Cresselia #0488
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| Typing | Psychic |
| Abilities | Levitate - Ability 1 Levitate - Ability 2 Levitate - Hidden |
| Classification | The Lunar Pokémon |
| National ID | #0488 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 120 | 180—227 | |||
| Attack | 70 | 67—109 | 75—122 | 82—134 | |
| Defense | 110 | 103—145 | 115—162 | 126—178 | |
| Sp. Attack | 75 | 72—114 | 80—127 | 88—139 | |
| Sp. Defense | 120 | 112—154 | 125—172 | 137—189 | |
| Speed | 85 | 81—123 | 90—137 | 99—150 | |
| Total | 580 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Egg Cycles | 120 |
| Egg Steps | 30720 - Generations II, III, and VII 30600 - Generations IV 30840 - Generations V and VI 30600 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 15360 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 100.00% |
| Height | 1.5 m (4'11") |
| Weight | 85.6 kg (188.7 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 3 Sp. Defense |
| Base Exp. Yield | 290 |
| Catch Rate | 3 |
| Catch Chance | ~1.57% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 100 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Cresselia via level-up in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | 50 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 1 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 6 | Mist | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| 12 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| 18 | Psybeam | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 24 | Ally Switch | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 30 | Slash | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 36 | Psycho Cut | 70 | 100 | Psychic | Phys. |
| 42 | Moonlight | — | — | Fairy | Stat. |
| 48 | Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 54 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 60 | Moonblast | 95 | 100 | Fairy | Spec. |
| 66 | Future Sight | 120 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 72 | Lunar Blessing | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 72 | Lunar Dance | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Cresselia via TM in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM005 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM006 | Scary Face | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM007 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM016 | Psybeam | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM017 | Confuse Ray | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. |
| TM023 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM025 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM032 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM034 | Icy Wind | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM041 | Stored Power | 20 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM047 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM054 | Psyshock | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM059 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
| TM066 | Body Slam | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM074 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM075 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM079 | Dazzling Gleam | 80 | 100 | Fairy | Spec. |
| TM081 | Grass Knot | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM082 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM085 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM098 | Skill Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM101 | Power Gem | 80 | 100 | Rock | Spec. |
| TM103 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM109 | Trick | — | 100 | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM119 | Energy Ball | 90 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM120 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM129 | Calm Mind | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM135 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM138 | Psychic Terrain | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM161 | Trick Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM166 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM168 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM178 | Gravity | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM203 | Psych Up | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM217 | Future Sight | 120 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM218 | Expanding Force | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableLegends: Arceus
CatchableGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite