Stats & Training
Cresselia's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with HP doing the heavy lifting. And the slow 1.25M XP grind means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 3 Sp. Def EVs.
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.
Cresselia Weakness
Cresselia is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Cresselia's overall bulk (120/120/120) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Purrloin Dark | D | |
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Purrloin builds →Thief 2x21-26% Pursuit 2x15-19% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x25-30% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x37-45% Bite 2x29-35% Assurance 2x29-35% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x27-32% Payback 2x23-27% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Purrloin builds →Assurance 2x21-25% Thief 2x21-25% Pursuit 2x14-17% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x28-33% U-turn 2x26-31% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x17-21% Feint Attack 2x22-26% Thief 2x22-26% Snarl 2x18-22% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Liepard builds →U-turn 2x22-26% Assurance 2x28-33% Thief 2x28-33% Snarl 2x26-31% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x35-42% Bite 2x28-33% Assurance 2x28-33% Thief 2x28-33% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x26-31% Snarl 2x15-18% Payback 2x22-26% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x28-33% U-turn 2x25-29% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x18-21% Feint Attack 2x23-27% Thief 2x23-27% Snarl 2x19-23% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x36-43% Shadow Claw 2x21-25% Bite 2x28-33% Assurance 2x28-33% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x33-39% Feint Attack 2x25-29% Snarl 2x14-18% Payback 2x21-25% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Purrloin builds →Night Slash 2x23-27% U-turn 2x15-18% Shadow Claw 2x15-18% Assurance 2x19-23% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x26-30% Shadow Ball 2x17-20% U-turn 2x17-20% Feint Attack 2x23-27% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x21-26% Night Slash 2x45-53% Shadow Claw 2x30-35% Bite 2x38-45% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x24-29% Night Slash 2x32-38% Shadow Claw 2x21-26% U-turn 2x21-26% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x40-48% Crunch 2x35-41% Shadow Claw 2x21-24% Bite 2x27-32% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x32-38% Feint Attack 2x24-29% Snarl 2x15-18% Payback 2x21-26% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x26-31% Shadow Ball 2x17-21% U-turn 2x17-21% Feint Attack 2x23-28% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x22-26% X-Scissor 2x34-40% Night Slash 2x46-54% Shadow Claw 2x30-36% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x25-30% Night Slash 2x32-38% Shadow Claw 2x22-26% U-turn 2x22-26% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x42-49% Crunch 2x35-42% Shadow Claw 2x21-25% Bite 2x27-32% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x32-38% Feint Attack 2x25-29% Snarl 2x14-17% Payback 2x21-25% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Terrakion builds →Close Combat14-16% Stone Edge23-28% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed14-17% Outrage32-37% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | A | |
Bug is super effective against CresseliaView Genesect → | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch10-12% Mach Punch5-7% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Jellicent builds →Scald15-17% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Cresselia is strong overall with 590 total stats as a Psychic legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black 2 & White 2 Cresselia Best Moveset
Levitate gives Cresselia passive value while it walls. Bold nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Cresselia best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Moonlight
- Toxic
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Cresselia's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Future Sight and Dream Eater, but Ice and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Cresselia in Black 2 & White 2
You'll find Cresselia at Marvelous Bridge as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Cresselia in Black 2 & White 2
Cresselia Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Cresselia is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 590 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wall. Ice Beam with Leftovers is the standard set.
Cresselia gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Levitate pairs with Cresselia's base 120 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Cresselia is a special attacker with base 75 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wall role.
In Black 2 & White 2, the best way to handle Cresselia: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
Since Diamond & Pearl, Cresselia has appeared in 13 games. Legendary Pokemon like Cresselia are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves