How to beat Pokemon Go Cresselia Raid: Weaknesses, counters & can it be shiny?

Cresselia is back to Pokemon Go 5-Star Raids, and players are eager to catch this Legendary Pokemon. So, here’s all you need to know about the best counters for Cresselia Raids in Pokemon Go, alongside its shiny availability.

Pokemon Go has given players an exciting February with challenging Raid Battles, Spotlight Hour events, and the highly-anticipated Go Tour: Sinnoh.

Several Legendary Pokemon are being featured in Raids this month, and the popular Cresselia is one of them. Many players have used Cresselia in previous Generations, and since then, it has been one of the most sought-after species in all Pokemon games.

Now players can get themselves Cresselia in Pokemon Go, and their enthusiasm is at an all-time high. They are looking forward to Cresselia’s moveset and if its shiny is available in Pokemon Go. But before that, they will have to successfully defeat and capture Cresselia in Raid Battles.

So, here’s everything you need to know about Cresselia in Pokemon Go, including the best counters, moveset, and shiny availability.

• How to get Cresselia in Pokemon Go
• Type & weaknesses
• Best counters for Cresselia
• Cresselia’s complete moveset
  • Fast Moves
  • Charged Moves
• Shiny Cresselia availability

How to get Cresselia in Pokemon Go

You can get Cresselia in Pokemon Go by defeating it in 5-Star Raid Battles running until March 1, 2024. After you beat the Raid Boss, Cresselia will appear as an encounter for you to catch.

Cresselia Pokemon Go type & weaknesses

Cresselia is a pure Psychic-type Pokemon in Pokemon Go.

Coming to its weaknesses, Cresselia is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks. Players should note that Cresselia is extremely bulky, and it is one of the most difficult Raid Bosses to beat in Pokemon Go. So, we recommend building high-level counters with good Attack stats to get the job done without much effort.

Best counters for Cresselia Raid in Pokemon Go

The overall best counter for Cresselia Pokemon Go Raid is Mega Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing.

While Mega Tyranitar is the go-to counter for Cresselia, there are other Pokemon that can help you beat the Raid Battle. Here are the best Cresselia Pokemon Go counters:

• Mega Tyranitar: With a monstrous Attack stat, high bulk, excellent moveset, and the Mega bonus, Mega Tyranitar is the perfect package to beat Cresselia.
• Hydreigon: This three-headed Dragon-type Pokemon deals high DPS (Damage Per Second) while also shrugging off the Raid Boss’ Psychic-type moves.
• Darkrai: Cresselia’s counterpart Darkrai is an amazing Pokemon to shell out high damage numbers in the Raid Battle.
• Mega Gengar: Though Mega Gengar doesn’t last too long on the battlefield, it can take out a huge chunk of health from Cresselia with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball.
• Volcarona: Strong Bug-type moves and impressive stats help Volcarona in dishing out high Total Damage Output (TDO) against Cresselia.

You can also use other counters such as Weavile, Mega Beedrill, Chandelure, Gholdengo, and Giratina (Origin).

All Cresselia moves in Pokemon Go

Here’s the complete Cresselia moveset in Pokemon Go:

Fast Moves

• Psycho Cut (Psychic)
• Confusion (Psychic)

Charged Moves

• Future Sight (Psychic)
• Moonblast (Fairy)
• Grass Knot (Grass)
• Aurora Beam (Ice)

Can Cresselia be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Cresselia is available in Pokemon Go.

Lucky players can encounter shiny Cresselia after beating it in a 5-Star Raid Battle. Legendary Pokemon in Raids have a higher shiny rate than wild spawns. What’s more, shiny Raid Pokemon are a guaranteed catch. The odds of encountering a shiny Cresselia in Pokemon Go are 1 in 20 or 5% chance.

That’s all you need to know about Cresselia in Pokemon Go. For more on Pokemon Go, be sure to check out our other guides:

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