Where to find Cresselia in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Cresselia is a legendary Pokémon that has made a return once again in Pokémon Legends Arceus. Cresselia originally appeared in Generation IV’s Pokémon Diamond and Pearl as part of the Lunar Duo, her counterpart was Darkrai, the star of the 2007 movie The Rise of Darkrai.

In the original previous titles, you can find Cresselia on Fullmoon Island, but you will be unable to capture her during a first encounter. Rather, she’ll fly away and leave behind a Lunar Feather which can be used to awaken an NPC from a nightmare, and further establish the link between Cresselia and the Nightmare Pokémon.

Players will not actually get a Lunar Feather during their first encounter with Cresselia, they can simply capture it. So in this article we’ll be guiding you on where to find Cresselia in Pokémon Legends Arceus.

How To Find Cresselia In Pokémon Legends: Arceus

In order to find Cresselia, you will have to speak with Cogita at the Ancient Retreat in the post-game where you’ll receive a series of quests that will lead to new Plates and different Legendary Pokémon to capture. The quest that lets you capture Cresselia is Mission 23: The Plate of Moonview Arena.

You will come back to this arena in the Coronet Highlands and a cutscene that features the wardens Melli and Calaba will play. Players will then walk into Moonview Arena to battle a mysterious Pokémon which is Cresselia.