Pokemon GO Celesteela: Best Moveset, Stats, Counters & How to Catch

Celesteela is a  Steel and Flying-type 'mon from the Alola region. Celesteela usually comes up as a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO. This guide will provide an overview of Celesteela's best moveset, stats, counters, and how to catch it in the game.

How to Catch Celesteela in Pokemon GO

Celesteela can be encountered in Pokemon GO by participating in and successfully defeating it in 5-star raid battles. Trainers will have the opportunity to catch Celesteela after earning the encounter by emerging victorious in these raids. It is important to note that Celesteela is a regional variant, meaning its availability may be limited to specific regions or events.

Celesteela's Stats and Weaknesses

Celesteela boasts impressive stats in Pokemon GO:

As a Steel and Flying-type Pokemon, Celesteela is weak against Electric and Fire-type moves. Trainers can exploit these weaknesses to increase their chances of success in raid battles.

To effectively battle Celesteela, trainers should prioritize using Pokemon with Electric and Fire-type moves that also benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB). Some of the best counters against Celesteela include:

Counter	Moveset	Image
Reshiram	Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
Xurkitree	Thunder Shock and Discharge
Zekrom	Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt

Using these counters with their optimal movesets can significantly increase the damage output against Celesteela in raid battles.

Celesteela's Best Moveset

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

• Fast Move: Air Slash
• Charged Move: Heavy Slam

This combination offers the highest DPS (damage per second) and TDO (total damage output), making it the best moveset for both raid battles and PvP encounters. Alternatively, Air Slash paired with Iron Head can serve as a viable option, albeit with a slight decrease in performance.

Catching Shiny Celesteela

Shiny Celesteela is available in Pokemon GO, and trainers have a chance to encounter it after winning raid battles. However, the odds of encountering a shiny variant are relatively low, estimated to be around 1 in 20. To maximize the chances of catching a shiny Celesteela, trainers should participate in as many raids as possible and hope for the best.