Celesteela Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Celesteela in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Celesteela
Celesteela is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Steel/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 37.200 DPS.
Celesteela 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: Celesteela is weak to Electric, Fire -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Grass, Poison-type moves as Celesteela 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 Celesteela is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (37.200 DPS), Mega Blaziken (33.368 DPS), and Blacephalon (32.889 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Celesteela: After defeating Celesteela, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1736 and 1817 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2160-2260 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Celesteela from raids will have exactly 1817 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
Quick Stats
Weak To
Best Counters
Budget Counters (No Shadow / No Mega)
Catch CP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Celesteela?
The best counter for Celesteela is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 37.200 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (33.368 DPS) and Blacephalon (32.889 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Celesteela?
Celesteela 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 Celesteela weak to?
Celesteela is weak to Electric, Fire-type attacks. It resists Bug, Grass, Poison, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ground, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Celesteela be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Celesteela's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Celesteela from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Celesteela from raids will have 1817 CP at level 20, or 2260 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1736. If you see 1817 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Celesteela worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Celesteela 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 Celesteela?
For the best moveset for Celesteela itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Celesteela 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 Celesteela without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Celesteela can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (32.889 DPS) and Regieleki (32.471 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 Celesteela in raids?
Weather boost information for Celesteela is not currently available. Steel-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.