Pokemon GO Celebi: Best Moveset, Counters, Stats, and Shiny Availability

Discover the best moveset and counters for Celebi in Pokémon GO, along with its stats and shiny availability.

Pokemon GO Celebi: Best Moveset, Counters, Stats, and Shiny Availability
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Celebi, the mythical Psychic and Grass-type Pokemon is a powerful addition to any trainer's roster in Pokemon GO. To make the most of this time-traveling creature, it is essential to understand its best moveset, counters, stats, and shiny availability.

Celebi's Best Moveset


Celebi's optimal moveset in Pokemon GO consists of the following:

  • Fast Move: Magical Leaf
  • Charged Move: Leaf Storm

This combination offers the highest total DPS (damage per second) and is also the most effective moveset for PVP battles. Magical Leaf is a legacy move, which means it can only be obtained using an Elite Fast TM.

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Countering Celebi

As a Psychic and Grass-type Pokémon, Celebi is especially vulnerable to Bug-type moves and weak against Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Ice, and Dark-type attacks. The top five Pokémon to counter Celebi are:

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Pheromosa Pheromosa.jpeg
Volcarona Volcarona.jpeg
Vikavolt Vikavolt.jpeg
Yanmega Yanmega.jpeg
Frosmoth Frosmoth.jpeg

These Pokemon have access to powerful Bug-type moves that can exploit Celebi's weaknesses and deal significant damage.

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Celebi's Stats & Shiny Availability


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Celebi boasts the following base stats in Pokémon GO:

  • Attack: 210
  • Defense: 210
  • Stamina: 225

At Level 40, Celebi has a maximum CP of 3,265. When obtained from Research Encounters at Level 15, Celebi's CP ranges from 1,339 to 1,399. In raids, Celebi can be encountered at Level 20 with a CP range of 1,785 to 1,865, or at Level 25 with a boosted CP range of 2,231 to 2,332 when weather conditions are favorable (Windy or Sunny).

Shiny Celebi is available in Pokemon GO, but it cannot be obtained through the regular Special Research tasks. Shiny Celebi has only been available during specific events, such as the Pokemon GO Fest 2020. When encountered, shiny Celebi has a distinctive pink hue that sets it apart from its regular form.

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In summary, Celebi is a formidable Pokémon in Pokemon GO with a powerful moveset consisting of Magical Leaf and Leaf Storm. When facing Celebi in battles, trainers should rely on Pokemon with strong Bug-type moves, such as Pheromosa, Volcarona, and Vikavolt. While shiny Celebi is available in the game, it is not currently obtainable through regular means and requires trainers to participate in special events.

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