Stats & Training
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 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 |
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Bug deals 4x damage to CelebiView Scizor → | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Fire is super effective against CelebiView Incineroar → | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Dark is super effective against CelebiView Greninja → | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Ghost is super effective against CelebiView Chandelure → | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Flying is super effective against CelebiView Togekiss → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Scizor can KO Celebi with U-turn (221-260%). Incineroar threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (116-136%). Greninja's Dark Pulse also KOs at 99-116%.
Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch32-37% Superpower31-37% U Turn 4x221-260%KO | ||
Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x116-136%KO Knock Off 2x63-75% U Turn 4x91-107%KO | ||
Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 2x99-116%KO Ice Beam 2x74-87% Hydro Pump33-40% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x84-99% Flamethrower 2x94-111%KO | ||
 AmoongussQuad resists Grass, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, puts to sleep with Spore GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Celebi View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain10-12% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon Celebi Best Moveset
Psychiumz 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 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Celebi in Sun & Moon
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 Guide
For the Sun & Moon 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 setup sweeper. Nasty Plot with Psychiumz is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 setup sweeper role.
In Sun & Moon, run Nasty Plot, Psychic, Giga Drain, and Dazzling Gleam on Celebi. Nasty Plot is the most common pick at 25% 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 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