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It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


It is a member of the [[lunar duo]] with {{p|Darkrai}}.
It is a member of the {{DL|Legendary duo|Lunar duo}} with {{p|Darkrai}}.


==Biology==
==Biology==
Cresselia 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. Cresselia has glowing, pink, ring-like wings on its sides and back with paw like protrusions resting on its chest. These wings release shining particles and undulate beautifully around the quarter moon. Cresselia has the power to dispel nightmares, and holding one of its feathers is said to bring happy dreams. However, as seen [[DP104|in the anime]], it can be quite hostile towards its counterpart, {{p|Darkrai}}. Cresselia is [[signature move|the only known Pokemon]] able to learn {{m|Lunar Dance}}. Cresselia is a female-only species.
Cresselia 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. Cresselia has glowing, pink, ring-like wings on its sides and back with paw like protrusions resting on its chest. These wings release shining particles and undulate beautifully around the quarter moon. Cresselia has the power to dispel nightmares, and holding one of its feathers is said to bring happy dreams. However, as seen [[DP104|in the anime]], it can be quite hostile towards its counterpart, {{p|Darkrai}}. Cresselia is [[signature move|the only known Pokémon]] able to learn {{m|Lunar Dance}}. Cresselia is a female-only species.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[Image:Cresselia anime.png|left|thumb|250px|Cresselia in the anime]]
[[File:Cresselia anime.png|thumb|left|220px|Cresselia in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
 
Cresselia made its debut appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}} in ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]''. Cresselia normally returns to its shrine on [[Fullmoon Island]] during a certain time of the year when a {{p|Darkrai}} also comes by to cause nightmares. It may also leave its [[Lunar Wing|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.
Cresselia made its debut appearance in the anime in ''[[DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!]]''. Cresselia normally returns to its shrine on [[Fullmoon Island]] during a certain time of the year when a {{p|Darkrai}} also comes by to cause nightmares. It may also leave its [[Lunar Wing|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.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
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[[File:Palmer Cresselia Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Cresselia in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Palmer Cresselia Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Cresselia in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Cresselia appears under the ownership of {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}}.
Cresselia appears under the ownership of {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}}, who caught it on [[Fullmoon Island]] in order to give Sailor [[Eldritch]]'s son the cure to wake up from a terrible nightmare. Cresselia followed its Trainer into the [[Distortion World]] where it squared up against its nemesis, {{p|Darkrai}}. Eventually, {{adv|Platinum}} got on Cresselia in order to chase [[Charon]] who was commanding {{p|Giratina}} to fly him out of the Distortion World.
 
===In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga===
A Cresselia debuted in [[TA26]].


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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====In side games====
====In side games====
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====In events====
====In events====
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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level5|29|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20}}
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{{learnlist/level5|38|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|38|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|47|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
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{{learnlist/level5|66|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
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{{learnlist/level5|75|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|75|Psycho Shift|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|84|Lunar Dance|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|84|Lunar Dance|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Beautiful|7|0}}
{{learnlist/level5|93|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
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{{learnlist/levelf/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4}}
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''|Beautiful|1|4}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
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{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
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{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
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{{learnlist/tmf/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
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{{learnlist/breed6null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Cresselia|psychic|psychic|4}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
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{{learnlist/tutor6|Recycle|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes|Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
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{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Cresselia|Psychic|Psychic|4}}


