Celebi Best Moveset
Dropped from S-tier as 100 across every stat with Psychic/Grass TermStab couldn't keep up in a format where Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice, and Poison all exploit the typing. AbilityNatural Cure clears status on every switch. The moveset is balanced but B-tier because seven type weaknesses overwhelm what the balanced stats can defend.
Psychic/Grass with 100 in every stat and Recover in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Perish Song, Leech Seed, Heal Bell. The most versatile support Pokemon available.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Future Sight
- Solar Beam
- Baton Pass
Same versatility in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Celebi ran Calm Mind sweeper, Baton Pass support, or pure defensive utility. Opponents never knew the set.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Baton Pass
- Psychic
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Nasty Plot for sweeping, U-turn for pivoting, Natural Cure for status immunity in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Celebi adapted to whatever role the team needed.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Thunder Wave
- Grass Knot
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Four straight gens at the top in Gen V (Black & White). Seven type weaknesses was a lot, but Celebi's movepool and stat spread kept it relevant regardless.
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Psychic
- Baton Pass
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Dropped for the first time in Gen VI (X & Y). Fairy resisted its Psychic STAB, and Bug-types with U-turn punished the 4x weakness harder.
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Recover
- Stealth Rock
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Same issues in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Seven weaknesses was a lot to work around, even with 100 base stats across the board.
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Recover
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Power creep made 100 base stats average, and Celebi's weaknesses were easier to exploit than ever.
Wall Moveset
- Leaf Storm
- U Turn
- Future Sight
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Celebi Weakness
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 |
What is Celebi Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Celebi
Gholdengo deals 52-62% with Shadow Ball.
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Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin16-19% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn5-6% Scald4-5% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball 2x52-62% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Celebi
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.
Celebi is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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 is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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 is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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.
Celebi is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
Celebi Guide
At 600 BST, Celebi is built different. We rank it B-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 Psychic, Giga Drain, Recover, and Nasty Plot on Celebi. Psychic is the most common pick at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves