Free switch-ins on Poison and Ground moves make Celesteela useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 2 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Launch Pokemon.
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.
One of the dangerous UBs, high energy readings can be detected coming from both of its huge arms.
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 Weakness
FortressFire and Electric-type 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.
At 570 base stat total, Celesteela hits hard for a Steel/Flying type. No evolution chain and no egg group, just a straight pickup.
How to Evolve
Bulk and offense in one package. Celesteela runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Modest nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Protect. Max HP and Sp. Atk EVs and Fire coverage make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Best Celesteela Moveset
- Protect
- Air Slash
- Leech Seed
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool tells the story here. Celesteela learns Skull Bash and Double-Edge naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 9 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Celesteela waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations
Celesteela works as a tank with 570 BST behind it. A-Tier on our list — a strong competitive pick. That 107 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
Celesteela doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Steel/Flying-type Pokemon with strong stats at 570 BST — no evolution needed.
Beast Boost raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon — that's the one you want on Celesteela. It's the only ability Celesteela has.
Celesteela is a special attacker with base 107 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 61 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the tank role.
Celesteela can be found in Sword & Shield, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A