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 | ||
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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 | Trade | None |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Crescent Isle | One |
Sun and Moon | Trade | None |
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 Iris, 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
Rarely Crescent Isle will appear south of Ever Grande City. On the island is a mysterious ring that starts a battle with Cresselia.
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 is available to capture in Sword and Shield in the Crown Tundra DLC through the Dynamax Adventures feature.
Side games
Locations | |
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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.
- Brilliant Diamond
When it flies, it releases shiny particles from its veil-like wings. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
- Shining Pearl
When it flies, it releases shiny particles from its veil-like wings. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
- Legends: 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.
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
Cresselia's Stats | |
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HP | |
Attack | |
Defense | |
Sp. Atk | |
Sp. Def | |
Speed | |
Total | 600
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam |
1 | Lunar Dance | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
7 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
1 | Psycho Shift | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
1 | Psycho Cut | 70 | 100% | 20 | Psychic | Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
1 | Moonlight | — | —% | 5 | Fairy | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
1 | Confusion | 50 | 100% | 25 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
1 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
11 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
20 | Mist | — | —% | 30 | Ice | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
29 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Ice | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
38 | Future Sight | 120 | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
47 | Slash | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
57 | Moonlight | — | —% | 5 | Fairy | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
66 | Psycho Cut | 70 | 100% | 20 | Psychic | Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
75 | Psycho Shift | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
84 | Lunar Dance | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
7 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
93 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
99 | Moonblast | 95 | 100% | 15 | Fairy | Special | ![]() |
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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | |
1 | Confusion | 50 | 100% | 25 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
1 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
11 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
20 | Mist | — | —% | 30 | Ice | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
29 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Ice | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
38 | Future Sight | 80 | 90% | 15 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
47 | Slash | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
57 | Moonlight | — | —% | 5 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
66 | Psycho Cut | 70 | 100% | 20 | Psychic | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
75 | Psycho Shift | — | 90% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
84 | Lunar Dance | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
93 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
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, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | 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, TRs, and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
TM03 | Psyshock | 80 | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
TM04 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 20 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | Fire | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ice | Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM20 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM22 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM29 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM30 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM53 | Energy Ball | 90 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric | Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM85 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM92 | Trick Room | — | —% | 5 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
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, TRs, and HMs Generation V | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | 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 | 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 | 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, TRs, and HMs Generation IV | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
TM04 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 20 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | Fire | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | Ice | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM20 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM22 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM29 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM30 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM48 | Skill Swap | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM53 | Energy Ball | 80 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM57 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Electric | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM58 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM67 | Recycle | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM78 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
TM83 | Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM85 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | Psychic | Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM92 | Trick Room | — | —% | 5 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
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. |
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Tutoring
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam | |
Gravity ORAS | — | —% | 5 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Helping Hand ORAS | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Icy Wind ORAS | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Magic Coat ORAS | — | —% | 15 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Magic Room ORAS | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Recycle ORAS | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Signal Beam ORAS | 75 | 100% | 15 | Bug | Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Skill Swap ORAS | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Trick ORAS | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
Zen Headbutt ORAS | 80 | 90% | 15 | Psychic | Physical | ![]() |
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 | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | ||||
Gravity | — | —% | 5 | Psychic | Status | ||||
Helping Hand | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ||||
Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ||||
Magic Coat | — | —% | 15 | Psychic | Status | ||||
Magic Room | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ||||
Recycle | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ||||
Signal Beam | 75 | 100% | 15 | Bug | Special | ||||
Skill Swap | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ||||
Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ||||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
Trick | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ||||
Zen Headbutt | 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 | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | ||
Fury Cutter HGSSPt | 10 | 95% | 20 | Bug | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Gravity HGSS | — | —% | 5 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Helping Hand HGSSPt | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | ||
Icy Wind HGSSPt | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Magic Coat HGSS | — | —% | 15 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Mud-Slap HGSSPt | 20 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Signal Beam HGSSPt | 75 | 100% | 15 | Bug | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Snore HGSSPt | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Swift HGSSPt | 60 | —% | 20 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Trick HGSSPt | — | 100% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | ||
Zen Headbutt HGSSPt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Psychic | Physical | ![]() |
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
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 super giant 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 originated in Mindanao Region, Philippines.
Etymology
Cresselia comes from crescent (a shape and phase of the Moon), Selene (the goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology), and the suffix -a, which is usually meant to identify something as feminine.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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