Ultra League PvP guide
Cresselia (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Cresselia (Shadow) is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #46. Its recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Grass Knot and Moonblast.
Ultra League
#46
Strong pick
Type
Psychic
Best Fast Move
Psycho Cut
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,230
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CRESSELIA (SHADOW)
Is Cresselia (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cresselia (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #46.
Cresselia (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #219 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #362.
Cresselia (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #362 | 78.6 | Psycho Cut, Grass Knot, Moonblast |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #46 | 88.6 | Psycho Cut, Grass Knot, Moonblast |
| Master League | #219 | 60.4 | Confusion, Moonblast, Grass Knot |
Best Moveset for Cresselia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Cresselia (Shadow) is Psycho Cut with Grass Knot and Moonblast.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Cresselia (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Cresselia (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Psycho Cut → Grass Knot
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Psycho Cut → Moonblast
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Cresselia (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Cresselia (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight282
- Tinkaton283
- Feraligatr424
- Snorlax434
- Empoleon490
Cresselia (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Cresselia (Shadow)'s Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Cresselia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Cresselia (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Cresselia (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
19% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
21% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
27% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Resisted
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
20% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
21% HP
Ratings are shown from Cresselia (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Cresselia (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Cresselia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Cresselia (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Cresselia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Cresselia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Cresselia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Cresselia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Cresselia (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Cresselia (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 2/15/13 | 1,500 | 20 | 2,445,690 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 1,496 | 20 | 2,444,716 | |
| #3 | 2/13/15 | 1,500 | 20 | 2,442,667 | |
| #4 | 0/13/8 | 1,498 | 20.5 | 2,441,099 | |
| #5 | 0/8/13 | 1,498 | 20.5 | 2,440,432 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 2,499 | 37.5 | 5,284,314 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,499 | 37.5 | 5,278,913 | |
| #3 | 0/13/11 | 2,499 | 38 | 5,273,455 | |
| #4 | 0/15/12 | 2,494 | 37.5 | 5,273,328 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 2,499 | 37.5 | 5,273,328 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,230 | 50 | 7,436,350 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 3,225 | 50 | 7,409,111 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,225 | 50 | 7,404,158 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 3,211 | 50 | 7,391,821 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 3,219 | 50 | 7,381,871 |
Cresselia (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Cresselia (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Cresselia (Shadow) 2/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 92
- Defense
- 163.1
- HP
- 163
Ultra League
Cresselia (Shadow) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 37.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 118
- Defense
- 210.3
- HP
- 213
Master League
Cresselia (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,230
- Attack
- 140.3
- Defense
- 229.4
- HP
- 231
Cresselia (Shadow) Evolution
Cresselia (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Cresselia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Cresselia (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Cresselia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cresselia (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Grass Knot and Moonblast.
Is Cresselia (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cresselia (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #46.
What counters Cresselia (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Tinkaton and Feraligatr are among the strongest current counters to Cresselia (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Cresselia (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Cresselia (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×).