Pokemon GO Cresselia raid guide: Best counters, Shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

A Pokemon GO Cresselia raid guide will be helpful for trainers wishing to take down the raid boss. The Legendary Pokemon will feature in 5-star raids from 10 am local time on Monday, April 21, until 10 pm local time on Thursday, May 1, 2025. It is a mono Psychic-type creature, giving it three weaknesses: Bug, Ghost, and Dark.

This article covers Cresselia's weaknesses and provides you with a list of the best counters. Crucial post-battle information, such as Shiny odds and hundo CP, has also been discussed.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Cresselia raids

The best counters to Cresselia are Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega or Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Gengar, and Mega Houndoom.

Cresselia in the anime (Image via TPC)

Here's a type-wise breakdown of the best counters to Cresselia in Pokemon GO:

Best Dark-type counters to Cresselia

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Tyranitar (Mega/Shadow/Regular)	Bite	Brutal Swing
Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play
Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play
Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing

Best Ghost-type counters to Cresselia

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Gengar	Lick	Shadow Ball
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Shadow Claw	Moongeist Beam
Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball
Shadow Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball

Best Bug-type counters to Cresselia

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Heracross	Struggle Bug	Megahorn
Mega/Shadow Pinsir	Bug Bite	X-Scissor
Mega/Shadow Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor
Pheromosa	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz
Volcarona	Bug Bite	Bug Buzz

The following search strings will give you the best counters to Cresselia in your collection:

• Dark&@Dark&cp2000-
• Ghost&@Ghost&cp2000-
• Dark&@Dark&cp2000-

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What is strong against Pokemon GO Cresselia raids?

The following types of attacks are strong against Cresselia raids in Pokemon GO:

• Dark
• Ghost
• Bug

What are Cresselia's resistances?

• Psychic
• Fighting

Do not use attacks of these elemental types. Use our Pokemon Type Calculator to learn about Cresselia's offensive type matchups.

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Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Cresselia raids?

It is impossible to solo defeat Cresselia in Pokemon GO raids. Its defensive stats give it too much staying power on the battlefield.

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Shiny odds from Cresselia raids in Pokemon GO

Shiny Cresselia has been available in the game since May 2019. It will be available once you defeat these battles.

Cresselia shiny comparison (Image via TPC)

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Cresselia 100% CP from raids (hundo CP)

Without weather boost, hundo Cresselia will be at 1,633 CP, and if the weather is Cloudy or Foggy, it will be at 2,041 CP.

Here is a breakdown of Cresselia's minimum and maximum CPs from raids:

• No weather boost: 1,555 - 1,633 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Windy): 2,041 - 1,944 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Pokemon GO Cresselia raid boss stats and moves

• Combat Power: 33,794
• Attack: 152
• Defense: 258
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Confusion and Psycho Cut
• Charged Attacks: Aurora Beam, Future Sight, and Moonblast

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