two on the side of her body and one above it that is lighter in color. They connect to two paw-like protrusions on her chest.

Behavior

She is hostile to Darkrai.

Natural abilities

She can prevent nightmares and create sweet dreams. Those who sleep with her feather will dream.

Evolution

Cresselia does not evolve.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Roaming Sinnoh One
Platinum Roaming Sinnoh One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None
Black and White Trade None
Black 2 and White 2 Marvelous Bridge One
X and Y Transfer None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Crescent Isle One
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) One


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and Platinum

Cresselia first makes an appearance in D/P. After defeating the Champion, the player can go to Canalave City, and  Sailor Eldritch (who lets the player travel to Iron Island) has a problem. His son has fallen into a deep sleep, and plagued by nightmares. His only chance of waking up is getting the Lunar Wing, an item on Fullmoon Island. Once the player gets there, Cresselia appears and gives them the Lunar Wing. The player can come back to Fullmoon Island after this side-quest is complete, and Cresselia is there. Once the player interacts with her, she will fly away. Just like Mesprit, she becomes a roaming Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2/White 2

Once the player reaches Lentimas Town, they can go east to Reversal Mountain, and go south to reach the Strange House. A ghost will lead them to the top room, and in the center of the room, they will find the Lunar Wing. Once the player defeats the Champion, they can go to Marvelous Bridge, and near the end of the bridge (if they are coming from Nimbasa City, near the beginning if they are coming from Black City or White Forest) and a text box will say that the Lunar Wing has started to shine, and giving them the option to hold it up. If they say yes, they will hear Cresselia's cry, and she will appear.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

During a time of the day (the exact time is unknown) an island will appear south of Ever Grande City. On the island is a mirage spot that Cresselia is in.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

There's a chance that Cresselia can be found in Ultra Space (in Ultra Moon only) by going through a red portal.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Cresselia will be available for capture in Sword and Shield in the Crown Tundra DLC. It's uncertain how the player will be able to capture it.

Side games

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Sharpedo Bluff
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Hippowdon Temple (during mission)


Pokédex entries

  • Diamond

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

  • Pearl

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

  • Platinum

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

  • HeartGold

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

  • SoulSilver

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

  • Black

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • White 2

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

  • X

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

  • Y

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

  • Omega Ruby

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

  • Alpha Sapphire

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


In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Cresselia made an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as seen in the background of the stage Spear Pillar, Palkia and Dialga also appear there. To attack, she will release a lunar "boomerang" that flies around the stage, bringing damage to the players it hits.

Stats

Base Stats
HP
120
Attack
70
Defense
120
Sp. Atk
75
Sp. Def
130
Speed
85
Total
600

