You won't find a real weakness in Celebi's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Time Travel Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 3 HP EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.
It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.
Celebi's Psychic/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. Bug hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Celebi's overall bulk (100/100/100) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Bug |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic |
Volcarona can KO Celebi with Heat Wave (88-104%). Volcanion's Flamethrower also KOs at 95-112%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch14-17% | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x76-90% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Glimmora builds →Power Gem32-37% | ||
A Psychic/Grass-type mythical at 600 base stats, Celebi can't breed or evolve. Event distribution is the standard way to obtain one. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Groundiumz buys the setup turn. Celebi clicks Nasty Plot, then starts cleaning with Psychic and the remaining moves. Timid nature with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Celebi best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Pollen Puff
- Protect
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- U Turn
- Future Sight
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Pollen Puff
- Protect
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- U Turn
- Future Sight
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Psychic
- Giga Drain
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Recover
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Trick Room
- Curse
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Psychic
- Giga Drain
- Dazzling Gleam
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Recover
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Trick Room
- Curse
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Celebi's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Leaf Storm and Future Sight for same-type damage. Future Sight and Leaf Storm are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Celebi's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Blade for same-type damage. Future Sight and Leaf Storm are the payoff moves.
STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Future Sight for the basics, but Celebi's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Rock and Normal hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Celebi's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Leaf Storm and Future Sight for same-type damage. Future Sight and Leaf Storm are the payoff moves.
Celebi doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Crystal to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
No wild encounters for Celebi in Sword & Shield. It's available in Crystal and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Celebi can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Crystal instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Celebi doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Crystal to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
At 600 BST, Celebi is built different. We rank it C-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
Watch for Scizor (Bug), Arcanine (Fire), and Lapras (Ice) when using Celebi. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Scizor is the most dangerous since Bug moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Celebi has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Celebi gets Natural Cure. But Natural Cure is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 100 Speed, Natural Cure gives Celebi an edge before opponents can react.
Celebi is a special attacker with base 100 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Run Earthpower, Nasty Plot, Psychic, and Hiddenpowerfire on Celebi. Earthpower is the most common pick at 22% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Introduced in Gold & Silver, Celebi shows up in 16 games across 9 generations. Mythical status keeps it locked behind events or specific story content in most appearances.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves