Cresselia
Confusion
Futuresight
Cresselia is a Legendary Psychic-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#488, Generation 4). With a max CP of 3,230 and base stats of 152/258/260 (Atk/Def/Sta), Cresselia has a total stat product of 670. Cresselia's best moveset is Confusion and Futuresight.
Cresselia is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type attacks. Cresselia is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Rankings
Confusion
Futuresight
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Ultra League PvP, Cresselia runs Confusion and Futuresight, ranked #47 (Tier B) with a 58.23% win rate. Cresselia has access to 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Confusion (12.7 DPS), while Psycho Cut generates energy the fastest (14 EPS). Note that Grass Knot is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Cresselia as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsCresselia is not currently available as a raid boss. When Cresselia returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Cresselia from raids would have 1633 CP at level 20, or 2041 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Cresselia
Cresselia is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Cresselia
Cresselia can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Cresselia is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Cresselia knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Cresselia as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Cresselia Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Cresselia in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Cresselia from raids or eggs will show 1,633 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Cresselia is a Psychic-type Pokemon with a stat total of 670. With its bulk spread of 258 Defense and 260 Stamina, Cresselia has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves when using Cresselia. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Cresselia's performance.
Cresselia's moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Cresselia much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Cresselia?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Niche PvP Pick
Cresselia doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #47 (Tier B) in Ultra League with a 58.23% overall win rate. With base stats of 152/258/260 and a max CP of 3,230, its stat distribution favors bulk, which is ideal for PvP formats. Run Confusion with Futuresight for best results. Consider building one if you enjoy using it, but there are stronger PvP options in this league.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Cresselia deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.