Cresselia
#488 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Lunar Pokémon
Cresselia
#488 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Lunar Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
120
350
444
Attack
70
130
262
Defense
110
202
350
Sp. Atk
75
139
273
Sp. Def
120
220
372
Speed
85
157
295
Total
580
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 SpD |
| Catch rate | 3 |
| Base Exp. | 270 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 0% male 100% female |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,720 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Black 2
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.

Pokémon White 2
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marvelous Bridge | Static encounter, only one chance | 68 | 100% | Have Lunar Wing in bag |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marvelous Bridge | Static encounter, only one chance | 68 | 100% | Have Lunar Wing in bag |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Confusion | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused. |
| Start | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| 11 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| 20 | Mist | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns. |
| 29 | Aurora Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat. |
| 38 | Future Sight | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 10 | Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target. |
| 47 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 57 | Moonlight | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| 66 | Psycho Cut | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 75 | Psycho Shift | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status problems to the target. |
| 84 | Lunar Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its status and HP fully restored. |
| 93 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Psyshock | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage. |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM19 | Telekinesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | ![]() | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM92 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Magic Coat | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Magic Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns. |
| Recycle | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch. |
Traits
Levitate
Ability Slot 1
Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Evades Ground moves.





































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