Is Celebi Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Transfer only. Psychic/Grass with AbilityNatural Cure. Event mythical. If imported, wide movepool and balanced stats contribute everywhere. The rarest import in this range.
Celebi has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Celebi resists most of Roxie's coverage and hits back hard.
Celebi has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Celebi has the type edge here and should clean up Elesa's team.
Celebi resists most of Clay's coverage and hits back hard.
Celebi has the type edge here and should clean up Skyla's team.
Celebi trades roughly evenly with Drayden's team.
Celebi resists most of Marlon's coverage and hits back hard.
Celebi has the type edge here and should clean up Shauntal's team.
Celebi trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Celebi trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Celebi resists most of Marshal's coverage and hits back hard.
Celebi has the type edge here and should clean up Iris's team.
Celebi cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Celebi in Black 2 & White 2
No wild encounters for Celebi in Black 2 & White 2. 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 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Celebi Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Celebi
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x36-43% Bite 2x25-29% | ||
 Tepig Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Koffing Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Koffing builds →Sludge 2x36-43% Assurance 2x19-23% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Glaceon builds →Icy Wind 2x45-54% Bite 2x20-25% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | C | |
 Muk Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Muk builds →Sludge 2x34-40% Thief 2x20-25% | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x34-40% Smog 2x9-11% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x32-39% Feint Attack 2x32-39% | ||
 Darumaka Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Darumaka builds →Fire Punch 2x49-58% Thief 2x18-22% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x39-47% Thief 2x14-17% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Glaceon builds →Icy Wind 2x49-58% Bite 2x20-24% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 4x125-148%KO Thief 2x22-26% | ||
 Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 4x158-187%KO Poison Tail 2x35-42% Pursuit 2x19-23% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 4x44-52% Fly 2x43-52% Feint Attack 2x29-34% Incinerate 2x9-11% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Braviary builds →U-turn 4x75-89% Fly 2x70-84% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 4x124-147%KO Thief 2x22-26% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x102-121%KO U-turn 4x81-95% Thief 2x24-29% | ||
Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 4x154-181%KO Poison Tail 2x35-41% Pursuit 2x18-22% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 4x106-125%KO Shadow Claw 2x32-37% Aerial Ace 2x27-32% | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Crustle builds →X-Scissor 4x110-129%KO Shadow Claw 2x32-37% Feint Attack 2x28-33% Aerial Ace 2x28-33% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Heracross builds →Megahorn 4x188-221%KO Night Slash 2x37-44% Shadow Claw 2x37-44% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 4x127-150%KO Thief 2x22-26% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x104-123%KO U-turn 4x83-98% Thief 2x24-29% | ||
Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 4x158-186%KO Poison Tail 2x35-41% Pursuit 2x18-21% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 4x109-129%KO Shadow Claw 2x32-38% Aerial Ace 2x27-32% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Heracross builds →Megahorn 4x189-222%KO Night Slash 2x37-44% Shadow Claw 2x37-44% Aerial Ace 2x32-38% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 4x126-148%KO Thief 2x22-26% | ||
Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x103-121%KO U-turn 4x82-97% Thief 2x24-28% | ||
Scolipede BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Scolipede builds →Megahorn 4x154-182%KO Poison Tail 2x34-40% Pursuit 2x18-21% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 4x108-128%KO Shadow Claw 2x31-37% Aerial Ace 2x28-33% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Volcarona builds →Bug Buzz 4x150-176%KO Overheat 2x115-135%KO Hurricane 2x66-77% Poison Jab 2x23-27% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Heracross builds →Megahorn 4x185-218%KO Night Slash 2x36-43% Shadow Claw 2x36-43% Aerial Ace 2x31-37% | ||
 Durant BugSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Durant builds →X-Scissor 4x111-130%KO Crunch 2x37-43% Shadow Claw 2x32-38% Aerial Ace 2x28-33% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 4x124-146%KO Thief 2x21-25% | ||
 Armaldo RockBug | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Armaldo builds →X-Scissor 4x124-146%KO Aerial Ace 2x31-37% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Swampert builds →Earthquake10-11% Scald6-8% Ice Beam 2x29-35% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Breloom builds →Mach Punch8-9% Bullet Seed5-6% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Donphan builds →Earthquake10-12% Rapid Spin11-13% Ice Shard 2x17-20% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Jellicent builds →Scald4-5% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Seismitoad builds →Scald4-5% | ||
Celebi Evolutions
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
B2W2 Celebi Best Moveset
100 in every stat with Psychic/Grass TermStab and AbilityNatural Cure clearing status on every switch. The moveset answers Water and Ground types through Grass coverage while recovering from any condition by switching. Opponents face a Pokemon that adapts between offensive and support roles with equal effectiveness.
Best Build
Celebi best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Psychic
- Baton Pass
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.
Celebi Black 2 & White 2 Guide
For the Black 2 & White 2 meta, 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. Recover with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, run Recover, Psychic, Baton Pass, and Stealth Rock on Celebi. Recover 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