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===Origin===
===Origin===
The general body shape of Cresselia seems to be based after a {{wp|swan}}. Her head is covered in crescent moon shapes and she wears many {{wp|aurora|aurora-colored}} {{wp|planetary ring}}s. These rings resemble {{wp|Rings of Saturn|Saturn's rings}}.
Cresselia's form seems to be based on a {{wp|swan}}. Considering its crescent moon motif and the {{wp|aurora}}-colored {{wp|planetary ring}}s around its body, it may originate from the constellation {{wp|Cygnus (constellation)|Cygnus}}. Cresselia shares characteristics with {{wp|Sarimanok}}, a legendary fowl with a profusely decorated head, feathered tail, and colorful wings that is said to be a symbol of good fortune.
Cresselia shares characteristics with {{wp|Sarimanok}}, a mythical being who is usually depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail. Sarimanok's head is profusely decorated and is said to be a symbol of good fortune. She also may be based on the {{wp|Alkonost}}, a female headed bird god who usually departs to society to warn it.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Cresselia and Crecelia may be a combination of ''{{wp|Lunar phase|crescent}}'' (referring to a {{wp|phase of the moon}}) and ''{{wp|Selene}}'' (Greek goddess of the Moon).
Cresselia and Crecelia may be a combination of ''crescent'' (referring to the {{wp|lunar phase}}) and ''{{wp|Selene}}'' (Greek goddess of the Moon).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|es=Cresselia|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Cresselia|esmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Cresselia|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Cresselia|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=크레세리아 ''Cresceria''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ko=크레세리아 ''Cresselia''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=克雷色利亞 ''Kè Léi Sè Lì Yà''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=克雷色利亞 ''Kè Léi Sè Lì Yà''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
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[[it:Cresselia]]
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[[de:Cresselia]]
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[[ja:クレセリア]]
[[ja:クレセリア]]
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[[zh:克雷色利亚]]
[[zh:克雷色利亚]]

Revision as of 11:32, 10 January 2016

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Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
100% female
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
121 cycles
Height
4'11" 1.5 m
Cresselia
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Weight
188.7 lbs. 85.6 kg
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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
Body02.png
Footprint
F488.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
100
External Links

Cresselia (Japanese: クレセリア Crecelia) is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is a member of the Lunar duo with Darkrai.

Biology

Cresselia 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. Cresselia has glowing, pink, ring-like wings on its sides and back with paw like protrusions resting on its chest. These wings release shining particles and undulate beautifully around the quarter moon. Cresselia has the power to dispel nightmares, and holding one of its feathers is said to bring happy dreams. 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

Cresselia in the anime

Major appearances

Cresselia made its debut appearance in the anime in Sleepless In Pre-Battle!. Cresselia normally returns to its shrine on Fullmoon Island during a certain time of the year when a Darkrai also comes by to cause nightmares. It may also leave its 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.

Minor appearances

A Cresselia first appeared in a short cameo in the beginning of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Cresselia appears under the ownership of Palmer, who caught it on Fullmoon Island in order to give Sailor Eldritch's son the cure to wake up from a terrible nightmare. Cresselia followed its Trainer into the Distortion World where it squared up against its nemesis, Darkrai. Eventually, Platinum got on Cresselia in order to chase Charon who was commanding Giratina to fly him out of the Distortion World.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

A Cresselia debuted in TA26.

In the TCG

Main article: Cresselia (TCG)

Other appearances

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.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
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
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
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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Roaming Sinnoh
Platinum
Roaming Sinnoh
HeartGold SoulSilver
Trade
Generation V
Black White
Trade, Event
Black 2 White 2
Marvelous Bridge
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Crescent Isle


