Shadow 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 Shadow 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
Shadow 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
Shadow Cresselia does not evolve.
How to get Shadow Cresselia
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 591 | 687 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 988 | 1,102 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,531 | 1,673 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,905 | 2,082 |
Is Shadow Cresselia good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Cresselia has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
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
- Form
- Shadow
- 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_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Cresselia in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cresselia's best moveset is Confusion with Futuresight. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Cresselia's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cresselia takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost. It resists Fighting, Psychic.
What is Shadow Cresselia's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cresselia reaches 3,230 CP at level 50 and 2,857 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Cresselia: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Cresselia?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Cresselia shows 644 CP (level 8), or 1,061 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,633 CP, or 2,041 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Cresselia in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Cresselia is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy and turns it into a regular Cresselia with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.