
| Max CP | 3,269 |
| Generation | Sinnoh (Gen 4) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Cresselia is a Psychic-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,269 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Cresselia has base stats of 152 Attack, 258 Defense, and 260 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 670.
With a strong Defense stat of 258, Cresselia is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Windy weather, Cresselia receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Cresselia is 20km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psycho Cut STAB | Psychic | 5 | +8 | 8.3 | - | - | - |
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 20 | +15 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Moonblast | Fairy | 130 | -70 | - | 110 | -60 |
| Futuresight STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Grass Knot ELITE | Grass | 90 | -50 | - | 90 | -50 |
Cresselia takes increased damage from these types:
Cresselia takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Cresselia in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 4 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 6 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 8 |
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 9 |
| Dark Dragon | 256 | 188 | 211 | 4,147 |
| 10 |
| Psychic Ghost | 255 | 191 | 264 | 4,625 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 1,496 |
| 3 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 1,493 |
| 7 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 1,497 |
| 8 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 1,497 |
| 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 1,490 |
| 10 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 1,493 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 38 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 38 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 37 | 2,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 38 | 2,499 |
| 5 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 38 | 2,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 38 | 2,499 |
| 7 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 38 | 2,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 37 | 2,489 |
| 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 37 | 2,496 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 38 | 2,494 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,449 | 1,224 | 1,633 | 2,041 | 2,857 | 3,240 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,445 | 1,222 | 1,630 | 2,037 | 2,852 | 3,234 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,445 | 1,222 | 1,630 | 2,037 | 2,852 | 3,234 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,426 | 1,213 | 1,617 | 2,021 | 2,830 | 3,209 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,431 | 1,215 | 1,621 | 2,026 | 2,837 | 3,216 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,402 | 1,201 | 1,601 | 2,002 | 2,803 | 3,178 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,379 | 1,189 | 1,586 | 1,982 | 2,775 | 3,147 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,376 | 1,188 | 1,584 | 1,980 | 2,772 | 3,143 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,333 | 1,166 | 1,555 | 1,944 | 2,721 | 3,085 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,107 | 1,053 | 1,404 | 1,756 | 2,458 | 2,787 |
Important CP values for Cresselia with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,240 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,857 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,555 - 1,633 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,944 - 2,041 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,555 - 1,633 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,166 - 1,224 CP |
Maximum CP for Cresselia with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 26 | 2,857 |
| 2 | 2,857 | 27 | 2,857 |
| 3 | 2,857 | 28 | 2,857 |
| 4 | 2,857 | 29 | 2,857 |
| 5 | 385 | 30 | 2,449 |
| 6 | 2,857 | 31 | 2,857 |
| 7 | 2,857 | 32 | 2,857 |
| 8 | 2,857 | 33 | 2,857 |
| 9 | 2,857 | 34 | 2,857 |
| 10 | 816 | 35 | 2,653 |
| 11 | 2,857 | 36 | 2,857 |
| 12 | 2,857 | 37 | 2,857 |
| 13 | 2,857 | 38 | 2,857 |
| 14 | 2,857 | 39 | 2,857 |
| 15 | 1,224 | 40 | 2,857 |
| 16 | 2,857 | 41 | 2,857 |
| 17 | 2,857 | 42 | 2,857 |
| 18 | 2,857 | 43 | 2,857 |
| 19 | 2,857 | 44 | 2,857 |
| 20 | 1,633 | 45 | 3,056 |
| 21 | 2,857 | 46 | 2,857 |
| 22 | 2,857 | 47 | 2,857 |
| 23 | 2,857 | 48 | 2,857 |
| 24 | 2,857 | 49 | 2,857 |
| 25 | 2,041 | 50 | 3,240 |
Cresselia (#488) is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,269 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Cresselia is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Cresselia in 2026.
Cresselia's Attack stat is 152 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Cresselia may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 258 Defense (Elite) and 260 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 670. This excellent bulk makes Cresselia very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Cresselia's stat distribution favors defense.
The best moveset for Cresselia depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Psycho Cut (Fast) with Aurora Beam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Cresselia has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Cresselia has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
In Great League, Cresselia can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark types.
In Master League, Cresselia faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
Cresselia appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Bug, Ghost, Dark-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Cresselia at Level 20 (1,555 - 1,633 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,944 - 2,041 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,633 CP.
Cresselia can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 20km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Shiny Cresselia is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Cresselia gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,944 - 2,041 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Cresselia's max CP?
A: 3,240 CP at Level 50, or 2,857 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Cresselia good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Cresselia be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Cresselia is available.
Q: What is Cresselia weak to?
A: Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Psycho Cut + Aurora Beam for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.