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
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Colossal Tree (Special Boss)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
World Championships 2013 Qualifiers Senior Division Cresselia Korean South Korea 68 August 24 to 25, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Expert Belt Expert Belt (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
120
180 - 227 350 - 444
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
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
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
011 Lunar Dance Psychic Status 0000 —% 10 Beautiful 7 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
011 Psycho Shift Psychic Status 0000 100100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
011 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
011 Moonlight Fairy Status 0000 —% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
011 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —% 15 Cool 1 0  
1111 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
2020 Mist Ice Status 0000 —% 30 Beautiful 1 0  
2929 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
3838 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
4747 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
5757 Moonlight Fairy Status 0000 —% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
6666 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100100% 20 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
7575 Psycho Shift Psychic Status 0000 100100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
8484 Lunar Dance Psychic Status 0000 —% 10 Beautiful 7 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
9393 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
9999 Moonblast Fairy Special 09595 100100% 15 Beautiful 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
  • 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/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM03Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM04Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Clever 1 0  
TM06Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM10Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM11Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM13Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM15Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM16Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM17Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM18Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM20Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM21Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM22Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM27Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM29Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM30Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM32Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 1 0  
TM33Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM42Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM44Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM45Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM48Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM53Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM57Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 Beautiful 1 0  
TM68Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM70Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM73Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 3 ♥♥♥
TM77Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM85Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM86Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 0  
TM87Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM88Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM90Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM92Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 0  
XTM100Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
  • 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 VI
Other generations:
IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cresselia in Generation VI
  • 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 VI
Other generations:
IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
X Y OR AS Gravity Psychic Status —% 5 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Magic Room Psychic Status —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Recycle Normal Status —% 10 Clever 1 0  
X Y OR AS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Skill Swap Psychic Status —% 10 Clever 1 0  
X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Trick Psychic Status 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1
X Y OR AS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Cresselia can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Cresselia cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 488.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 100%
IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Psychic  Poké Assist: Psychic PA.png
( Psychic )
Field move: None
Browser entry  
It lets loose strange orbs. It attacks by spitting orbs of psychic power.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

488Cresselia.png
Unevolved
Cresselia
 Psychic 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 488.png Spr b 4d 488.png Spr 4p 488.png Spr b 4p 488.png Spr 4h 488.png Spr b 4h 488.png
Spr 4d 488 s.png Spr b 4d 488 s.png Spr 4p 488 s.png Spr b 4p 488 s.png Spr 4h 488 s.png Spr b 4h 488 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 488.png Spr b 5b 488.png Spr 5b2 488.png Spr b 5b2 488.png
Spr 5b 488 s.png Spr b 5b 488 s.png Spr 5b2 488 s.png Spr b 5b2 488 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 488.png
Spr b 6x 488.png
Spr 6o 488.png
Spr b 6o 488.png
Spr 6x 488 s.png
Spr b 6x 488 s.png
Spr 6o 488 s.png
Spr b 6o 488 s.png
Front Back Front Back
488MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Cresselia images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • When Cresselia is encountered, the music is the same as an ordinary wild Pokémon, instead of a Legendary Pokémon theme. She shares this trait with Shaymin, Latias, and Latios.
  • Cresselia can be seen as an opposite of Darkrai, as Darkrai causes nightmares, whereas Cresselia prevents them. Also, their islands are shaped and named opposite of each other, and their types are frequently considered opposites.
    • Furthermore, in the TCG, one of the attacks on Darkrai 3/106 of Great Encounters, Darkness Pursuit, has a base damage of 100 if Cresselia is the opposing Pokémon. Otherwise, it deals 50 damage.
  • Cresselia is one of six Legendary Pokémon that has a definite gender, the other five being Latias (a female-only species), Latios (a male-only species) and the Forces of Nature (whose members are all male-only species).
    • All of these Legendary Pokémon except Landorus appeared roaming around the region they debuted in.
  • Tower Tycoon Palmer, Cheryl, and Buck all own a Cresselia; they use these at the Battle Tower.
  • Cresselia's three main colors (pink, yellow and blue) are the same as the main colors of the Lake guardians.
  • Prior to Generation VI, Cresselia's body style was Body14.png.

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. Cresselia shares characteristics with Sarimanok, a legendary fowl with a profusely decorated head, feathered tail, and colorful wings that is said to be a symbol of good fortune.

Name origin

Cresselia and Crecelia may be a combination of crescent (referring to the lunar phase) and Selene (Greek goddess of the Moon).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese クレセリア Crecelia From crescent (referring to a phase of the moon) and Selene (Greek goddess of the Moon)
France Flag.png French Cresselia Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cresselia Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Cresselia Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Cresselia Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 크레세리아 Cresselia Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 克雷色利亞 Kè Léi Sè Lì Yà Transliteration of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


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