Cresselia
#488 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Cresselia
The best moves for Cresselia are Confusion and Grass Knot when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
15.2dps
Grass Knot
Elite TM
36dps
Defense
15.2dps
Grass Knot
Elite TM
36dps
Evolution
Cresselia currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Cresselia, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Cresselia is a legendary Psychic Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Cresselia's strongest moveset is Confusion & Grass Knot and it has a Max CP of 3,230.
About
"Those who sleep holding Cresselia's feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut | 4 | 9.6 |
| Confusion | 19 | 15.2 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Moonblast | 130 | 32.5 |
| Aurora Beam | 80 | 22.9 |
| Future Sight | 115 | 55.2 |
| Grass Knot Elite TM | 90 | 36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Confusion
15.2 dps
|
Grass Knot
Elite TM
36 dps
|
21.5 | 101% |
|
Confusion
15.2 dps
|
Future Sight
55.2 dps
|
21.3 | 100% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 dps
|
Future Sight
55.2 dps
|
21 | 99% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 dps
|
Grass Knot
Elite TM
36 dps
|
20.3 | 95% |
|
Confusion
15.2 dps
|
Moonblast
32.5 dps
|
19.4 | 91% |
|
Confusion
15.2 dps
|
Aurora Beam
22.9 dps
|
18.2 | 85% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 dps
|
Moonblast
32.5 dps
|
17 | 80% |
|
Psycho Cut
9.6 dps
|
Aurora Beam
22.9 dps
|
16.2 | 76% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Cresselia?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Cresselia are:
- Blacephalon,
- Pheromosa,
- Gengar,
- Gengar (Costume 2020),
- Darkrai.
Cresselia is a Psychic type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
152 |
| Defense |
|
258 |
| Stamina |
|
260 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 217 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 85.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,224 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,633 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,449 |
|
Level 40 |
2,857 |
|
Level 50 |
3,230 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,041 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,653 |