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Cresselia (Japanese: クレセリア, HepburnKureseria) (cres-SEL-ee-uh[1]) is a Psychic-Type Legendary Pokémon[1] introduced in Generation IV. It is Darkrai's counterpart, and together they form the Lunar Duo.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Cresselia has a series of horns near her head that resemble crescent moons. She has a yellow stripe that stretches from her face to the tail. The rest of her body is periwinkle. It has three pink "wings", two on the side of her body and one above it that is lighter in color. They connect to two paw-like protrusions on her chest.

Behavior[]

It is widely believed that Darkrai and Cresselia are enemies, but in reality, are in love. But the abilities they both possess causes disruptions to people and Pokémon for their sleeping is disturbed from both sweet dreams and worst nightmares. Hunted for their misfortunes, forces the two Pokémon to be forever separated except for once a year when their abilities are suppressed by the Alpha Pokémon Arceus so that both Pokémon can be given a single night together.

Natural abilities[]

She can prevent nightmares and create sweet dreams. Those who sleep with her feather will dream.

Evolution[]

Cresselia does not evolve.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Roaming Sinnoh One
Platinum Roaming Sinnoh One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None
Black and White Trade None
Black 2 and White 2 Marvelous Bridge One
X and Y Trade None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Crescent Isle One
Sun and Moon Trade None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) One

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and Platinum[]

Cresselia first makes an appearance in D/P. After defeating the Champion, the player can go to Canalave City, and  Sailor Eldritch (who lets the player travel to Iron Island) has a problem. His son has fallen into a deep sleep, and plagued by nightmares. His only chance of waking up is getting the Lunar Wing, an item on Fullmoon Island. Once the player gets there, Cresselia appears and gives them the Lunar Wing. The player can come back to Fullmoon Island after this side-quest is complete, and Cresselia is there. Once the player interacts with her, she will fly away. Just like Mesprit, she becomes a roaming Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2/White 2[]

Once the player reaches Lentimas Town, they can go east to Reversal Mountain, and go south to reach the Strange House. A ghost will lead them to the top room, and in the center of the room, they will find the Lunar Wing. Once the player defeats the Iris, they can go to Marvelous Bridge, and near the end of the bridge (if they are coming from Nimbasa City, near the beginning if they are coming from Black City or White Forest) and a text box will say that the Lunar Wing has started to shine, and giving them the option to hold it up. If they say yes, they will hear Cresselia's cry, and she will appear.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire[]

Rarely Crescent Isle will appear south of Ever Grande City. On the island is a mysterious ring that starts a battle with Cresselia.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon[]

There's a chance that Cresselia can be found in Ultra Space (in Ultra Moon only) by going through a red portal.

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield[]

Cresselia is available to capture in Sword and Shield in the Crown Tundra DLC through the Dynamax Adventures feature.

Side games[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Sharpedo Bluff
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Hippowdon Temple (during mission)


Pokédex entries[]

  • Diamond

    Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.

  • Pearl

    Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.

  • 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

    Those who sleep holding Cresselia's feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.

  • Black

    On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.

  • White

    On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.

  • Black 2

    On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.

  • White 2

    On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.

  • 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.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    When it flies, it releases shiny particles from its veil-like wings. It is said to represent the crescent moon.

  • Shining Pearl

    When it flies, it releases shiny particles from its veil-like wings. It is said to represent the crescent moon.

  • Legends: Arceus

    Cresselia is reminiscent of the crescent moon. It leaves a brilliant line of light in its wake as it flies across the night sky. I daresay it resembles the heavenly maiden who created the Milky Way.


In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]

Cresselia made an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as seen in the background of the stage Spear Pillar, Palkia and Dialga also appear there. To attack, she will release a lunar "boomerang" that flies around the stage, bringing damage to the players it hits.

Stats[]

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Lunar Dance —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Psycho Shift 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
1 Moonlight —% 5 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
1 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
11 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
20 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
29 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
38 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
47 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
57 Moonlight —% 5 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
66 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
75 Psycho Shift 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
84 Lunar Dance —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
93 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
99 Moonblast 95 100% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Lunar Dance —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 7 0 ♥
1 Psycho Shift 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
1 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Moonlight —% 5 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
1 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
11 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
20 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
29 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 2 3 ♥
38 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
47 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
57 Moonlight —% 5 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
66 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
75 Psycho Shift 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
84 Lunar Dance —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 7 0 ♥
93 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
99 Moonblast 95 100% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
1 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
11 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
20 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
29 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
38 Future Sight 100 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
47 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
57 Moonlight —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
66 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
75 Psycho Shift 90% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
84 Lunar Dance —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
93 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 3
1 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
11 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
20 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
29 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
38 Future Sight 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
47 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
57 Moonlight —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 0
66 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Cool 2
75 Psycho Shift 90% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 0
84 Lunar Dance —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 0
93 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cute 1 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Telekinesis —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 1
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM48 Skill Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beauty 2
TM57 Charge Beam 50 90% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM67 Recycle —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 1
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Cresselia learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Ally Switch USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Gravity USUM —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Magic Coat USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Magic Room USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Recycle USUM —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Skill Swap USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Trick USUM 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Gravity ORAS —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Magic Coat ORAS —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Magic Room ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Recycle ORAS —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Trick ORAS 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 1 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Gravity  —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Magic Coat  —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Magic Room  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Recycle  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Skill Swap  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Trick  100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Fury Cutter  10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
Gravity HGSS —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Magic Coat HGSS —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Trick  100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Trivia[]

  • Cresselia is exclusively female, as opposed to her counterpart Darkrai being genderless.
  • Prior to Generation VI, its body style was considered to be Shape 14.

Origin[]

Cresselia could be based on the constellation Cygnus, which represents a swan. As it's associated with light, it is believed that Cresselia has a rivalry with Darkrai which may also reference Cygnus X-1, a celestial object consisting of a black hole that pulls in material from a nearby super giant star and in doing so emits X-rays. Its wings may be based on aurorae, planetary rings, or electron orbits, and it has a crescent moon motif. It may also be based on the Sarimanok, a legendary bird with multicolored wings that is a symbol of good luck originated in Mindanao Region, Philippines. Cresselia could also be based on Diana, Roman Goddess of hunting and moon. Its relation to Cresselia may be based on the term "dark side of the moon", describing a part of the Moon that is unknown or hasn't been explored yet. The feelings between the two Pokémon are also most likely based on a Chinese folktale, "The Cowherd and The Weaver Girl" based on the brightest two stars in the known universe, Altair and Vega. The Cowherder and The Weaver Girl's love was forbidden and were banished on opposite sides of the celestial river of the Milky Way. But once a year, on the seventh day of the seventh month all the magpies in the world fly up and build a bridge between them so the two lovers can be united for a single day of passion.

Etymology[]

Cresselia comes from crescent (a shape and phase of the Moon), Selene (the goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology), and the suffix -a, which is usually meant to identify something as feminine.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ a b Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 79. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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