Cresselia
Lunar Pokémon |
クレセリア
Cresselia |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
Egg Group
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Hatch time
30840 - 31096 steps
Egg not obtainable |
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
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HP |
0
Atk |
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
3
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Cresselia (Japanese: クレセリア Cresselia) is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is a member of the Lunar duo with Darkrai.
Biology
Cresselia is a Pokémon that has a blue, swan-like body with a yellow underside. It has pink eyes, a dark pink, round tuft on its head, and a pointed, beak-like snout. There are yellow, crescent-shaped ornaments on the sides of its head that merge together in the back. It has a pointed, tail-like protrusion on its rear. Cresselia has glowing, pink, ring-like wings on its sides and back. The wings on its sides are solid dark pink, while the wing on its back is larger and consists of three shades of pink. These wings, especially its back wing, release shining particles and undulate beautifully around the quarter moon. It has paw-like protrusions resting on its chest.
Cresselia has the power to dispel nightmares, and holding one of its feathers is said to bring happy dreams. It is also great at recovery and healing techniques. However, as seen in the anime, it can be quite hostile towards its counterpart, Darkrai. Cresselia is the only known Pokémon able to learn Lunar Dance. Cresselia is a female-only species.
In the anime
Major appearances
Cresselia made her main series debut in Sleepless In Pre-Battle!. She normally returns to her shrine on Fullmoon Island during a certain time of the year when a Darkrai also comes by to cause nightmares. She may also leave her feathers, which people find to help stop the nightmares caused by Darkrai. In the episode, Cresselia helped Ash and the residents of Canalave City get better sleep by stopping Darkrai. Team Rocket attempted to catch Cresselia, but they were stopped when Dawn's Swinub evolved into Piloswine.
A Cresselia will appear in JN075.
Minor appearances
Cresselia debuted in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Cresselia appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
DP104 |
Cresselia |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Cresselia, the Lunar Pokémon. Shining particles are released from Cresselia's wings like a veil, and it is said to represent the crescent moon. |
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In the manga
Cresselia in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Cresselia debuted as a silhouette in a fantasy in Unplugging Rotom (Heat, Wash, Mow, Fan, Frost).
Cresselia appears under the ownership of Palmer, who caught her on Fullmoon Island in order to give Sailor Eldritch's son the cure to wake up from a terrible nightmare. Cresselia followed her Trainer into the Distortion Region where she squared up against her nemesis, Darkrai. Eventually, Platinum got on Cresselia in order to chase Charon who was commanding Giratina to fly him out of the Distortion Region. She first appeared in The Final Regional Duel II.
Pokémon Try Adventure
A Cresselia debuted in TA26.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cresselia (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Cresselia in
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Cresselia appears on the Spear Pillar stage as one of three Pokémon who appear in the center (the others being Dialga and Palkia). Cresselia acts completely different than the other two in terms of attacks it uses. It will often use Psycho Cuts around the field, and sometimes shoot one large Psycho Cut as if it were a boomerang, hitting anyone that touches it.
Trophy information
A Lunar Pokémon. Cresselia appears on Fullmoon Island and, once discovered, flies around different areas of Sinnoh. Its signature move, Lunar Dance, causes Cresselia to faint but recovers all the HP and cures the status conditions of the next Pokémon its Trainer sends out. Cresselia excels at recovery techniques and is unusual in that it appears only in female form.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Cresselia appears as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Cresselia has made it her mission to foil Darkrai's plot of plunging everyone in the world into an endless nightmare. After healing Azurill of his nightmare, she joins the player's team as a guest in Dark Crater. After defeating Darkrai, Cresselia will offer to officially join the team back at Sharpedo Bluff.
- Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Cresselia is the guardian of the Yellow Gem.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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Diamond |
Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon. |
Pearl |
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 |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully. |
White |
Black 2 |
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Roaming Sinnoh (Only one) |
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Platinum |
Roaming Sinnoh (Only one) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Marvelous Bridge (Only one) |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
Hippowdon castle (during mission) |
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Rumble |
Silent Forest Advanced Mode S |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Treetops: All (Random Legendary Encounters) |
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Rumble U |
Toy Collection: Guided by Pichu (Reward), Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 3 |
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Shuffle |
Event: Take on Escalation Battles
Event: Cresselia Appears |
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Rumble World |
Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (Special Boss) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Arceus Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal |
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In events
BWB2W2 |
Seung Heon's Cresselia |
Korean |
South Korea |
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August 24 to 25, 2013 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Events* |
Expert Belt (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
120
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180 - 227 |
350 - 444 |
Attack:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Defense:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Sp. Atk:
75
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72 - 139 |
139 - 273 |
Sp. Def:
130
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121 - 200 |
238 - 394 |
Speed:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Total:
600
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Confusion |
Psychic |
Special |
50 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
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—% |
15 |
6 |
Mist |
Ice |
Status |
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—% |
30 |
12 |
Aurora Beam |
Ice |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
18 |
Psybeam |
Psychic |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
24 |
Psycho Shift |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
30 |
Slash |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
36 |
Psycho Cut |
Psychic |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
42 |
Moonlight |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
48 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
54 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
60 |
Moonblast |
Fairy |
Special |
95 |
100% |
15 |
66 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
72 |
Lunar Dance |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cresselia
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cresselia
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
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—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
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—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM60 |
Power Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM61 |
Guard Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM69 |
Psycho Cut |
Psychic |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM70 |
Trick Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM72 |
Magic Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR25 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR34 |
Future Sight |
Psychic |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR38 |
Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR40 |
Skill Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR82 |
Stored Power |
Psychic |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cresselia
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cresselia
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cresselia in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cresselia in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cresselia
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cresselia
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Expanding Force |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cresselia
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cresselia
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Gen. |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dream Eater |
Psychic |
Special |
100 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Gravity |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Recycle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cresselia
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cresselia
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
400px |
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HOME |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Cresselia images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Prior to Generation VI, Cresselia's shape was .
- In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, despite being a legendary Pokémon, battling the wild Cresselia plays Battle! (Wild Pokémon).
- Cresslia is incorrectly stated to be an Ice type in Pokémon 4Koma.
Origin
Cresselia's form seems to be based on a swan. Considering its crescent moon motif and the aurora-colored planetary rings around its body, it may originate from the constellation Cygnus. The rings also resemble the hagoromo gowns worn by the Tennin, spiritual beings in Japanese fake culture, and its colour scheme of pink, yellow, and light blue, is the same as the dress worn by the Chinese fake creature of the moon, Chang'e. Cresselia shares characteristics with fake character Sarimanok, a legendary fowl with a profusely decorated head, feathered tail, and colorful wings that are said to be a symbol of good fortune.
Name origin
Cresselia may be a combination of crescent (referring to the lunar phase) and Selene (Greek fake character of the Moon).
In other languages
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[hide]More languages |
Thai |
เครเซเลีย Khreselia |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Lunar duo
- Legendary Pokémon
External links
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