Pokemon Go Celesteela Raid Guide: Weaknesses & best counters
NianticCelesteela is returning to Pokemon Go, meaning you’ll have a chance to catch this powerful Ultra Beast if you can take it down. Here are some of the best counters to target its weaknesses.
Ultra Beast Celesteela will make its return during the Inbound from Ultra Space event in July 2024, as it will be available to take down in 5-Star Raids on July 10.
Trainers in the Northern Hemisphere can battle Kartana in 5-Star Raids, while players in the Southern Hemisphere can battle Celesteela.
We’ve got a separate guide for defeating Kartana. But right now, we’re focusing on the Flying/Steel-type Celesteela. Below are details of its weaknesses and counters to help you defeat this Ultra Beast in a 5-Star Raid Battle.
NianticCelesteela weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Celesteela is a Flying/Steel-type Pokemon, which means it’s weak against Electric and Fire-type attacks. Both of these types will have the same effectiveness here, so use whichever you prefer.
Celesteela also has plenty of resistances to be aware of: Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic, and Steel-type attacks. Avoid using these wherever possible.
Celesteela counters in Pokemon Go
These are some of the best counters to use against Celesteela in Pokemon Go:
| Pokemon | Sprite | Best Moveset |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Charizard (X or Y) |  | Fire Spin & Blast Burn |
| Mega Manectric |  | Thunder Fang & Wild Charge |
| Zekrom |  | Charge Beam & Wild Charge |
| Xurkitree |  | Spark & Discharge |
| Reshiram |  | Fire Fang & Fusion Flare |
| Shadow Electivire |  | Thunder Shock & Wild Charge |
| Shadow Raikou |  | Spark & Wild Charge |
| Thundurus (Therian Forme) |  | Volt Switch & Wildbolt Storm |
| Mega Blaziken |  | Fire Spin & Blast Burn |
| Shadow Ho-Oh |  | Incinerate & Sacred Fire |
Be aware that Celesteela could have access to the Ground-type Charged Move Bulldoze, which is super-effective against both Electric-type Pokemon and Fire-type Pokemon.
There’s not really any way to avoid this, but it’s something to be aware of as it could make this battle a lot harder.
Can Celesteela be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, as Shiny Celesteela can encounter it in Pokemon Go.
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