Cresselia is a formidable Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO, known for its high defense and strong Psychic-type moves. Facing off against Cresselia in a Raid requires strategic planning, the right team, and a bit of luck. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you defeat Cresselia in 2024.
KEYPOINT: Due to her Psychic type, Cresselia is susceptible to attacks from the Bug, Ghost, and Dark types. If you want to deal as much damage as you can, it helps to select six Pokémon for your Cresselia Raid Battle lineup who have a Fast Attack and Charged Attack of one of these categories.
Understanding Cresselia
- Type: Psychic
- Weaknesses: Bug, Dark, Ghost
- Resistances: Fighting, Psychic
Cresselia’s Psychic typing makes it vulnerable to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. Its high defense means that while it can take a lot of hits, you’ll need to deal consistent, super-effective damage to bring it down.
The Best Counters for Dealing with Cresselia
In order to defeat Cresselia, you’ll need a Pokémon team that knows how to take advantage of its weaknesses. Here are a few excellent options:
- Chandelier (Fire/Ghost)
- Moveset: Shadow Ball (Charged Move) + Hex (Fast Move)
- Why: Chandelure’s Fire typing provides some protection against any possible Fairy-type techniques from Cresselia, while its Ghost-type moves are quite powerful against Cresselia.
- Giratina (Modified Form) (Dragon/Ghost)
- Moveset: Charged Move (Shadow Ball) + Fast Move (Shadow Claw)
- Why? Because Giratina is heavy and able to absorb blows, its Ghost-type techniques can deliver a lot of damage.
- Darkrai
- Moveset: Dark Pulse (Charged Move) + Snarl (Fast Move)
- Why: Darkrai is a potent counter due to its strong attack stat and its extremely efficient Dark-type techniques against Cresselia.
- Gengar (Poison/Ghost)
- Moveset: Shadow Ball (Charged Move) + Lick (Fast Move)
- Why? Because Gengar’s Shadow Ball has a poor defence and is therefore a glass cannon, it can deliver a lot of damage.
- Yveltal (Ebony/Aerial)
- Moveset: Dark Pulse (Charged Move) + Snarl (Fast Move)
- Why: Yveltal is a great option to erode Cresselia’s health because to his bulk and Dark-type attacks.
- Tyranitar—a Rock/Dark song
- Moveset: Crunch (Charged Move) + Bite (Fast Move)
- Why: Tyranitar is a formidable opponent due to its Dark typing, Crunch, and respectable resistance to techniques of the Psychic type.
- Dragon/Dark Hydreigon
- Moveset: Dark Pulse (Charged Move) + Bite (Fast Move)
- Why: Hydreigon has high resistance due to its dual Dragon typing and its effective Dark-type attacks.
Optimal Team Membership
Make sure your squad consists of a combination of Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type Pokémon while putting together your team to battle Cresselia. What your team should ideally have is:
- Strong Attack: To swiftly deplete Cresselia’s health.
- Bulk: To fend against Cresselia’s formidable attacks.
- Type Diversity: To cover any move sets that Cresselia might surprise you with.
An example team could resemble this:
- Darkrai with Snarl and Dark Pulse; Giratina (Altered Form) with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball; Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball.
- Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, Yveltal with Snarl and Dark Pulse, and Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch.
Tips for Strategy
- Avoid Charged Moves: Cresselia’s Charged Moves, such Future Sight and Moonblast, can do a lot of damage. You can prolong the life of your Pokémon by avoiding them.
- Raid in Groups: With a strong defence, Cresselia is a formidable raid boss. It is advised to take it on with at least 4-6 elite trainers to guarantee victory.
- Increase Damage: Concentrate on very potent moves to increase the amount of damage you deal. It is best to drain its health as quickly as possible.
Weather-Boosting Factors
Weather might alter Cresselia’s movements, therefore consider the following when organising your raid:
- Windy Weather: Increases the difficulty of Cresselia’s psychic-type moves.
- Foggy Weather: Increases the damage advantage of your counters’ Dark and Ghost-type attacks.
- Rainy Weather: Increases the power of Bug-type counters like Scizor by boosting Bug-type moves.
After the Battle: Getting Cresselia
The challenge doesn’t over after you beat Cresselia—you still have to catch it! Here are some pointers:
- Use Golden Razz Berries: These will help you catch Cresselia more often.
- Aim for Excellent Throws: When the target circle is at its smallest, try throwing curveballs and aim for the centre.
- Be patient: Before tossing, wait for Cresselia to come back to the centre. It may move around.
In summary
In Pokémon GO, defeating Cresselia necessitates the appropriate group, plan, and degree of luck. Through concentration on its vulnerabilities and building a potent group of counters, you can defeat this legendary Pokémon and add it to your collection. To improve your chances of success, always remember to practise your throws, plan for the weather and raid with friends.
