Pokemon GO Celesteela weaknesses, counters & Shiny details
Overviewing Celesteela's weaknesses and some of the best counters for the Ultra Beast, as well as details on its Shiny availability in Pokemon GO.
Ultra Beasts are leaking into Pokemon GO again via Ultra Wormholes, one of which is the Launch Pokemon, Celesteela. If you're still on the quest to catch 'em all in Pokemon GO, now's the perfect time to go after this Ultra Beast.
This primer details Celesteela's weaknesses along with a list of ideal counters that'll make defeating (and catching!) the Ultra Beast in the mobile game a breeze.
Celesteela weaknesses
Celesteela is a dual Steel/Flying-type Pokemon, which means it's weak to Fire and Electric-type attacks.
It takes reduced damage from Ground, Normal, Flying, Steel, Psychic, Dragon, and Fairy-type attacks, though, and it is extra resistant to Poison, Bug, and Grass-type attacks, so avoid using those.
Best counters for Celesteela
Here are some of the best Pokemon to use as direct counters to Celesteela in Raid Battles:
| Pokemon | Best Moveset | Sprite |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang & Fusion Flare |  |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock & Discharge |  |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam & Fusion Bolt |  |
| Darmanitan | Fire Fang & Overheat |  |
| Thundurus | Thunder Shock & Thunderbolt |  |
| Moltres | Fire Spin & Overheat |  |
| Lanturn | Spark & Thunderbolt |  |
| Skeledirge | Incinerate & Flamethrower |  |
| Charizard | Fire Spin & Blast Burn |  |
| Solgaleo | Fire Spin & Flamethrower |  |
| Melmetal | Thundershock & Thunderbolt |  |
| Dialga (Origin) | Dragon Breath & Thunder |  |
Despite its status as an Ultra Beast, Celesteela is a middling option on PvE and PvP, but you never want to underestimate your opponent, so come prepared with the proper counters if you plan to battle it!
Can Celesteela be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! As of April 4, 2024, Shiny Celesteela is finally in Pokemon GO. If you're situated in the Southern Hemisphere, you can seek out Shiny Celesteela in Five-Star Raids as part of the Sizable Surprises Event.
Don't forget about the Sizable Surprises Collection Challenges, and check out our Pokemon GO homepage at GGRecon for more news and guides, like our primer on the Ultra Beast in the Northern Hemisphere, Kartana.
We've also got 'best team' guides for the Great League, the Ultra League, and the Master League.
About The Author
Coleman Hamstead
Coleman is a freelance journalist at GGRecon. While gaming has always been his passion, it wasn’t until he worked as a Sports Journalist at the Community College of Baltimore County that he found his enthusiasm for writing. In the time since Coleman has had his work featured in publications such as The Washington Post/Launcher and ESTNN. Coleman is a graduate of Towson University with a degree in Sport Management and Business Administration.
