Cresselia
Psychic-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 670.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Futuresight
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Futuresight costs 100 energy for 115 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Cresselia takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 670
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,633 CP
Cresselia moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Psycho Cut STAB | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam | Ice | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Futuresight Best STAB | Psychic | 115 | 100 | 2.5s | 46 | 1.15 |
| Moonblast | Fairy | 130 | 100 | 4.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Grass Knot Elite | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam | Ice | 80 | 60 | 1.33 | — |
| Futuresight | Psychic | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Moonblast | Fairy | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | Buff / debuff |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Grass Knot is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Cresselia does not evolve.
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Cresselia raid guide
Best counters against Cresselia
How to get Cresselia
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Cresselia knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 71 | 2,470 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 71 | 2,674 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,594 | 1,673 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,983 | 2,082 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,594 | 1,673 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,205 | 1,265 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,594 | 1,673 |
Is Cresselia good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Cresselia has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (258 Defense / 260 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Cresselia deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 126 |
| Lv 3 | 212 |
| Lv 4 | 299 |
| Lv 5 | 385 |
| Lv 6 | 471 |
| Lv 7 | 558 |
| Lv 8 | 644 |
| Lv 9 | 730 |
| Lv 10 | 816 |
| Lv 11 | 898 |
| Lv 12 | 980 |
| Lv 13 | 1,061 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,143 |
| Lv 15 | 1,224 |
| Lv 16 | 1,306 |
| Lv 17 | 1,388 |
| Lv 18 | 1,469 |
| Lv 19 | 1,551 |
| Lv 20 | 1,633 |
| Lv 21 | 1,714 |
| Lv 22 | 1,796 |
| Lv 23 | 1,878 |
| Lv 24 | 1,959 |
| Lv 25 | 2,041 |
| Lv 26 | 2,123 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,204 |
| Lv 28 | 2,286 |
| Lv 29 | 2,368 |
| Lv 30 | 2,449 |
| Lv 31 | 2,490 |
| Lv 32 | 2,531 |
| Lv 33 | 2,572 |
| Lv 34 | 2,613 |
| Lv 35 | 2,653 |
| Lv 36 | 2,694 |
| Lv 37 | 2,735 |
| Lv 38 | 2,776 |
| Lv 39 | 2,817 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,857 |
| Lv 41 | 2,894 |
| Lv 42 | 2,930 |
| Lv 43 | 2,967 |
| Lv 44 | 3,004 |
| Lv 45 | 3,041 |
| Lv 46 | 3,078 |
| Lv 47 | 3,116 |
| Lv 48 | 3,154 |
| Lv 49 | 3,192 |
| Lv 50 | 3,230 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0488
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 85.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0488_POKEMON_CRESSELIA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Cresselia in Pokemon GO?
Cresselia's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Futuresight (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Cresselia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Cresselia takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Cresselia's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Cresselia reaches 3,230 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,857 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Cresselia?
A perfect 15/15/15 Cresselia shows 1,633 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,041 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Cresselia better than regular Cresselia?
Shadow Cresselia deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Cresselia in Pokemon GO?
Cresselia spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Cresselia be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Cresselia depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.