# Cresselia - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Cresselia builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cresselia Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Cresselia)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Cresselia
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Cresselia.

## Common Moves
- **Moonlight**: 77.211%
- **Lunar Dance**: 57.407%
- **Moonblast**: 43.455%
- **Calm Mind**: 42.478%
- **Thunder Wave**: 36.376%
- **Stored Power**: 35.458%
- **Ice Beam**: 30.433%
- **Trick Room**: 20.486%
- **Reflect**: 15.807%
- **Light Screen**: 15.739%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Eject Button**: 30.388%
- **Covert Cloak**: 20.503%
- **Leftovers**: 19.135%
- **Light Clay**: 15.725%
- **Mental Herb**: 4.197%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.316%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.965%
- **Other**: 3.769%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 50.448%
- **Walking Wake**: 45.811%
- **Ninetales**: 39.984%
- **Raging Bolt**: 34.790%
- **Kingambit**: 20.306%
- **Hatterene**: 16.167%

## FAQ for Cresselia in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Cresselia?
The most common moves for Cresselia are Moonlight, Lunar Dance, Moonblast, Calm Mind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Cresselia?
Cresselia is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Walking Wake, Ninetales, Raging Bolt. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Cresselia?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Cresselia?
The top build for Cresselia features a **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/200/0/60/0`. This configuration accounts for 13.672% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cresselia?
Cresselia is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Eject Button** (30.388%).

### What is the most common role for Cresselia?
Based on common item usage (Eject Button), Cresselia often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Cresselia?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 120 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 110 |
| Sp. Atk | 75 |
| Sp. Def | 120 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Cresselia on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Cresselia) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Cresselia
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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