Celebi Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Celebi in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Celebi
Celebi is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic/Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Heracross (Mega) with Struggle Bug and Megahorn, dealing 41.280 DPS.
Celebi can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Celebi is weak to Bug (double weak!), Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Celebi resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Celebi is Mega Heracross (41.280 DPS), Pheromosa (41.000 DPS), and Mega Pinsir (38.444 DPS).
Catching Celebi: After defeating Celebi, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1829 and 1912 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2276-2379 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Celebi from raids will have exactly 1912 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Celebi?
The best counter for Celebi is Mega Heracross with Struggle Bug and Megahorn, dealing 41.280 DPS. Other top options include Pheromosa (41.000 DPS) and Mega Pinsir (38.444 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Celebi?
Celebi can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Celebi weak to?
Celebi is weak to Bug (double weak), Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Grass, Ground, Psychic, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Celebi be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Celebi's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Celebi from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Celebi from raids will have 1912 CP at level 20, or 2379 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1829. If you see 1912 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Celebi worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Celebi is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Celebi?
For the best moveset for Celebi itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Celebi stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Celebi without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Celebi can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (41.000 DPS) and Volcarona (34.250 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Celebi in raids?
Weather boost information for Celebi is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.