No. 0251

Celebi

Time Travel Pokémon

Official art

Celebi is a Psychic/Grass-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Bug and 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 600. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Psychic Grass

Height: 0.6 m 2′00″
Weight: 5 kg 11.0 lbs
Base stat total: 600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Mythical

Pokédex entryShield

This Pokémon traveled through time to come from the future. It bolsters grass and trees with its own strength, and it can heal wounds, too.

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Base stats

HP100175–207310–404

Atk100108–167184–328

Def100108–167184–328

SpA100108–167184–328

SpD100108–167184–328

Spe100108–167184–328

Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

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Type matchups

PsychicGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Bug

2×

DarkFireFlyingGhostIcePoison

Resists

½×

ElectricFightingGrassGroundPsychicWater

Takes normal damage from 5 types

NormalRockSteelDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 100); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Celebi outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Celebi against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Celebi · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
152		Celebi · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		Celebi · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon has its condition cured when it switches out.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #285 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Colbur Berry
Ability
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Spe

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.1%
1500 weighting0.1%
1630 weighting0.1%
1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Psychic61.0%
Recover47.4%
Stealth Rock44.8%
Giga Drain38.8%
U-turn31.2%
Nasty Plot30.0%
Leech Seed14.1%
Substitute13.6%
Thunder Wave13.1%
Hidden Power Fire12.0%

Items

Abilities

100.0%

EV spreads

Timid 252 HP / 252 Spe17.3%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe16.9%
Timid 252 HP / 104 SpA / 152 Spe15.4%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe13.1%
Calm 248 HP / 4 SpA / 220 SpD / 36 Spe11.0%

Common teammates

Espurr34.6%
Tinkaton34.6%
Scizor32.2%
Aerodactyl-Mega32.2%
Umbreon32.2%
Typhlosion32.2%
Donphan32.2%
Zamazenta26.0%

Evolution

Celebi does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 12


1	Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	50	100%	25
1	Heal BellCures the user's party of all status conditions.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
10	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
20	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
30	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
40	Life DewHeals the user and its allies by 1/4 their max HP.	Water	Status	—	—	10
50	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
60	RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
70	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Spec	120	100%	10
80	Healing WishUser faints. Next hurt Pokémon is fully healed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
90	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
100	Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	—	5

TM / HM / TR 40


TM21	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10
TM63	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
HM01	CutNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	50	95%	30
TM	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM	Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.	Psychic	Spec	100	100%	15
TM	FlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.	Normal	Status	—	—	25
TM	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM	Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.	Electric	Spec	60	—	20
TM	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10

Biology

Celebi is a Mythical Pokémon that has the power to travel through time. It is a being who protects nature, serving as a being of tranquility, and is known to bring mysterious eggs from the future. Celebi is associated with a shrine in the Ilex Forest.

Design & origin

Celebi was designed by Hironobu Yoshida to be "fairy-like", due to its association to Mew. Early concepts dating back to 1998 depict it as an all-black creature which bore a trumpet-like snout, with origins reminiscent of the Native American god Kokopelli; this Celebi was referred to as the "Plant Pokémon" instead of the "Time Traveller Pokémon".

Its design eventually shifted away from Native American influences into those based on Japanese Shinto beliefs. Its name likely derives from "celestial" and "being".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#13 in Johto in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 20,492 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#39 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Time Travel Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green

: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Johto#251Updated Johto#256

This Pokémon traveled through time to come from the future. It bolsters grass and trees with its own strength, and it can heal wounds, too.
Shield
This Pokémon has the ability to move through time. Records describing it as a forest deity can be found from many different eras.
Sword
It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
This Pokémon came from the future by crossing over time. It is thought that so long as CELEBI appears, a bright and shining future awaits us.
Ruby · Sapphire · Emerald · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Revered as a guardian of the forest, CELEBI appears wherever beautiful forests exist.
Crystal
When CELEBI disappears deep in a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X

Names around the world

English: Celebi
Japanese: セレビィ
Japanese (romaji): Celebi
Korean: 세레비
Chinese (Traditional): 時拉比
Chinese (Simplified): 时拉比
French: Celebi
German: Celebi
Spanish: Celebi
Italian: Celebi

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 3 HP
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 100
: 270
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

LeafGreen 1 area

Unknown areaReceiving a Celebi or Pikachu from the Japanese Colosseum Bonus Disc · Lv 10

FireRed 1 area

Unknown areaReceiving a Celebi or Pikachu from the Japanese Colosseum Bonus Disc · Lv 10

Emerald 1 area

Unknown areaReceiving a Celebi or Pikachu from the Japanese Colosseum Bonus Disc · Lv 10

Sapphire 1 area

Unknown areaReceiving a Celebi or Pikachu from the Japanese Colosseum Bonus Disc · Lv 10

Ruby 1 area

Unknown areaReceiving a Celebi or Pikachu from the Japanese Colosseum Bonus Disc · Lv 10

Crystal 1 area

Ilex ForestStatic encounter · Lv 30

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.