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Celebi Weakness & Counters

Weak toBug4×Flying2×Poison2×Ghost2×Fire2×Ice2×Dark2×
Celebi

Type matchups

Damage Celebi takes from each attacking type.

4×

Weak to (4×)

As a Psychic/Grass type, Celebi has 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Grass typing.

Base stats

HP
100
Attack
100
Defense
100
Sp. Atk
100
Sp. Def
100
Speed
100
Total
600

Celebi has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). Its Attack (100) and Sp. Atk (100) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 100 HP, 100 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Celebi's only ability is Natural Cure.

How to beat Celebi

The best way to beat Celebi is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Genesect hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Grass moves. Orbeetle hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Grass moves. Scizor hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Grass moves.

Evolution

Celebi does not evolve.

Other Psychic/Grass Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Celebi weak to?

As a Psychic/Grass type, Celebi takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×), Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.

What is Celebi resistant to?

Celebi resists Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic moves.

What are the best counters to Celebi?

Strong type-based picks include Genesect, Orbeetle and Scizor, which hit Celebi with super-effective attacks.