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Cress

Water-type Gym Leader · Striaton City

Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.

Cress is featured in Pokémon Black / White — Water-type Gym Leader. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.

Edition covered

Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.

Biography

He shares the first Gym with his brothers Chili and Cilan.

Appearance

Cress has blue hair swept over one eye and wears a waiter’s uniform.

Personality

Cress brings a distinct identity to the Striaton City Gym, combining a specialist team with a role in the surrounding community.

Role in the story

Cress is the opponent when the player chooses Tepig.

Gameplay and encounters

Prepare for the actual Pokémon in the battle, including secondary types and coverage moves. Reusable TMs make adjusting your team’s moves before a Gym challenge easier.