Cresselia (Pokémon)

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Cresselia Lunar Pokémon クレセリア Cresselia #488 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Levitate Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% female	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Cresselia 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 188.7 lbs. 85.6 kg Cresselia 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 210 Gen. IV Unknown IV 270 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Cresselia 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 100
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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. Its relationship to its counterpart, Darkrai, can vary between individuals and canons, with some being antagonistic, as seen Sleepless In Pre-Battle! and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, or cooperative, as seen in JN074 and JN075. Cresselia is the only known Pokémon able to learn Lunar Dance. Cresselia is a female-only species.

In the anime

Cresselia in the anime

Major appearances

Cresselia (recurring)

A Cresselia first appeared in JN074, where she was targeted by Team Rocket's Matori Matrix. At the end of the episode, she was found by Chloe and Dawn. In JN075, Cresselia was wary of the approaching humans, but Chloe and Eevee managed to calm her down and tend her wounds. The Lunar Pokémon showed Chloe and Dawn her dream, in which she healed a town whose people had suffered from nightmares cause by Darkrai's presence. When they woke up, they were approached by Darkrai. Team Rocket soon appeared and attacked, but Darkrai held them off while the Pokémon Trainers fled with Cresselia. After the group united with Ash and Go, they were attacked by Matori's team. Team Rocket's Pokémon overwhelmed Ash's team, and Darkrai was injured by their electroshock device. Cresselia used Lunar Dance to heal him, fainting herself in the process. After defeating the villainous team, Darkrai shot a Dark Pulse into the night sky, clearing the obstructing cloud and revealing the bright full moon, which allowed Cresselia to recover with Moonlight. After the Trainers realized that Cresselia was not an enemy to Darkrai, but a friend who helped heal the victims of Darkrai's uncontrollable power, the two Pokémon peacefully returned to their respective islands.

Cresselia's known moves are Psycho Cut, Lunar Dance, and Moonlight.

Others

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.

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

Episode Pokémon Source 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.

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 World 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 World. She first appeared in The Final Dimensional 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #— 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
Generation V 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
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Roaming Sinnoh (Only one) Platinum Roaming Sinnoh (Only one) HeartGold SoulSilver Trade
Generation V Black White Trade, Event Black 2 White 2 Marvelous Bridge (Only one)
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Crescent Isle (Only one)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Sharpedo Bluff* MD Sky Sharpedo Bluff* Ranger: SoA Hippowdon Temple (during mission) Rumble Silent Forest Advanced Mode S
Generation V Rumble Blast Treetops: All (Random Legendary Encounters) Rumble U Toy Collection: Guided by Pichu (Reward), Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 3 Shuffle Event: Take on Escalation Battles Event: Cresselia Appears Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (Special Boss) Picross Area 30: Stage 14
Generation VII Rumble Rush Arceus Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Seung Heon's Cresselia	Korean	South Korea	68	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		180 - 227	350 - 444
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Atk: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Sp. Def: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 600	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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/4 ★★☆☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 4/5 ★★★★☆	Total 15/22 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: 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×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 066 Mist Ice Status 0000— 00——% 30 1212 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20 1818 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2424 Psycho Shift Psychic Status 0000— 100100% 10 3030 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3636 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 4242 Moonlight Fairy Status 0000— 00——% 5 4848 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00——% 25 5454 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 6060 Moonblast Fairy Special 09595 100100% 15 6666 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 7272 Lunar Dance Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10

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

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM61 TM61 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM69 TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM72 TM72 Magic Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR34 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR82 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

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

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

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

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10

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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 IV V VI VII Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20 IV V VI VII Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 IV V VI VII Recycle Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 IV V VI VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield 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 Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 100% IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Psychic Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: None Browser entry R-254 It lets loose strange orbs. It attacks by spitting orbs of psychic power.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 63 Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 63 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★ Builder Repairs damage done to the walls of the Trozei Box.			Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 80 - 145 20 #275 Barrier Bash+ Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Eject++
Pokémon GO Base HP: 260 Base Attack: 152 Base Defense: 258 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Psycho Cut, Confusion Charged Attacks: Aurora Beam, Moonblast, Future Sight, Grass Knot†

Evolution

Unevolved Cresselia  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII HOME

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).
• Cresselia is incorrectly stated to be an Ice type in Pokémon 4Koma.
• In the English Demo of Diamond and Pearl Eldritch refers to Cresselia as the Quarter Moon Pokémon.

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 Buddhism, and its colour scheme of pink, yellow, and light blue, is the same as the dress worn by the Chinese goddess of the moon, Chang'e. Cresselia shares characteristics with 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 goddess of the Moon).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese クレセリア Cresselia From crescent (referring to a phase of the moon) and Selene (Greek goddess of the Moon) French Cresselia Same as English name Spanish Cresselia Same as English name German Cresselia Same as English name Italian Cresselia Same as English name Korean 크레세리아 Cresselia Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 克雷色利亞 Kè Léi Sè Lì Yà Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages Thai เครเซเลีย Khreselia Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Lunar duo
• Legendary Pokémon

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