Cresselia

Cresselia クレセリア
Giratina < Cresselia > Phione
Species	Type
Lunar Pokémon
Number	Ability
#488	Levitate
Height	Weight
4′11″ (1.5m)	188.7 lbs. (85.6kg)
Gender Ratio
Male: 0%	Female: 100%
Evolves From	Evolves Into
None	None
Egg Group	Catch Rate
Undiscovered	3
Tier	EV Yield
UU/OU/Uber	3 Special Defense Points

Cresselia (クレセリア) is the 488th Pokémon in the Pokédex. She is a Psychic-Type, and is known as the Lunar Pokémon.

Cresselia uses the Levitate Ability, which gives her an immunity to Ground-Type attacks and Ground-based Entry Hazards, along with nullifying the Arena Trap Ability.

Cresselia doesn't evolve and doesn't have a pre-evolved form.

Cresselia is in the Undiscovered Egg Group; like most Legendary Pokémon Cresselia cannot breed. It takes Cresselia 1,250,000 Experience Points to reach Level 100.

[edit] Biology

[edit] Physiology

Cresselia takes on the appearance of a blue-and-pink swan-like being. Her underside is yellow, and on her head is a crescent moon-like headpiece. Her wings are pink and take on a ring-like shape.

[edit] Gender Differences

Cresselia is a Female Pokémon Species.

[edit] Game Information

[edit] Original Games

After heading to Full Moon Island and receiving a Lunar Wing, Cresselia can be found roaming Sinnoh in Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. Like other Legendary Pokémon that roam a region, Cresselia will attempt to run away at the start of the encounter, but that can be stopped with either a Faster Pokémon with Mean Look or a Pokémon with Shadow Tag.

The method of obtaining Cresselia is different in Black 2 and White 2. While a Cresselia can be found at Marvelous Bridge, the Lunar Wing is required, which can be found inside the Stranger's House east of Lentimas Town and past the entrance to Reversal Mountain. In these games Cresselia doesn't run away during the encounter.

[edit] Spin-Off Games

Cresselia can be found at Sharpedo Rock in Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky. Cresselia is exclusive to Light Adventure Squad in Mystery Dungeon 3, appearing on the 12th Floor of Wave Seas, but a Secret Slab or Enigma Part is required to encounter it.

Cresselia is a Boss Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia. It is the guardian of Hippowdon Temple, which is where the battle takes place.

Cresselia can be found at any of the Treetop locations in Pokémon Rumble Blast after completing the game.

[edit] Trading Card Game

Cresselia is in the Diamond/Pearl promo set and is part of the Legend Card "Darkrai & Cresselia" in the Triumphant set. Cresselia is listed as a Rare Card in the Great Encounters and Majestic Dawn sets. Cresselia is listed as an Ultra Rare Card in the Great Encounters and Boundaries Crossed (2) sets. The Ultra Rare Cards are also EX Cards.

[edit] Anime/Manga

[edit] Anime

A wild Cresselia makes an appearance during Sleepless in Pre-Battle, appearing to dispel the nightmares caused by Darkrai, which were plaguing Canalave City.

[edit] Movies

A wild Cresselia makes a minor appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

[edit] Manga

Cresselia's Manga Information is unknown as of writing.

[edit] Pokémon Information

[edit] Competitive Battling

Cresselia finds herself as a viable option in the Under-Utilized, Over-Utilized and Uber Tiers of Competitive Battling. She is one of the bulkiest Pokémon overall with high HP, Defense and Special Defense Statistics, making her a viable choice for defensive and support purposes. Access to Calm Mind further increases her Special Defense whilst increasing her Special Attack, which is relatively low.

Since Cresselia doesn't do well offensively compared to her defense and support roles, users of Taunt shut her down, which will allow Dark-Type and Bug-Type Pokémon to connect with multiple attacks without having to worry about Cresselia using Moonlight to restore HP.

[edit] Area Location

[edit] Pokédex Entries

[edit] Pokéathlon Statistics

[edit] Statistics

[edit] Moves

[edit] Via Level-Up

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc%	Class
Start	Confusion		50	100	Special
Start	Double Team		N/A	N/A	Status
11	Safeguard		N/A	N/A	Status
20	Mist		N/A	N/A	Status
29	Aurora Beam		65	100	Special
38	Future Sight		100	100	Special
47	Slash		70	100	Physical
57	Moonlight		N/A	N/A	Status
66	Psycho Cut		70	100	Physical
75	Psycho Shift		N/A	90	Status
84	Lunar Dance		N/A	N/A	Status
93	Psychic		90	100	Special

[edit] Via TM/HM

TM/HM No.	Move	Type	Power	Acc%	Class
TM03	Psyshock		80	100	Special
TM04	Calm Mind		--	--	Status
TM06	Toxic		--	90	Status
TM10	Hidden Power		??	100	Special
TM11	Sunny Day		--	--	Status
TM13	Ice Beam		95	100	Special
TM15	Hyper Beam		150	90	Special
TM16	Light Screen		--	--	Status
TM17	Protect		--	--	Status
TM18	Rain Dance		--	--	Status
TM19	Telekinesis		--	--	Status
TM20	Safeguard		--	--	Status
TM21	Frustration		??	100	Physical
TM22	Solarbeam		120	100	Special
TM27	Return		??	100	Physical
TM29	Psychic		90	100	Special
TM30	Shadow Ball		80	100	Special
TM32	Double Team		--	--	Status
TM33	Reflect		--	--	Status
TM42	Facade		70	100	Physical
TM44	Rest		--	--	Status
TM45	Attract		--	100	Status
TM48	Round		60	100	Special
TM53	Energy Ball		80	100	Special
TM57	Charge Beam		50	90	Special
TM68	Giga Impact		150	90	Physical
TM70	Flash		--	100	Status
TM73	Thunder Wave		--	100	Status
TM77	Psych Up		--	--	Status
TM85	Dream Eater		100	100	Special
TM86	Grass Knot		??	100	Special
TM87	Swagger		--	90	Status
TM90	Substitute		--	--	Status
TM92	Trick Room		--	--	Status

[edit] Via Breeding

Cresselia doesn't learn any moves by way of Breeding.

[edit] Via Move Tutor (Black 2/White 2)

Move	Type	Power	Acc%	Class
Gravity		--	--%	Status
Helping Hand		--	--%	Status
Icy Wind		55	95%	Special
Magic Coat		--	--%	Status
Magic Room		--	--%	Status
Recycle		--	--%	Status
Signal Beam		75	100%	Special
Skill Swap		--	--%	Status
Sleep Talk		--	--%	Status
Snore		40	100%	Special
Trick		--	100%	Status
Zen Headbutt		80	90%	Physical

[edit] Generation IV Exclusive Moves

[edit] Via TM/HM

• TM43: Secret Power
• TM58: Endure
• TM78: Captivate
• TM83: Natural Gift

[edit] Via Move Tutor

[edit] Platinum/Heart Gold/Soul Silver

Move	Type	Power	Acc%	Class
Fury Cutter		20	95%	Physical
Swift		60	--%	Special
Mud-Slap		20	100%	Special

[edit] Heart Gold/Soul Silver

Move	Type	Power	Acc%	Class
Role Play		--	--%	Status

[edit] Evolution Line

Evolution Line
Cresselia

[edit] Type Matchups

Type	Attack Advantages	Attack Disadvantages	Defense Advantages	Defense Disadvantages