Is Cresselia Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Ultra Wormhole postgame. Psychic with incredible bulk and AbilityLevitate. Arrives after the story concludes.
Cresselia has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Cresselia resists most of Hala's coverage and hits back hard.
Cresselia has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Cresselia resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Cresselia has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Cresselia resists most of Olivia's coverage and hits back hard.
Cresselia trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Cresselia has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Cresselia has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Cresselia has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Cresselia resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Molayne's team hits Cresselia's weaknesses hard.
Cresselia has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Cresselia has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Cresselia has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Cresselia trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Cresselia on Ultra Space Wilds (interact, Lv 60). LIMITED. Encounter through Ultra Wormholes in Ultra Space Wilds during post-game
How to Get Cresselia in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Cresselia waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space Wilds for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Get Cresselia in Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 |
What is Cresselia Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Cresselia
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x32-39% Astonish 2x12-14% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Sableye builds →Thief 2x29-35% Shadow Sneak 2x22-26% | ||
 Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x29-35% Thief 2x16-20% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x31-36% Astonish 2x11-13% | ||
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x31-36% Thief 2x12-15% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x33-39% Astonish 2x12-14% | ||
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x33-39% Thief 2x13-17% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Umbreon Dark | B | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Ariados builds →Bug Bite 2x30-36% Thief 2x20-24% Shadow Sneak 2x13-16% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x28-33% Astonish 2x10-12% | ||
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Umbreon Dark | B | |
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x40-48% Sucker Punch 2x24-28% Shadow Sneak 2x15-18% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x47-56% Thief 2x15-18% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x42-50% Thief 2x20-25% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x51-60% Leech Life 2x32-37% Shadow Claw 2x28-33% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x45-54% Shadow Ball 2x30-36% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x53-63% Shadow Ball 2x32-39% U-turn 2x27-32% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x45-54% Shadow Claw 2x30-36% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x57-67% Sucker Punch 2x30-36% Shadow Claw 2x30-36% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x47-55% Leech Life 2x30-36% Shadow Claw 2x26-31% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x54-64% Shadow Claw 2x26-31% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x49-57% X-Scissor 2x32-38% Shadow Claw 2x28-34% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x42-50% Shadow Ball 2x28-34% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x57-67% Shadow Ball 2x27-32% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x53-63% Shadow Claw 2x27-31% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x47-56% Leech Life 2x30-35% Shadow Claw 2x26-30% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x64-76% Night Daze 2x36-43% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x47-56% X-Scissor 2x31-37% Shadow Claw 2x28-33% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x57-67% Shadow Ball 2x27-33% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x55-65% Shadow Claw 2x27-32% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x47-56% Leech Life 2x30-36% Shadow Claw 2x26-31% | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x65-76% Night Daze 2x37-44% | ||
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x49-57% X-Scissor 2x32-38% Shadow Claw 2x28-33% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Garchomp builds →Earthquake16-19% Stone Edge16-19% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Gliscor builds →Earthquake10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon25-30% Thunderbolt28-33% Volt Switch22-26% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemKommoniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Kommo-o builds →Close Combat8-10% Drain Punch5-6% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Cresselia View Pelipper builds →U Turn 2x9-10% Hurricane15-17% Scald11-13% | ||
Cresselia Evolutions
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
USUM Cresselia Best Moveset
120 HP with 110/120 defenses makes Cresselia one of the most durable Pokemon available. AbilityLevitate grants Ground immunity. MoveLunar Dance fully heals a teammate at the cost of fainting. But 75 Sp. Atk at 85 Speed lacks offensive presence. The moveset holds B-tier through extreme defensive bulk and Lunar Dance sacrifice utility.
Best Build
Cresselia best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Moonlight
- Lunar Dance
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The level-up pool tells the story here. Cresselia learns Future Sight and Psychic naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 7 types extends the reach beyond that.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Cresselia Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cresselia is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 590 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wall. Ice Beam with Leftovers is the standard set.
Cresselia is a static encounter at Alola Ultra Space Wilds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Cresselia appears at level 60. Prerequisite: LIMITED. Save before the encounter. These one-shot Pokemon don't respawn if you knock them out or run out of Poke Balls.
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.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves