celebi
MythicalGeneration II · #0251 — Time Travel Pokémon
Celebi is a legendary Mythical Pokémon of the Psychic and Grass types, holding the distinguished position as National Pokédex entry #251—the final Pokémon in the Johto regional Pokédex. Introduced in Generation II, Celebi stands as one of the most enigmatic and revered creatures in the entire Pokémon world, earning its classification as the "Time Travel Pokémon" due to its extraordinary ability to traverse temporal dimensions. Unlike traditional legendary Pokémon, Celebi's mythical status reflects its deeply magical nature and the profound cultural significance it holds across multiple regions. With perfectly balanced base stats totaling 600, where each of its six primary stats equals exactly 100, Celebi achieves a remarkable symmetry that mirrors its role as a guardian of ecological balance. Its base happiness value of 100 is notably higher than most Pokémon, suggesting an inherent gentleness and benevolence that permeates its very essence.
Base Stats
Height
0.6m
Weight
5.0kg
Category
Time Travel Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
green
Shape
humanoid
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Celebi Biology & Physical Characteristics
Celebi presents itself as a petite, fairy-like creature standing merely 0.6 meters in height and weighing just 5.0 kilograms, making it one of the smallest Psychic-type Pokémon. Its distinctive appearance features a rounded, emerald-green body that tapers to a gentle point atop its head, accompanied by two gracefully curved antennae tipped in serene blue. The Pokémon possesses large, expressive baby-blue eyes ringed with thick black markings that convey both innocence and ancient wisdom, while its three-fingered hands and round, toeless feet give it an almost childlike quality. Most notably, Celebi displays a pair of delicate, translucent wings reminiscent of those found on insects, which enable its supernatural movement through both space and time. Its dual Psychic and Grass typing manifests visually through its verdant coloration and ethereal presence, with the combination suggesting a harmony between mental and natural forces. The Pokémon's overall physiology appears almost crystalline in its perfection, reflecting the balance inherent to its mythical nature.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Celebi Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Celebi occupies a fascinating position in Pokémon breeding ecology as a genderless Mythical Pokémon that cannot be obtained through conventional breeding methods. Listed in the "No Eggs Discovered" egg group, Celebi exists outside the standard reproductive framework that governs most Pokémon species, a designation reflecting its supernatural and timeless nature. Despite its inability to breed in the traditional sense, Celebi maintains the highest base happiness value of 100 as a generated statistic, suggesting an inherent alignment with human companionship and trust. The silver version's Pokédex entry hints at an alternative form of reproduction where Celebi brings eggs from the future rather than producing offspring through conventional means, presenting a fascinating inversion of typical biological processes. This temporal reproduction mechanism aligns with Celebi's fundamental nature as a time-traversing entity, operating under rules that transcend normal Pokémon biology. For collectors and trainers, the impossibility of breeding Celebi emphasizes its role as a rare, mythical encounter rather than a creature that can be systematically propagated—each encounter with Celebi remains a singular, precious event in the Pokémon world.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
lum-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.
Cost: 80
TMs & HMs
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
red blue
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
+796 more TMs/HMs
Celebi Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Celebi does not evolve into any other Pokémon form, nor does it evolve from any predecessor, standing alone as a complete and singular Mythical entity. This unique position in the evolutionary hierarchy underscores Celebi's nature as a being of fundamental importance rather than a stage in a developmental sequence. The unchanging nature of Celebi mirrors the timeless quality of its existence—by transcending normal temporal flow, it requires no transformation or growth in the conventional sense. Its perfected base stats of 100 across all six categories suggest that Celebi emerges into existence in its final, complete form, fully realized and balanced from inception. The absence of mega evolution further emphasizes Celebi's mythical status, as it exists beyond the need for the amplification or transformation that even legendary Pokémon sometimes require. This singular, definitive form is testimony to Celebi's role as an immutable guardian force in the Pokémon world.
Where to Find
ilex forest
johto
Celebi Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Celebi is intrinsically connected to forests, where it serves as the benevolent guardian and "Voice of the Forest" according to ancient legends. The Pokémon's presence in natural environments triggers remarkable ecological phenomena—grass and trees flourish abundantly wherever Celebi has traveled, and plant life appears to achieve peak vitality in its company. Rather than remaining stationary, Celebi perpetually wanders across temporal currents, existing simultaneously throughout different moments in time, which explains why sightings of this Mythical Pokémon are scattered across historical records. According to Johto folklore documented in Silver version's Pokédex entry, when Celebi vanishes deep within a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it has brought from the future, suggesting it plays an active role in ensuring ecological continuity across generations. The Pokémon appears exclusively during periods of peace and prosperity, with its emergence widely believed to herald a bright and shining future for those who witness it. Its natural habitat encompasses Ilex Forest most prominently, where it maintains its sacred guardianship over the ancient woodland.
Pokedex Entries
This POKéMON wan ders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
When CELEBI disap pears deep in a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.
Revered as a guardian of the forest, CELEBI appears wherever beautiful forests exist.
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.
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.
When CELEBI disappears deep in a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.
This POKéMON wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.
This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
When CELEBI disappears deep in a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.
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.
This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.
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.
This Pokémon has the ability to move through time. Records describing it as a forest deity can be found from many different eras.
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.
Celebi Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name "Celebi" derives from the Japanese "セレビィ" (Serebi), which carries etymological connections to celestial and temporal concepts, befitting a Pokémon that exists across multiple time periods. The moniker's soft, almost musical phonetic quality—with its gentle consonants and flowing vowels—mirrors the ethereal and graceful nature of the creature itself. In design, Celebi synthesizes elements from various natural sources: its fairy-like silhouette evokes the delicate, wispy quality of woodland sprites from European mythology, while its crystalline appearance and perfect symmetry suggest harmony and balance. The antenna design may reference both insects and mystical antenna-bearing creatures from folklore, bridging natural and supernatural aesthetics. Its green coloration directly connects to its Grass typing and forest association, while the blue accents on its antennae and eyes add an otherworldly quality that distinguishes it from purely terrestrial creatures. The translator of Celebi's original concept chose to maintain the Japanese name internationally, recognizing that its unique phonetic qualities captured an essence that English-language alternatives could not replicate. This design philosophy resulted in a creature that appears simultaneously ancient and ageless, familiar yet utterly unique within the broader Pokémon spectrum.
Learnable Moves
Celebi can learn 104 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| grassy terrain | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| heal block | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| healing wish | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| leaf blade | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| life dew | water | Status | — | — | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| perish song | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| pollen puff | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psycho cut | psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| silver wind | bug | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| solar blade | grass | Physical | 125 | 100 | 10 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Celebi Competitive Battle Guide
Celebi's perfect distribution of 100 base stats across Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed (plus 100 HP) creates a remarkably versatile competitive Pokémon capable of functioning effectively in multiple strategic roles despite moderate individual stat values. Its access to the ability Natural Cure provides crucial utility by removing major status conditions upon switching, making it an excellent defensive pivot against common competitive tactics such as burns, paralysis, and poison. The Psychic and Grass typing grants Celebi favorable matchups against popular competitive threats, including immunity to priority moves from Grassy Terrain if utilized properly and resistance to common attacking types. While Celebi's movepool emphasizes special attacks and utility moves rather than physical offense, its perfect stat distribution ensures it can function as a mixed attacker when necessary, learning diverse moves such as Psychic, Dazzling Gleam, and healing-focused techniques. Its moderate Speed tier of 100 allows it to outpace many bulky threats while falling short against dedicated sweepers, positioning it optimally as a balanced offensive-defensive threat. In competitive formats where Celebi is permitted (primarily Mythical-inclusive tournaments and formats), its combination of versatility, utility, and balanced stats makes it a consistently viable choice for players seeking a jack-of-all-trades Pokémon capable of adapting to diverse team compositions and metagame demands.
Commonly Asked Questions About Celebi
What type is Celebi?
Celebi is a psychic and grass type Pokemon.
What does Celebi evolve from?
Celebi does not evolve.
What are Celebi's weaknesses?
Celebi is weak to flying, poison, bug, ghost, fire, ice and dark type moves.
Where can I find Celebi?
Celebi can be found in ilex forest (johto).
Celebi Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Celebi has achieved tremendous cultural significance within the Pokémon franchise, transcending its status as a mere creature to become a symbol of hope, environmental stewardship, and temporal harmony. The Pokémon movie "Celebi: The Voice of the Forest" established Celebi as a central figure in Pokémon mythology, featuring the creature's ability to heal dying forests and restore ecological balance—a narrative that resonated deeply with audiences and reinforced themes of environmental conservation. Its portrayal in animation and media consistently emphasizes Celebi's role as a guardian and protector, making it beloved among players who value ecological themes in gaming narratives. The Mythical classification afforded to Celebi by the Pokémon Company acknowledges its unique narrative importance and rarity compared to traditional legendary Pokémon, elevating it to a status reserved for creatures of exceptional significance within the lore. Competitive players and collectors revere Celebi for its perfect stat distribution and mysterious nature, while casual players appreciate its gentle appearance and positive cultural symbolism. In trading card game formats, Celebi has received numerous special printings and artwork celebrations, often featuring it in contexts emphasizing nature, time, and mystical power, reflecting its enduring popularity within Pokémon culture.
Where to Find Celebi in Every Pokémon Game
Celebi's availability represents one of the most exclusive experiences in Pokémon gaming, typically requiring participation in special Nintendo events or time-limited distributions rather than discovery through standard gameplay. In the original Johto games—Gold, Silver, and Crystal—Celebi was originally unobtainable through normal play, appearing only to players who attended official Nintendo events where the GS Ball could be obtained, marking Celebi as the franchise's first event-exclusive Mythical Pokémon. Subsequent remakes and re-releases, including HeartGold and SoulSilver, maintained this exclusivity while occasionally offering limited windows for distribution. In modern Pokémon games, Celebi has appeared through special event mechanics such as Pokémon Sword and Shield's distributed Mythical encounters and Pokémon Home distributions, ensuring newer players can experience this legendary creature. Virtual Console releases of the original Generation II games included special Wi-Fi event distributions of Celebi, allowing players with specific games and connectivity to obtain the creature legitimately. The rarity of Celebi's availability has cemented its status as one of the most coveted Pokémon among collectors, with legitimate event-obtained Celebi commanding significant value within the trading community. For players seeking to experience Celebi's presence in their Pokédex, remaining attentive to official Pokémon Company announcements regarding special distributions represents the most reliable path to obtaining this mythical guardian.