Celebi (Japanese: セレビィ Celebi) is a dual-type Psychic/Grass Legendary Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It serves as the guardian of Ilex Forest and is only able to be caught from the wild in Pokémon Crystal with an event activated by the GS Ball.
Celebi is the last Pokémon in the Johto Pokédex and Hoenn Pokédex, although in the latter, Celebi is not shown.
Biology
Celebi is a green fairy-like creature. It has round toeless feet, three-fingered hands, and clear wings on its back. It has a round head that comes to a curved point. It has large baby-blue eyes with thick black rings around them, and a pair of green antennae with blue tips.
Often found in forests, Celebi is a Legendary Pokémon, known in legend as the "Voice of the Forest." It is able to travel through time and exist simultaneously throughout time, and plant life flourishes wherever it has been. As seen in the anime, it is able to bring deceased Celebi back to life and restore plants to perfect health. It was shown in Pokémon Colosseum that Celebi has the power to instantly cause the Purification of any Shadow Pokémon and can be summoned at Relic Forest with the melody of a Time Flute. Despite living in forests as its guardian, Celebi only shows itself in areas and times of peace. It has been regarded that as long as Celebi are seen throughout the world, a prosperous and bright future is still in store for the Pokémon World.
In the anime
Major appearances
Celebi first appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest. A Pokémon hunter was after it and Celebi traveled 40 years into future to escape from him, taking young Sam along with it accidentally. The Iron-Masked Marauder eventually captured the time traveling Pokémon in a Dark Ball and used it to destroy the forest. Ash and Sam managed to snap Celebi out of the Iron Masked Marauder's spell.
Celebi appeared in a central role again in Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Grings Kodai was after the Pokémon in order to restore his ability to see the future, which he got on a previous encounter with it. It befriended Zorua and helped save Zoroark after she was mortally injured by Kodai.
Other
Celebi also made an appearance in Pokémon Chronicles. In Celebi and Joy, Celebi took Ritchie back in time to help stop the destruction of a Pokémon Center.
In The Green Guardian, the Pokémon Ranger Solana accompanied Ash and his friends in helping the Pokémon.
Minor appearances
A Celebi made a brief cameo in the opening of Jirachi: Wish Maker and Destiny Deoxys.
A Celebi appeared in the boss fantasy of A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!.
Celebi makes a cameo appearance in the beginning of The Rise of Darkrai.
A Celebi appeared in another fantasy in An Egg Scramble!.
A Celebi made a cameo appearance in the ending credits in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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AG155
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Celebi
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May's Pokédex
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Celebi, the Time Travel Pokémon. Celebi wanders across time as guardian of the forest. Wherever it appears, trees and grass flourish.
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In the manga
Celebi in Pokémon Adventures
In the Ash and Pikachu manga
Celebi appeared in A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time.
In the movie adaptations
- Main article: Celebi (M04)
Celebi appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.
Celebi in Pocket Monsters HGSS
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The Masked Man aimed to capture Celebi and use its time-traveling powers to reunite one his Pokémon with its deceased parents. Although the Masked Man managed to capture Celebi, the GS Ball holding it was destroyed by Gold, freeing it from the villain's control. Afterward, it would appear to help in the Ruby & Sapphire and HeartGold & SoulSilver arcs.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu caught a Celebi in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All but released it afterwards.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Celebi appeared in Celebi, the Green Guardian.
In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga
A Celebi appeared in TA40.
In the TCG
- Main article: Celebi (TCG)
Other appearances
When a Poké Ball is thrown, there is a 1 in 251 chance of Celebi appearing after all these requirements have been fulfilled:
- Unlock all 25 characters
- Unlock all 29 stages
- Beat all 51 events
- Unlock the score display (by reaching 5000 KOs)
It does not affect the battle, but the thrower of the Poké Ball will earn a bonus and trophy of Celebi.
Trophy information
"Celebi has the power to travel through time, and thus wanders from one age to the next. It is considered a deity by the forests: plants and trees are said to grow in unimaginable abundance wherever Celebi visits. Like Mew, Celebi is a Pokémon shrouded in mystery. Its special techniques blend grass and psychic powers."
When a Poké Ball is thrown, there is a 1 in 493 chance of Celebi appearing. Like the other "secret" Pokémon, it drops collectible items; in Celebi's case, it drops trophies.
