
| Max CP | 3,549 |
| Generation | Alola (Gen 7) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Celesteela is a Steel/Flying-type Pokémon from Alola (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,549 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Celesteela has base stats of 207 Attack, 199 Defense, and 219 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 625.
With its high max CP, Celesteela is a strong contender in Master League PvP and a powerful raid attacker. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Snow weather, Celesteela receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Celesteela is 20km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 14 | +10 | 11.7 | - | - | - |
| Smack Down | Rock | 16 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Head STAB | Steel | 60 | -50 | - | 70 | -50 |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | -35 | - | 60 | -35 |
| Heavy Slam | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bulldoze | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Celesteela takes increased damage from these types:
Celesteela takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Celesteela in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 6 |
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 7 |
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 8 |
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 9 |
| Fire Water | 252 | 216 | 190 | 4,151 |
| 10 |
| Fire Flying | 251 | 181 | 207 | 3,964 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,498 |
| 4 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 9 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 1,498 |
| 10 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 1,491 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 31 | 2,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 31 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 2,498 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 2,491 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 31 | 2,499 |
| 6 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 30 | 2,498 |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 31 | 2,497 |
| 9 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 30 | 2,499 |
| 10 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 31 | 2,498 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,659 | 1,329 | 1,772 | 2,216 | 3,102 | 3,518 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,654 | 1,327 | 1,769 | 2,211 | 3,096 | 3,510 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,653 | 1,326 | 1,768 | 2,211 | 3,095 | 3,509 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,635 | 1,317 | 1,757 | 2,196 | 3,074 | 3,486 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,635 | 1,317 | 1,757 | 2,196 | 3,075 | 3,486 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,612 | 1,306 | 1,741 | 2,176 | 3,047 | 3,455 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,588 | 1,294 | 1,725 | 2,157 | 3,019 | 3,423 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,599 | 1,299 | 1,733 | 2,166 | 3,032 | 3,438 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,541 | 1,270 | 1,694 | 2,117 | 2,965 | 3,361 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,313 | 1,156 | 1,542 | 1,927 | 2,699 | 3,060 |
Important CP values for Celesteela with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,518 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,102 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,694 - 1,772 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,117 - 2,216 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,694 - 1,772 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,270 - 1,329 CP |
Maximum CP for Celesteela with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 26 | 3,102 |
| 2 | 3,102 | 27 | 3,102 |
| 3 | 3,102 | 28 | 3,102 |
| 4 | 3,102 | 29 | 3,102 |
| 5 | 418 | 30 | 2,659 |
| 6 | 3,102 | 31 | 3,102 |
| 7 | 3,102 | 32 | 3,102 |
| 8 | 3,102 | 33 | 3,102 |
| 9 | 3,102 | 34 | 3,102 |
| 10 | 886 | 35 | 2,881 |
| 11 | 3,102 | 36 | 3,102 |
| 12 | 3,102 | 37 | 3,102 |
| 13 | 3,102 | 38 | 3,102 |
| 14 | 3,102 | 39 | 3,102 |
| 15 | 1,329 | 40 | 3,102 |
| 16 | 3,102 | 41 | 3,102 |
| 17 | 3,102 | 42 | 3,102 |
| 18 | 3,102 | 43 | 3,102 |
| 19 | 3,102 | 44 | 3,102 |
| 20 | 1,772 | 45 | 3,318 |
| 21 | 3,102 | 46 | 3,102 |
| 22 | 3,102 | 47 | 3,102 |
| 23 | 3,102 | 48 | 3,102 |
| 24 | 3,102 | 49 | 3,102 |
| 25 | 2,216 | 50 | 3,518 |
Celesteela (#797) is a Steel/Flying-type Pokémon from the Alola region (Generation 7) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,549 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Celesteela is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Celesteela in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Celesteela is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.
Celesteela's Attack stat is 207 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Celesteela a strong damage dealer.
With 199 Defense (Excellent) and 219 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 625. This gives Celesteela reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Steel-type Pokémon, Celesteela's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Celesteela depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Air Slash (Fast) with Iron Head (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Celesteela has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Celesteela can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Steel/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Bug, Poison-type threats while being weak to Fire, Electric types.
With 3,518 CP at Level 50, Celesteela is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Celesteela appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Electric-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Celesteela at Level 20 (1,694 - 1,772 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,117 - 2,216 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,772 CP.
Celesteela is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.
Shiny Celesteela is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Celesteela gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,117 - 2,216 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Celesteela's max CP?
A: 3,518 CP at Level 50, or 3,102 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Celesteela good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Celesteela be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Celesteela is available.
Q: What is Celesteela weak to?
A: Fire, Electric-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Air Slash + Iron Head for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.