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.
Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
Those who sleep holding Cresselia’s feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
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 |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x32-39% Shadow Sneak 2x22-26% Astonish 2x17-22% | ||
 Zorua Dark | D | |
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x29-35% Fury Cutter 2x17-22% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x30-36% Feint Attack 2x28-33% Thief 2x28-33% Shadow Sneak 2x20-24% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Zorua builds →Feint Attack 2x25-30% Thief 2x25-30% Pursuit 2x17-21% | ||
Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x22-27% Assurance 2x22-27% Thief 2x22-27% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Anorith builds →Struggle Bug 2x15-18% Fury Cutter 2x22-27% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Joltik builds →Leech Life 2x25-30% Bug Bite 2x20-24% Thief 2x13-16% Struggle Bug 2x20-24% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x30-36% Knock Off 2x28-33% Feint Attack 2x26-31% Thief 2x26-31% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x26-31% Payback 2x21-26% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x26-31% Thief 2x26-31% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x37-44% U-turn 2x19-22% Feint Attack 2x24-28% Thief 2x24-28% | ||
 Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Deino builds →Crunch 2x30-36% Bite 2x24-28% Thief 2x24-28% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x30-36% Knock Off 2x28-34% Feint Attack 2x26-31% Thief 2x26-31% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x26-31% Payback 2x22-26% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x24-29% Thief 2x24-29% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x36-43% U-turn 2x18-21% Feint Attack 2x24-29% Thief 2x24-29% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Deino builds →Crunch 2x30-36% Bite 2x24-29% Thief 2x24-29% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x30-36% Knock Off 2x29-34% Feint Attack 2x27-32% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x27-32% Payback 2x23-27% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Nuzleaf builds →Feint Attack 2x25-30% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x36-43% U-turn 2x17-21% Feint Attack 2x25-30% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Deino builds →Crunch 2x30-36% Bite 2x25-30% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x39-46% Shadow Ball 2x30-36% Shadow Claw 2x30-36% Knock Off 2x27-32% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x33-39% Feint Attack 2x26-31% Payback 2x22-26% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x36-43% Shadow Ball 2x23-27% U-turn 2x18-22% Feint Attack 2x23-27% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Deino builds →Crunch 2x30-36% Bite 2x23-27% Thief 2x23-27% | ||
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Sandile builds →Foul Play 2x39-46% Crunch 2x33-39% Bite 2x24-29% Assurance 2x24-29% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x38-45% Shadow Ball 2x29-35% Shadow Claw 2x29-35% Knock Off 2x27-32% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x32-38% Feint Attack 2x25-30% Payback 2x21-25% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x35-42% Shadow Ball 2x22-27% U-turn 2x18-21% Feint Attack 2x22-27% | ||
Deino DarkDragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Deino builds →Crunch 2x29-35% Bite 2x22-27% Thief 2x22-27% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Sandile builds →Foul Play 2x38-45% Crunch 2x32-38% Bite 2x24-28% Assurance 2x24-28% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile deals 49-58% with Knock Off.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Garchomp builds →Earthquake27-31% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave16-18% Thunderbolt22-26% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x49-58% Ice Shard15-18% Pursuit 2x31-36% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Gliscor builds →Earthquake17-20% Knock Off 2x15-18% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x73-86% Sludge Bomb41-49% Focus Blast18-22% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Cresselia Best Moveset
Cresselia runs a standard setup attacker set. Relaxed nature with flexible EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. Levitate supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Cresselia best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Psychic
- Protect
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Lunar Dance
- Moonlight
- Ice Beam
- Thunder Wave
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
You'll find Cresselia at Mirage Spots 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Cresselia Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Cresselia is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 590 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wall. Trickroom 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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