Cresselia (Japanese: クレセリアKureseria) is a Psychic-Type Legendary Pokémon, and is a fourth generation Pokémon. Cresselia is female, and only one of the few many Legendary Pokémon to have a gender. It represents the cresent moon, and is the lunar Pokémon. It is always Female. Cresselia serves as a rival to Darkrai.
Cresselia has a series of horns near its head that resemble cresent moons. It has a yellow stripe that stretches from its face to the tail. The rest of the body is blue. It has three pink wings, two under Cresselia and one on, that becomes lighter. When shiny, the pink wings become a teal color, it's body becomes purple, and on it's forehead, what used to be pink becomes teal.
Cresselia did not appear during the Generation I - III games.
Diamond
Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
Pearl
Shiny particles are released from its wings like a veil. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
Platinum
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.
HeartGold
Those who sleep holding Cresselia's feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
SoulSilver
Those who sleep holding Cresselia's feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.
Black
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.
White
On nights around the quarter moon, the aurora from its tail extends and undulates beautifully.
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Omega Ruby
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In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Cresselia made an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as seen in the background of the stage Spear Pillar, Palkia and Dialga also appear there. To attack, she will release a lunar "boomerang" that flies around the stage, bringing damage to the players it hits.