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Lunar Dance — —% 10 Psychic Status
1 Psycho Shift — 100% 10 Psychic Status
1 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Psychic Physical
1 Moonlight — —% 5 Fairy Status
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Psychic Special
1 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
11 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
20 Mist — —% 30 Ice Status
29 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Ice Special
38 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Psychic Special
47 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
57 Moonlight — —% 5 Fairy Status
66 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Psychic Physical
75 Psycho Shift — 100% 10 Psychic Status
84 Lunar Dance — —% 10 Psychic Status
93 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
99 Moonblast 95 100% 15 Fairy Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Lunar Dance — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Beautiful 7 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Psycho Shift — 100% 10 Psychic Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Psychic Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Moonlight — —% 5 Fairy Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Psychic Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
11 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
20 Mist — —% 30 Ice Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
29 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Ice Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 3 ♥
38 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
47 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
57 Moonlight — —% 5 Fairy Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
66 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Psychic Physical Type Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
75 Psycho Shift — 100% 10 Psychic Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
84 Lunar Dance — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Beautiful 7 ♥ 0 ♥
93 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
99 Moonblast 95 100% 15 Fairy Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Psychic Special
1 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
11 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
20 Mist — —% 30 Ice Status
29 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Ice Special
38 Future Sight 100 100% 10 Psychic Special
47 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
57 Moonlight — —% 5 Normal Status
66 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Psychic Physical
75 Psycho Shift — 90% 10 Psychic Status
84 Lunar Dance — —% 10 Psychic Status
93 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Psychic Special Type Smart 3 ♥
1 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
11 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
20 Mist — —% 30 Ice Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
29 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Ice Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
38 Future Sight 80 90% 15 Psychic Special Type Smart 2 ♥
47 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cool 3 ♥
57 Moonlight — —% 5 Normal Status Type Beauty 0 ♥
66 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Psychic Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
75 Psycho Shift — 90% 10 Psychic Status Type Cool 0 ♥
84 Lunar Dance — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Beauty 0 ♥
93 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Smart 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM73 Thunder Wave — 90% 20 Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room — —% 5 Psychic Status
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Type Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Type Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special Type Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special Type Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Type Tough 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric Status Type Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM92 Trick Room — —% 5 Psychic Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation V
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM19 Telekinesis — —% 15 Psychic Status
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 SolarBeam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Grass Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status
TM73 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room — —% 5 Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM04 Calm Mind — —% 20 Psychic Status Type Smart 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Type Smart 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Type Cool 2 ♥
TM16 Light Screen — —% 30 Psychic Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM20 Safeguard — —% 25 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM22 SolarBeam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Type Cool 1 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Type Smart 2 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Type Smart 2 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Type Cool 2 ♥
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic Status Type Smart 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Type Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM48 Skill Swap — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Smart 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Grass Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Electric Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Type Tough 2 ♥
TM67 Recycle — —% 10 Normal Status Type Smart 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM70 Flash — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave — 100% 20 Electric Status Type Cool 2 ♥
TM77 Psych Up — —% 10 Normal Status Type Smart 0 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Type Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Type Smart 1 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot — 100% 20 Grass Special Type Smart 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Type Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
TM92 Trick Room — —% 5 Psychic Status Type Cute 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Cresselia learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Ally Switch USUM — —% 15 Psychic Status
Gravity USUM — —% 5 Psychic Status
Helping Hand USUM — —% 20 Normal Status
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Magic Coat USUM — —% 15 Psychic Status
Magic Room USUM — —% 10 Psychic Status
Recycle USUM — —% 10 Normal Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Skill Swap USUM — —% 10 Psychic Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Telekinesis USUM — —% 15 Psychic Status
Trick USUM — 100% 10 Psychic Status
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Gravity ORAS — —% 5 Psychic Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS — —% 20 Normal Status Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Type Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Magic Coat ORAS — —% 15 Psychic Status Type Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Magic Room ORAS — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Recycle ORAS — —% 10 Normal Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Type Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS — —% 10 Psychic Status Type Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Trick ORAS — 100% 10 Psychic Status Type Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical Type Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Gravity B2W2 — —% 5 Psychic Status
Helping Hand B2W2 — —% 20 Normal Status
Icy Wind B2W2 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Magic Coat B2W2 — —% 15 Psychic Status
Magic Room B2W2 — —% 10 Psychic Status
Recycle B2W2 — —% 10 Normal Status
Signal Beam B2W2 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Skill Swap B2W2 — —% 10 Psychic Status
Sleep Talk B2W2 — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore B2W2 40 100% 15 Normal Special
Trick B2W2 — 100% 10 Psychic Status
Zen Headbutt B2W2 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Fury Cutter HGSSPt 10 95% 20 Bug Physical Type Cool 2 ♥
Gravity HGSS — —% 5 Psychic Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
Helping Hand HGSSPt — —% 20 Normal Status Type Smart 1 ♥
Icy Wind HGSSPt 55 95% 15 Ice Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
Magic Coat HGSS — —% 15 Psychic Status Type Beauty 2 ♥
Mud-Slap HGSSPt 20 100% 10 Ground Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Signal Beam HGSSPt 75 100% 15 Bug Special Type Beauty 2 ♥
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special Type Cute 3 ♥
Swift HGSSPt 60 —% 20 Normal Special Type Cool 2 ♥
Trick HGSSPt — 100% 10 Psychic Status Type Smart 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt HGSSPt 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical Type Beauty 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Cresselia (anime)

Trivia

  • Cresselia is exclusively female, as opposed to her counterpart Darkrai being genderless.
  • Prior to Generation VI, its body style was considered to be Shape 14.

Origin

Cresselia could be based on the constellation Cygnus, which represents a swan. As it's associated with light and has a rivalry with Darkrai, it may also reference Cygnus X-1, a celestial object consisting of a black hole that pulls in material from a nearby supergiant star and in doing so emits X-rays. Its wings may be based on aurorae, planetary rings, or electron orbits, and it has a crescent moon motif. It may also be based on the Sarimanok, a legendary bird with multicolored wings that is a symbol of good luck.

Name origin

"Cresselia" is derived from "crescent".

Gallery

See also

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