Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Cresselia - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Cresselia

Cresselia in Other Pokemon Games
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Cresselia is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Cresselia and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Cresselia learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Cresselia.

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus RegigigasRegigigas
(#229)
Pokemon Legends Arceus CresseliaCresselia
(#230)
Pokemon Legends Arceus TornadusTornadus
(#231)

How to Get Cresselia

How to Beat and Get Cresselia

The Plate of Moonview Area Mission Steps
1
Head to Moonview Arena, next to the Summit Camp in the Coronet Highlands after accepting the Mission The Plate of Moonview Arena.
2 Near the Summit Camp, talk to Melli, watch a quick cutscene, and prepare to battle Cresselia!
Bug as of Version 1.0.2: It is a must to talk to Melli first before catching Cresselia. Catching Cresselia without talking to Melli can potentially soft-lock your game, making you unable to complete the Mission.
3 PLA Cresselia Confusion
Right at the start of battle, Cresselia will cast a confusion spell to the player, consequently reversing your movement controls. If there are spirals over the player's head, prepare to move oppositely to go where you intend to be.
4 PLA Cresselia Forcefield
Cancel out Cresselia's confusion spell by throwing a Poke Ball to the force field that surrounds it. Once the force field has vanished, send out a Pokemon by throwing a Poke Ball directly at Cresselia and commence battle!
5 PLA Cresselia Weakness
Take advantage of Cresselia's weaknesses to Bug, Ghost, and Dark type moves. Paralyzing or putting Cresselia to sleep is also recommended once weakened to make catching it easier!

Cresselia Evolution

Evolution Line
Cresselia ImageCresselia
This Pokemon does not evolve.

Research Tasks for Cresselia

Research Tasks and Objectives

Research Task Objectives
Double Icon
Number caught 1
Double Icon
Times you've seen it use Moonblast 1/3/6/12/25
Times you've seen it use Lunar Blessing 1/3/6/12/25
Times you've seen it use a strong style move 1/3/6/12/25
Double Icon
Times you've seen it use an agile style move 1/3/8/20/40
Double Icon = 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Cresselia's Research Tasks Fast

Use Moonblast in Agile Style 3 times.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Cresselia Type and Basic Info

Cresselia - Basic Info

Category Lunar Pokemon
Type
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon
Height 4' 11" Weight 188.7 lbs
Pokedex Entry Cresselia is reminiscent of the crescent moon. It leaves a brilliant line of light in its wake as it flies across the night sky. I daresay it resembles the heavenly maiden who created the Milky Way.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
None

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
None ImageNone

Cresselia Type Effectiveness

Type
Takes 4x damage
(Weakness)
-
Takes 2x damage
(Weakness)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
(Resistance)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
(Resistance)
-
Takes 0x damage
(Immunity)
-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Cresselia

Cresselia Base Stats

HP
120
Atk
70
Def
120
Sp. Atk
75
Sp. Def
130
Speed
85
Total Base Stats
600

Cresselia Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master) Move Type BP Acc. PP
1 (12) Tackle Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 40 100 30
6 (17) Confusion Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 50 100 20
12 (23) Slash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 70 100 15
19 (31) Psycho Cut Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 70 100 15
27 (39) Recover Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
36 (49) Psychic Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 80 100 10
46 (59) Moonblast Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fairy Type Icon 85 100 10
57 (71) Lunar Blessing Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 0 - 10

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move Type BP Acc PP
Swift Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 60 - 20
Power Shift Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
Calm Mind Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 0 - 10
Rest Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
Psycho Cut Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 70 100 15
Zen Headbutt Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 80 90 10
Charge Beam Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Electric Type Icon 50 90 15
Energy Ball Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Grass Type Icon 80 100 10
Icy Wind Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 60 95 20
Shadow Ball Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ghost Type Icon 80 100 10
Giga Impact Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 120 90 5
Hyper Beam Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 120 90 5
Ice Beam Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 80 100 10
Psychic Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 80 100 10

Cresselia Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus RegigigasRegigigas
(#229)
Pokemon Legends Arceus CresseliaCresselia
(#230)
Pokemon Legends Arceus TornadusTornadus
(#231)

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Cresselia in Other Pokemon Games

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