Celesteela Best Moveset
Steel/Flying typing resists 9 types, and balanced stats across 97-107 in HP, Attack, Defense, and Sp. Atk give the moveset both offensive and defensive flexibility. AbilityBeast Boost grows whichever stat is highest. MoveLeech Seed drains opponents for sustained pressure. A-tier because the typing and balanced bulk make it hard to remove from play.
Steel/Flying with Beast Boost and Leech Seed in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 101/103/101 all-around bulk. Heavy Slam hit lighter Pokemon harder. Top tier on debut as a Leech Seed tank.
Best Moves
Best Build
Celesteela best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Flamethrower
- Protect
- Heavy Slam
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Electric coverage was more common, and faster Steel-types with better utility appeared. Two gens but only one at the top.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Air Slash
- Flamethrower
- Autotomize
- Meteor Beam
Recommended Teammates
Celesteela Weakness
Fire and Electric moves hit Celesteela for super-effective damage. The upside? Poison and Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. It resists 8 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Celesteela's overall bulk (97/103/101) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Flying, Psychic, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Ground |
What is Celesteela Weak Against
FortressBest Pokemon Against Celesteela
S | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Celesteela View Yveltal builds →Dark Pulse21-25% Sucker Punch20-23% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Celesteela View Gliscor builds →Knock Off11-13% | ||
B | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Celesteela View Blaziken builds →Close Combat64-75% Flare Blitz 2x127-150%KO | ||
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Celesteela View Raikou builds →Scald22-26% Thunderbolt 2x74-87% Volt Switch 2x58-69% | ||
Evolution
At 570 base stat total, Celesteela hits hard for a Steel/Flying type. No evolution chain and no egg group, just a straight pickup. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Celesteela
Bronze Celesteela turns the bamboo-rocket princess into a recovered artifact. The golden-orange replacing the green has this ancient, weathered quality. Subtle, but fitting for something that already feels like it crash-landed from another era.
Shiny Celesteela Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Celesteela Odds & Hunting Methods
3 of 3 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyCelesteela Locations
1 encounter spot for Celesteela starting from endgame routes. The list below shows each one, so start with the spot nearest your current route.
Best Locations to Catch Celesteela in Sword & Shield
Towering and rocket-like, Celesteela is tracked into Ultra Space on that same Ultra Beast quest, waiting at level 60 for trainers playing Ultra Moon.
How to Get Celesteela in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Found only in Moon, the towering rocket Celesteela is tracked to the Haina Desert and Malie Garden during the post-game Ultra Beast operation, where this colossal Beast waits at level 65.
Best Locations to Catch Celesteela in Sun & Moon
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Celesteela's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Attack and Defense and Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
Celesteela Guide
Use Celesteela as a tank. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest,
Build your team around Mewtwo, Clodsire, and Giratina Origin. These have the highest co-usage rates with Celesteela in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Sassy on Celesteela. +Sp. Def is what matters, and the -Speed cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the tank role.
Game Availability
Since Sun & Moon, Celesteela has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Celesteela has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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