In Pokémon GO Cresselia returns to the raids! We will tell you how to defeat the Pokémon with just three players.
You need to be at this level: Cresselia is hardly beatable with only two players. However, it is significantly easier with three. It is enough if you are level 30. The stronger your Pokémon are, the easier it will be to defeat Cresselia.
How to get Cresselia: The return of Cresselia starts today, on May 27 at 10 PM. You have until June 18 to battle it. If you are lucky, it could also be Shiny.
How to defeat Cresselia with just three players
Use these counters: Cresselia is a Psychic type, which makes it weak against Dark, Ghost, and Bug types.
These bonuses make it easier: If you are at level 30, you will depend on suitable weather and a high friendship level. The higher your level is, the less important these bonuses become.
Defeating Cresselia at Level 30 – Here’s how
Meet these requirements: At level 30, defeating Cresselia is very difficult. It must be foggy or rainy in the game. Additionally, you need to be best friends with your game partners.
Use these Pokémon: Ghost and Dark type Pokémon are the best options. However, even a Bug-type Pokémon like Scizor can defeat the legendary monster.
- Giratina (Origin Form) with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball (only in fog)
- Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball (only in fog)
- Snibunna with Feint and Leech Life (only in fog)
- Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball (only in fog)
- Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch (only in fog)
- Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball (only in fog)
- Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball (only in fog)
- Houndoom with Snarl and Leech Life (only in fog)
- Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor (only in rain)
Defeating Cresselia at Level 35 – Here’s how
Meet these requirements: The weather is not as crucial here. Nonetheless, suitable weather would be ideal to avoid any problems.
Use these Pokémon: At level 35, the counters mentioned above also work. Additionally, two of these counters can defeat Cresselia in any weather:
- Giratina (Origin Form) with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
Depending on the weather, there are more counters available that can defeat Cresselia:
- Kramshef with Snarl and Foul Play (only in fog)
- Traunmagil with Curse and Shadow Ball (only in fog)
- Absol with Snarl and Foul Play (only in fog)
- Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor (only in rain)
- Yanmega with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz (only in rain)
Defeating Cresselia at Level 40 – Here’s how
Meet these requirements: If your Pokémon are at maximum level, you have a good chance of defeating Cresselia with three players. At this point, the weather is not as critical. However, a high friendship level is still important.
Use these Pokémon: Two more Pokémon can defeat Cresselia at this level without a weather bonus. These include:
- Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
- Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Additionally, other Pokémon with weather bonuses can take on Cresselia. Use these monsters at level 40:
- Raikou with Thunder Shock and Shadow Ball (only in fog)
- Tohaido with Bite and Crunch (only in fog)
- Alakazam with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball (only in fog)
- Drifzel with Curse and Shadow Ball (only in fog)
You also have better chances of getting EX-Raids:
