Celebi is a Mythical Pokémon first discovered in the Johto region. Known as the "Time Travel Pokémon," it possesses the unique ability to journey through time and even exist simultaneously in multiple time periods. Celebi is often referred to as the "Voice of the Forest" and "Guardian of the Forest," appearing only during peaceful times. Its presence is said to bring about flourishing plant life, and it has the power to revitalize entire forests.
This fairy-like creature is green in color with clear wings and large blue eyes ringed with black. Its head shape is believed to be inspired by a pearl or silverskin onion, symbolizing new growth and rebirth. Celebi's design may also draw inspiration from various mythological beings such as the Kodama (tree spirits) from Japanese folklore and Dryads from Greek mythology.
Celebi possesses remarkable abilities beyond time travel. It can heal wounds on both Pokémon and humans, bring deceased Celebi back to life, and restore plants to perfect health. In the Pokémon world, Celebi's continued existence is thought to signify a bright and promising future.
Pokédex Data
- Type: Psychic/Grass
- Species: Time Travel Pokémon
- Height: 0.6 m (2'00")
- Weight: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)
- Abilities: Natural Cure
- Catch rate: 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship: 100 (higher than normal)
- Growth Rate: Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg Groups: Undiscovered
- Gender: Genderless
- Egg cycles: 120 (30,584–30,840 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- 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 a guardian of the forest, CELEBI appears wherever beautiful forests exist.
- Ruby/Sapphire: 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.
- Sword: This Pokémon has the ability to move through time. Records describing it as a forest deity can be found from many different eras.
- Shield: This Pokémon traveled through time to come from the future. It bolsters grass and trees with its own strength, and it can heal wounds, too.
Evolution
Celebi does not evolve.
Habits
Celebi is known to wander through time, visiting various undisturbed old-growth forests during peaceful times. It often leaves behind an egg that it brought from the future. Celebi is worshipped as a forest deity and is said to appear only in times of peace.
Additions Across Generations
- Generation II: Introduced as the final Pokémon in the Johto Pokédex.
- Generation III: Celebi became available in Pokémon Colosseum.
- Generation IV: Celebi's base experience yield changed from 64 to 270.
- Generation V-VIII: Celebi's role and significance in the Pokémon world continued to expand through various games and events.