Cresselia (#0488) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP120180–227350–444

Atk7067–134130–262

Def110103–178202–350

SpA7572–139139–273

SpD120112–189220–372

Spe8581–150157–295

Total580Higher than 91% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Cresselia outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Abilities

Levitate
Evades Ground moves.

Competitive

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7.82% of teams · rank #27 · Singles · 1695+ rating · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest
EVs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
Tera Type: Fairy

Calm Mind
Moonlight
Moonblast
Stored Power

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players3.36%
Rated 1500+4.58%
Rated 1695+7.82%
Rated 1825+9.39%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.82%

Moves

Calm Mind73.9%
Moonlight70.4%
Moonblast59.3%
Stored Power40.2%
Ice Beam30.8%
Lunar Dance26%
Thunderbolt22.8%
Lunar Blessing17%
Thunder Wave13.5%
Trick Room12%

Items

Leftovers63.5%
Covert Cloak9.4%
Mental Herb7.3%
Eject Button6.2%
Rocky Helmet4.4%
Light Clay3.9%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Modest 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe10.4%
Modest 80 HP / 252 SpA / 176 Spe10.2%
Bold 252 HP / 204 Def / 52 Spe9%
Modest 160 HP / 252 SpA / 96 Spe8.1%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD5.3%

Tera types

Fairy31.5%
Poison29.8%
Electric23.9%
Steel9.3%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Cresselia does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

6MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

12Aurora BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.IceSpec65100%20

18PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

24Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

30SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

36Psycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

42MoonlightHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.FairyStatus——5

48SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

54PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

60MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

66Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

72Lunar BlessingThe user receives a blessing from the crescent moon, restoring HP and curing status conditions for itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle.PsychicStatus——5

72Lunar DanceUser faints, and its replacement is fully healed.PsychicStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 45

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Lunar Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Forest

Hisui#230

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.
Legends: Arceus
Those who sleep holding CRESSELIA’s feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
Diamond · Pearl · X · Omega Ruby