Celebi (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Celebi (disambiguation).

Celebi セレビィ Celebi #251 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Natural Cure Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 121 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Celebi 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 11.0 lbs. 5.0 kg Celebi 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 64 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 270 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Celebi 3 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 100
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

Celebi in the anime

Dark Celebi in the fourth movie

Major appearances

Celebi (M04)

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 (M13)

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 Pokémon Source Entry AG155 Celebi May's Pokédex Celebi, the Time Travel Pokémon. Celebi wanders across time as guardian of the forest. Wherever it appears, trees and grass flourish.

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

Celebi in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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."

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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."

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

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

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

• Pokémon Ranger: Celebi is in a Ranger Net mission. In the mission, the player must capture the Celebi to save it from the Go-Rock Squad. It is found wandering in Lyra Forest.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: A Shiny Celebi is a supporting protagonist in the main storyline. When the player and partner are sent to the future by Dusknoir, the player, partner, and Grovyle work together to get back to the past. Celebi was the Pokémon who sent Grovyle and the player to the past before, and the trio receive her help to go back again.
• Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs: Celebi is the first boss of the game and a main Pokémon in the storyline. It has the power to time travel and can send the player (without the Ukulele Pichu) into the past. It can also send specific Pokémon to the present if the player uses the correct Ranger Signs.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared. Silver When Celebi disappears deep in a forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future. Crystal Revered as the guardian of the forest, Celebi appears wherever beautiful forests exist. Stadium 2 This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald FireRed When Celebi disappears deep in the forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future. LeafGreen This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared.
Generation IV Diamond It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times. Pearl Platinum HeartGold This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared. SoulSilver When Celebi disappears deep in the forest, it is said to leave behind an egg it brought from the future.
Generation V Black It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times. White Black 2 It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times. White 2
Generation VI X This Pokémon wanders across time. Grass and trees flourish in the forests in which it has appeared. Y It has the power to travel across time, but it is said to appear only in peaceful times.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Trade, Event Crystal Ilex Forest (requires GS Ball)*
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Purify all Shadow Pokémon (requires Japanese bonus disc) XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Event Platinum Event HeartGold SoulSilver Event Pal Park Forest
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Relocator (Event Celebi only) Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Event

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Springleaf Field
Pokémon Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Purity Forest (99F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mystifying Forest (10F)* (Time)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest (Event mission 2)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Vien Forest (After Completing all 59 side quests)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Cocona Village Rand's House
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Forest: Everspring Valley *
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	PokéPark Entrance *, Haunted Zone *

Celebi is only obtainable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness after downloading a Wonder Mail from the Nintendo WFC.

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Nintendo Space World 2000 Celebi	Japanese	Japan	5	August 25 to 27, 2000
	Shogakukan Annual Event Celebi	Japanese	Japan	?	October ??, 2000
	World Hobby Fair Celebi	Japanese	Japan	5	January 13 to February 4, 2001
	Celebi Sweepstakes Celebi	English	North America	??	August 2001
	Nintendo Power Celebi	English	United States	??	July 2001
	Pokémon Fun Fest Celebi	English	North America	5	August 4 to September 9, 2001
	Toys "R" Us Celebi	English	United Kingdom	5	August 23 to 29, 2001
	Germany Celebi Tour Celebi	German	Germany	5	September 6 to 17, 2001
	Westfield Shopping Centre Celebi	English	Australia	?	September ?? to ??, 2001
	France Celebi Tour Celebi	French	France	?	October 31 to November 4, 2001
	Spain Celebi Tour Celebi	Spanish	Spain	5	October 6 to 13, 2001
	Six Flags Belgium Celebi	English	Belgium	5	October 20, 2001
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Celebi	English	United States	5	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
RSEFRLG	PokéPark Celebi	Japanese	Taiwan	30	June 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Mitsurin Celebi	Japanese	Japan	10	July 20 to September 3, 2006
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Celebi	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
	Movie Celebi	Japanese	Japan	50	July 3 to September 30, 2010
	Cinema Celebi	Korean	South Korea	50	December 23, 2010 to February 28, 2011
	Winter 2011 Celebi	French	France	50	February 1 to March 3, 2011
	Winter 2011 Celebi	Italian	Italy	50	February 1 to March 3, 2011
	Winter 2011 Celebi	Spanish	Spain	50	February 1 to March 3, 2011
	Winter 2011 Celebi	English	The Americas	50	February 5 to March 20, 2011
	Winter 2011 Celebi	English	Europe	50	February 11 to March 12, 2011
	Winter 2011 Celebi	German	Germany	50	February 18 to 27, 2011

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Ageto Celebi	Japanese	hide	10	November 21, 2003 onwards
	Pokémon Bank Celebi	All	hide	10	December 25, 2013 to September 30, 2014

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Jaboca Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 5/5 ★★★★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 18/21 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 4× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 4× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 4× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 4× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 00Start Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 00Start Recover Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 00Start Heal Bell Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 1010 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 1919 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 20 2828 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 3737 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 4646 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 5555 Heal Block Psychic Status 0000— 100100% 15 6464 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 7373 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 8282 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 5 9191 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30

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

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

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

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

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

By events

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Pokémon Bank Celebi Hold Back Normal Physical 40 100% 40 Cool 0   0   A superscript level indicates that Celebi can learn this move normally in Generation VI at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 251.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 99.9% Friend Area: Healing Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP I traveled through time to be with you! 26%-50% HP Oh? My health is halfway down. I'd better be careful. 1%-25% HP Oh, no... The power of time has run out... Level up Yes! I gained a level! The power from the future is gaining intensity! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes! I gained a level! The power from the future is gaining intensity!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 20% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 200 Max. exp.: 270 Browser entry   Celebi is a mirage Pokémon that summons thorny vines and flits around them.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: None Browser entry   It protects itself with a psychic barrier. It attacks by shooting high-speed leaves.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It shoots leaves and grows vines to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Celebi traveled through time to join the fun in the PokéPark. Celebi wows the crowd when playing Tangrowth's Swing-Along.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Celebi  Psychic  Grass

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Celebi images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Celebi was the only Pokémon of the 100 Generation II Pokémon that wasn't used in Pokérap GS.
  • However, it was used in the Hoenn Pokérap along with Mew, another Pokémon that wasn't used in its own generation's Pokérap.
• During the main story of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, Celebi is referred to as a female, while it is genderless in the main series as well as on the Mystery Dungeon status screen.
  • Also, this Celebi is the only Shiny Pokémon to appear in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series prior to the WiiWare games.
• Although Celebi has a Shiny sprite, Shiny Celebi cannot be obtained from Generation III onward.
• A 2008 interview done with Masamitsu Hidaka revealed that the GS Ball was initially meant to contain a Celebi that would be used in a story arc throughout the Johto series. This idea was shelved, however, and Celebi became the star of Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
• Celebi is the only Pokémon whose number in the National Pokédex and the New Pokédex are the same: 251.
• According to a dead Nintendo of Japan page from the early 2000s, Celebi's Japanese name was initially romanized as Selbi as opposed to the later Celebi.

Origin

Celebi has a natural theme. 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 Title Meaning Japanese セレビィ Celebi From celestial, cerebral, celery, Cybele, serenity, being, and 美 bi French Celebi Same as Japanese name Spanish Celebi Same as Japanese name German Celebi Same as Japanese name Italian Celebi Same as Japanese name Korean 세레비 Celebi Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 雪拉比 Xuělābǐ Transliteration of its Japanese name. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Celebi (M04)
• Celebi (M13)
• Celebi (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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