Trophy information
"A Time Travel Pokémon. Celebi can travel throughout time and inhabit multiple places simultaneously. It is said that it appears only during times of peace, greeted by a flourishing of grass and trees. Two turns after Celebi uses its Future Sight move, the foe is bombarded with psychic energy. This proves to have a devastating impact on any Pokémon."
Celebi appears as a trophy in the 3DS version of the game.
Trophy information
This Pokémon has the unique ability to travel through time to the past or future. However, the only times Celebi wants to visit are those of peace, so catching sight of Celebi in one of the beautiful forests it frequents is a good sign indeed. Perhaps it's mankind's responsibility to create the kind of time Celebi would want to visit.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
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Silver
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When Celebi disappears deep in a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.
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Crystal
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Revered as the guardian of the forest, Celebi appears wherever beautiful forests exist.
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Stadium 2
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This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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FireRed
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When Celebi disappears deep in the forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.
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LeafGreen
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This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
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SoulSilver
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When Celebi disappears deep in the forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.
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Generation V
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Black
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It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.
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White
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Black 2
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It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
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Y
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It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Celebi is only obtainable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness after downloading a Wonder Mail from the Nintendo WFC.
In events
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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Nintendo Space World 2000 Celebi
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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August 25 to 27, 2000
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Shogakukan Annual Event Celebi
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Japanese
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Japan
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?
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October ??, 2000
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World Hobby Fair Celebi
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Japanese
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Japan
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5
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January 13 to February 4, 2001
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Celebi Sweepstakes Celebi
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English
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North America
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??
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August 2001
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Nintendo Power Celebi
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English
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United States
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??
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July 2001
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Pokémon Fun Fest Celebi
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English
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North America
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5
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August 4 to September 9, 2001
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Toys "R" Us Celebi
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English
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United Kingdom
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5
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August 23 to 29, 2001
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Germany Celebi Tour Celebi
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German
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Germany
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5
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September 6 to 17, 2001
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Westfield Shopping Centre Celebi
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English
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Australia
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?
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September ?? to ??, 2001
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France Celebi Tour Celebi
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French
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France
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?
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October 31 to November 4, 2001
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Spain Celebi Tour Celebi
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Spanish
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Spain
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5
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October 6 to 13, 2001
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Six Flags Belgium Celebi
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English
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Belgium
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5
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October 20, 2001
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Celebi
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English
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United States
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5
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December 21 to 27, 2001; June 29 to July 4, 2002; October 11 to 17, 2002; November 22 to 28, 2002; March 7 to 13, 2003
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RSEFRLG
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PokéPark Celebi
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Japanese
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Taiwan
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30
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June 23, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Mitsurin Celebi
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Japanese
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Japan
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10
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July 20 to September 3, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Journey Across America Celebi
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English
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United States
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70
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February 25 to July 23, 2006
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Movie Celebi
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Japanese
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Japan
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50
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July 3 to September 30, 2010
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Cinema Celebi
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Korean
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South Korea
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50
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December 23, 2010 to February 28, 2011
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Winter 2011 Celebi
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French
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France
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50
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February 1 to March 3, 2011
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Winter 2011 Celebi
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Italian
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Italy
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50
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February 1 to March 3, 2011
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Winter 2011 Celebi
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Spanish
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Spain
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50
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February 1 to March 3, 2011
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Winter 2011 Celebi
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English
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The Americas
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50
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February 5 to March 20, 2011
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Winter 2011 Celebi
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English
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Europe
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50
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February 11 to March 12, 2011
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Winter 2011 Celebi
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German
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Germany
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50
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February 18 to 27, 2011
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In-game events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Celebi
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Celebi
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Celebi
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Celebi
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Celebi in Generation VI
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Celebi in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Celebi
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Celebi
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Celebi can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Celebi cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Celebi
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Celebi
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
Origin
Celebi has a natural theme.[3] Celebi might be related to nature worship of Shintoism. It may be based on a fairy, dryad, or kodama. Its fierce protectiveness for its forest home resembles that of the Curupira.
Name origin
Celebi may be a combination of celestial and being, or it may be a combination of serenity and 美 bi (beauty).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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セレビィ Celebi
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From celestial, cerebral, celery, Cybele, serenity, being, and 美 bi
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French
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Celebi
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Same as Japanese name
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Spanish
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Celebi
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Same as Japanese name
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German
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Celebi
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Same as Japanese name
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Italian
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Celebi
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Same as Japanese name
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Korean
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세레비 Celebi
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Transliteration of its Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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雪拉比 Xuělābǐ
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Transliteration of its Japanese name.
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Cantonese Chinese
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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