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Cresseliain Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

psychic

Pokédex Entry

Lunar Pokémon

Those who sleep holding Cresselia's feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.

Cresselia in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Cresselia is #488 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux. This page covers its psychic typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it.

Type
Psychic
Dex
#488
Abilities

Grants Immunity from Ground-Type damage.

Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
100% Female
Egg Groups
undiscovered
Hatch Rate
Slowest (40 cycles)
Catch Rate
3
pokeball
Poké Ball1.6%
greatball
Great Ball1.6%
ultraball
Ultra Ball1.6%
Base Exp
210
EV Yield
3 SpecialDefense
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
bug ×2ghost ×2dark ×2
Resists
fighting ×0.5psychic ×0.5

Evolution Chain

How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Mt. Moon at level 65.

LocationLevelMethodFormHeld ItemPrerequisite
Mt. MoonLv. 65static-Moon Stone-

Level Up Moves (15)

ConfusionLevel: 1psychic
PWR50ACC100PP25
A weak telekinetic attack that may also leave the foe confused.
Icy WindLevel: 1ice
PWR55ACC95PP15
A chilling wind is used to attack. It also lowers the Speed stat.
Double TeamLevel: 1normal
PWR0ACC0PP15
The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
SafeguardLevel: 9normal
PWR0ACC0PP25
It protects the user's party from all status problems for five turns.
Aurora BeamLevel: 17ice
PWR65ACC100PP20
A rainbow-colored attack beam. It may lower the foe's Attack stat.
MistLevel: 24ice
PWR0ACC0PP30
The ally party is protected by a mist that prevents stat reductions.
PsybeamLevel: 31psychic
PWR65ACC100PP20
A peculiar ray is shot at the foe. It may leave the foe confused.
MoonlightLevel: 38fairy
PWR0ACC0PP5
Restores the user's HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.
SlashLevel: 45normal
PWR70ACC100PP20
The foe is slashed with claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Dazzling GleamLevel: 52fairy
PWR80ACC100PP10
The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
PsychicLevel: 59psychic
PWR90ACC100PP10
A strong telekinetic attack. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Psycho ShiftLevel: 66psychic
PWR0ACC90PP10
The user transfers its status problems to the target using psychic powers.
MoonblastLevel: 73fairy
PWR95ACC100PP15
The foe is attacked with the power of the moon, this may lower its Sp. Atk.
Ice BeamLevel: 80ice
PWR95ACC100PP10
The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Lunar DanceLevel: 87psychic
PWR0ACC0PP10
The user faints, but will fully heal the Pokémon taking its place.

TM/HM Moves (20)

Curseghost
PWR0ACC0PP10TM03
A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
Toxicpoison
PWR0ACC85PP10TM06
A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Calm Mindpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP20TM09
The user focuses its mind to raise the Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Hidden Powertypeless
PWR60ACC100PP15TM10
An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny Dayfire
PWR0ACC0PP5TM11
The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Hyper Beamnormal
PWR150ACC90PP5TM15
A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn.
Protectnormal
PWR0ACC0PP10TM17
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain Dancewater
PWR0ACC0PP5TM18
A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
Solarbeamgrass
PWR120ACC100PP10TM22
A 2-turn move that blasts the foe with absorbed energy in the 2nd turn.
Returnnormal
PWR1ACC100PP20TM27
This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Psychicpsychic
PWR90ACC100PP10TM29
A strong telekinetic attack. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Ballghost
PWR80ACC100PP15TM30
A shadowy blob is hurled at the foe. May also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Double Teamnormal
PWR0ACC0PP15TM32
The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Swaggernormal
PWR0ACC90PP15TM34
A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swiftnormal
PWR60ACC0PP20TM39
Star-shaped rays that never miss are fired at all foes in battle.
Dream Eaterpsychic
PWR100ACC100PP15TM42
Absorbs half the damage it inflicted on a sleeping foe to restore HP.
Detectfighting
PWR0ACC0PP5TM43
Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Restpsychic
PWR0ACC0PP10TM44
The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Fury Cutterbug
PWR20ACC95PP20TM49
An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
Flashnormal
PWR0ACC100PP20HM05
A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves.

Move Tutor Moves (17)

Grass Knot(National Park, New Bark Town)grass
PWR1ACC100PP20Tutor
Grass snares and trips the foe. It does more damage to heavier foes.
Ice Beam(Celadon City)ice
PWR95ACC100PP10Tutor
The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Zen Headbutt(Blackthorn City, Route 8)psychic
PWR80ACC100PP15Tutor
The user focuses and rams the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.
Charge Beam(Saffron City)electric
PWR50ACC90PP10Tutor
The user fires a load of electricity that may raise the user's Sp. Atk.
Dazzling Gleam(Route 26)fairy
PWR80ACC100PP10Tutor
The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Mud-Slap(Violet City)ground
PWR20ACC100PP10Tutor
Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Sleep Talk(Ecruteak City)normal
PWR0ACC0PP10Tutor
While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Power Gem(Pewter City)rock
PWR80ACC100PP20Tutor
The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles like gemstones.
Energy Ball(Celadon City)grass
PWR80ACC100PP10Tutor
The foe is blasted with natural energy. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Signal Beam(Saffron City)bug
PWR75ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is hit with a flashing beam that may also cause confusion.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)normal
PWR70ACC100PP20Tutor
An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)normal
PWR0ACC100PP10Tutor
The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)normal
PWR85ACC100PP15Tutor
The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Moonblast(Celadon Dept., Underwater Kanto)fairy
PWR95ACC100PP15Tutor
The foe is attacked with the power of the moon, this may lower its Sp. Atk.
Thunder Wave(Goldenrod Dept.)electric
PWR0ACC90PP20Tutor
A weak electric shock that is sure to cause paralysis if it hits.
Skill Swap(Goldenrod Dept.)psychic
PWR0ACC100PP10Tutor
The user employs its psychic power to swap abilities with the foe.
Trick Room(Battle Tower, Tin Tower)psychic
PWR0ACC0PP5Tutor
Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for five turns.

Type Summary

3
Weaknesses
2
Resistances
0
Immunities
13
Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Cresselia. Use these types to counter it effectively.

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Cresselia resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Base Stats

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