Celesteela (#0797) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP97157–204304–398

Atk10195–168186–331

Def10397–170189–335

SpA107100–174197–344

SpD10195–168186–331

Spe6159–124114–243

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 Def, 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 61). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+124Max113No SP81Min72Scarf186Tailwind248

At max Speed, Celesteela outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fire2×

Resists

Bug¼×Grass¼×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Normal½×Psychic½×Steel½×

Immune to

Ground0×Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

FightingRockGhostWaterIceDark

Abilities

Beast Boost
Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexUU

1.86% of teams · rank #76 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Power Herb
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Modest
EVs: 56 HP / 252 SpA / 200 Spe

Flamethrower
Air Slash
Autotomize
Meteor Beam

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.57%
Rated 1500+1.88%
Rated 1630+1.86%
Rated 1760+2.33%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.86%

Moves

Flamethrower79.9%
Air Slash69.9%
Autotomize67.1%
Meteor Beam58.5%
Heavy Slam30.2%
Leech Seed28%
Protect25.5%
Fire Blast15.4%
Flash Cannon10.4%
Earthquake4.4%

Items

Power Herb58.4%
Leftovers28.2%
Firium Z7.4%
Assault Vest2.6%
Life Orb1.5%
Flyinium Z0.5%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Modest 56 HP / 252 SpA / 200 Spe26.1%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe14.9%
Modest 8 HP / 252 SpA / 248 Spe7.5%
Sassy 248 HP / 112 Def / 144 SpD / 4 Spe5.1%
Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Celesteela does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

10Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

15Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

20Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

25IngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

30AutotomizeRaises the user’s Speed by two stages and halves the user’s weight.SteelStatus——15

35Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

40Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

45Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

50Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

55Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

60Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

65Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

70Skull BashRaises the user’s Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.NormalPhys130100%10

TM / HM / TR 37

TM06FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM20Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM78AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM95Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM96Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR02FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR15Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR28MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR59Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR79Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

Tutor 3

TutorMeteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TutorSteel RollerEnds the effect of Electric, Grassy, Misty, or Psychic Terrains. Fails if no Terrain is active.SteelPhys130100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Launch Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#297Updated Alola#397

Although it’s alien to this world and a danger here, it’s apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives.
Ultra Moon
One of the dangerous UBs, high energy readings can be detected coming from both of its huge arms.
Ultra Sun
One kind of Ultra Beast. Witnesses have seen it burn down a forest by expelling gas from its two arms.
Moon
It appeared from the Ultra Wormhole. Witnesses observed it flying across the sky at high speed.
Sun