Competitive Information for Cresselia [Sun/Moon]
Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.
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Note: Pokemon with the Levitate ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Cresselia? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Cresselia is here! This phenomenal Pokémon is Psychic-typed and ready to shine! It's a sight to see Cresselia out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Discover Cresselia's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Mental Herb / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Ice Beam
- Lunar Dance / Psychic
- Moonlight / Moonblast
- Trick Room
Cresselia stands out as a storied Physical Wall in single battles. This moveset attempts to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. With Levitate, Cresselia is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Cresselia unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Mental Herb equipped to it, cures Cresselia of attract, disable, encore, heal block, taunt, torment then the Mental Herb gets consumed. With a Rocky Helmet equipped to it, if Cresselia is hit by a contact move, the attacker loses 1/6 of its max hp.
◆ Lunar Dance is a status move (Cresselia faints. Replacement is fully healed, with pp).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Moonlight is a status move (heals your Cresselia by a weather-dependent amount).
◆ Moonblast is a special 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Return / Slash
- Fury Cutter
- Moonlight
For single battles, Cresselia is a eminent Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with destructive physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Cresselia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Cresselia is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Cresselia unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Cresselia has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Fury Cutter is a physical 40-base power Bug-type move (power doubles with each hit, up to 160).
◆ Moonlight is a status move (heals your Cresselia by a weather-dependent amount).
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Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Moonblast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Ice Beam
Taking on single battles? Cresselia is a iconic Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using intense special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Cresselia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Cresselia is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Cresselia unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Cresselia has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Moonblast is a special 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Moveset:
- Moonlight
- Protect
- Double Team
- Toxic
In single battles, Cresselia is known as a celebrated Physical Wall. This moveset is designed to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Cresselia last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Levitate, Cresselia is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Cresselia unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Annoyer set. Use double team to avoid getting hit. Poison your opponent with Toxic, then alternate between double teams and protects until your HP is low, then start using Moonlight!
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Cresselia this turn).
◆ Double Team is a status move (raises your Cresselia's evasiveness by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
Note: This moveset is vulnerable to Taunt. Ensure you include at least one damage-dealing move to avoid this risk.
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Cresselia? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Return / Slash
- Fury Cutter
- Moonlight
Cresselia stands out as a powerful Physical Sweeper in double battles. This setup is intended to crush rivals using formidable physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Cresselia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Cresselia is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Cresselia unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Cresselia has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Fury Cutter is a physical 40-base power Bug-type move (power doubles with each hit, up to 160).
◆ Moonlight is a status move (heals your Cresselia by a weather-dependent amount).
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Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Moonblast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Cresselia stands out as a prodigious Special Sweeper in double battles. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Cresselia's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Cresselia is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Cresselia unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Cresselia has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Moonblast is a special 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Psychium Z
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 168 Def / 88 SpD
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Moonblast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Trick Room
Prepare for single battles with Cresselia as a iconic Defensive Trick Roomer. With Levitate, Cresselia is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Cresselia unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Cresselia has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Moonblast is a special 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Cresselia can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Cresselia.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Cresselia can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Cresselia
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Cresselia's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
Most notable and possible best moves for Cresselia
- Calm Mind
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Lunar Dance
- Moonblast
- Moonlight
- Protect
- Psychic
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Cresselia in Sun and Moon
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/4/0/ )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/252/0/4/0/ )
- Optimize Cresselia's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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