Pokemon Guide
Cresselia is a Psychic-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Cresselia’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Cresselia guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Cresselia is a Psychic-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Cresselia can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Cresselia performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Cresselia, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Cresselia
National Dex
#0488
Type
Psychic
Species
Lunar Pokemon
Height
4’11” / 1.5 m
150 cm
Weight
188.7 lbs / 85.6 kg
85.6 kg
Abilities
Levitate
Cresselia has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Cresselia’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Moonlight is one of Cresselia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Lunar Dance is one of Cresselia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Psychic is one of Cresselia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Psyshock is one of Cresselia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Ice Beam is one of Cresselia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Calm Mind is one of Cresselia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Thunder Wave is one of Cresselia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Trick Room is one of Cresselia’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Cresselia’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Cresselia is a Psychic-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Psychic
Weaknesses
Bug, Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Fighting, Psychic
Immunities
None
Cresselia’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Levitate gives Cresselia an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Cresselia evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Cresselia’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Cresselia had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Cresselia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Cresselia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Cresselia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Cresselia had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Cresselia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Fullmoon Island, then roaming Sinnoh. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Fullmoon Island, then roaming Sinnoh. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Fullmoon Island, then roaming Sinnoh. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Cresselia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Marvelous Bridge after obtaining the Lunar Wing. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Marvelous Bridge after obtaining the Lunar Wing. |
| Game | Where to Find Cresselia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Crescent Isle. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Crescent Isle. |
| Game | Where to Find Cresselia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Cresselia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Fullmoon Island, then roaming Sinnoh. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Fullmoon Island, then roaming Sinnoh. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Moonview Arena during The Plate of Moonview Arena mission. |
| Game | Where to Find Cresselia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Cresselia |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Cresselia. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Cresselia is a Psychic-type Pokemon.
Cresselia is weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Cresselia does not evolve.
Cresselia’s abilities are Levitate.
Cresselia’s best moves often include Moonlight, Lunar Dance, Psychic, Psyshock, Ice Beam, Calm Mind, Thunder Wave, Trick Room.
Cresselia can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Cresselia availability changes by game.
Not available in this game.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Cresselia.
Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
Pokemon Legends Z-A rows should receive human review before publishing if TGH requires exact spawn verification beyond the current availability/location guides.
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