Where can I find Celebi in Polished Crystal?

Celebi cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

Celebi is a grass/fairy-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Celebi learn in Polished Crystal?

Celebi can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Celebiin Pokémon Polished Crystal

grassfairy

Pokédex Entry

Time Travel Pokémon

Revered as a guardian of the forest, Celebi appears wherever beautiful forests exist. Celebi shows up at the Ilex Forest shrine at Level 30. You need the GS Ball, so check out the guide to learn more to prevent too many spoilers here. Grass/Fairy is a typing with a lot of weaknesses, but Celebi makes it work! Natural Cure heals status when you switch out which is huge. Giga Drain plus Recover keeps you alive, Dazzling Gleam for STAB, aaaand then whatever coverage you need! Nasty Plot if you want to sweep. Its not as immediately powerful as the other legendaries but its way more flexible. Also, its banned from Battle Tower. Remember, every Legendary will have 3 perfect IVs when caught.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GrassFairy

Dex

#289 Johto Dex · #251 National

Abilities

Natural Cure(Primary)

Switch-outs heal status problems.

Natural Cure(Secondary)

Switch-outs heal status problems.

Magic Guard(Hidden)

Only takes damage from attacks.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

Unknown

Hatch Rate

Unknown

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

3 Hp

Wild Held Items

Lumberry(100%)

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2poison ×4flying ×2steel ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5ground ×0.5dark ×0.5

Immune To

dragon

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

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How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Ilex Forest at level 30.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Ilex Forest	Lv. 30	static	-	-	Requires: Gs Ball

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Leech SeedLevel: 1Leech Seed	grass	0	90	10
1	Leech SeedLevel: 1Leech Seed	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
1	ConfusionLevel: 1Confusion	psychic	50	100	25
1	ConfusionLevel: 1Confusion	An attack that may confuse the foe.
1	RecoverLevel: 1Recover	normal	0	100	5
1	RecoverLevel: 1Recover	Restores HP by 1/2 the max HP.
1	MetronomeLevel: 1Metronome	typeless	0	100	20
1	MetronomeLevel: 1Metronome	Randomly uses any Pokémon move.
10	SafeguardLevel: 10Safeguard	normal	0	100	25
10	SafeguardLevel: 10Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
19	Energy BallLevel: 19Energy Ball	grass	90	100	10
19	Energy BallLevel: 19Energy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
28	AncientpowerLevel: 28Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
28	AncientpowerLevel: 28Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
37	Baton PassLevel: 37Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40
37	Baton PassLevel: 37Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
46	MoonblastLevel: 46Moonblast	fairy	95	100	15
46	MoonblastLevel: 46Moonblast	An attack that may lower Sp.Atk.
55	Light ScreenLevel: 55Light Screen	psychic	0	100	30
55	Light ScreenLevel: 55Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
64	Future SightLevel: 64Future Sight	psychic	120	100	10
64	Future SightLevel: 64Future Sight	An attack that hits on 3rd turn.
73	Heal BellLevel: 73Heal Bell	normal	0	100	5
73	Heal BellLevel: 73Heal Bell	Eliminates all status problems.
82	Nasty PlotLevel: 82Nasty Plot	dark	0	100	20
82	Nasty PlotLevel: 82Nasty Plot	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Atk.
91	Perish SongLevel: 91Perish Song	normal	0	100	5
91	Perish SongLevel: 91Perish Song	Both user and foe faint in 3 turns.
100	Aura SphereLevel: 100Aura Sphere	fighting	80	100	20
100	Aura SphereLevel: 100Aura Sphere	An attack that never misses.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM49TM49
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	Dazzles with a powerful flash.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	90	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	90	100	10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Skill Swap (Route 27 Rest House)Skill Swap	psychic	0	100	10	Route 27 Rest House	TutorTutor
Skill Swap (Route 27 Rest House)Skill Swap	Swaps abilities with the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5	Scary Cave 1F	TutorTutor
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Trick (Battle Tower 1F)Trick	psychic	0	100	10	Battle Tower 1F	TutorTutor
Trick (Battle Tower 1F)Trick	Swaps held items with the foe.
Trick Room (Route 1617 Gate 2F)Trick Room	psychic	0	100	5	Route 1617 Gate 2F	TutorTutor
Trick Room (Route 1617 Gate 2F)Trick Room	Slow Pokémon move first for 5 turns.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Celebi. Use these types to counter it effectively.

poison4×fire2×ice2×flying2×steel2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Celebi resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

dragon

water0.5×electric0.5×grass0.5×fighting0.5×ground0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Celebi, either offensively or defensively.

Celebiin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry