Celebi was the second MythicalPokémon in thePokémonseries, following Mew inPokémon Red & Blue.Like Mew, Celebi was notoriously difficult to own, as it was only given away during events.
It's now possible to move a Celebi intoand use it in the Galar region. The problem is that the player requires the aid of outside apps likePokémon Hometo do this, as it's impossible to encounter a Celebi out in the wild. There are several different ways to acquire a Celebi in the olderPokémon games and it's possible to move one intoPokémon Sword & Shieldwith the aid of a Nintendo 3DS and an Internet connection.
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How To Catch Celebi
Celebi has been given away during a number of events over the years and it's easily possible for the player to have picked one up during the Nintendo 3DS era ofPokémongames. There is also a guaranteed way to catch a Celebi that doesn't require a special event. All the player needs is a Nintendo 2DS/3DS and a copy ofPokémon Crystalon the Virtual Console.
Game Freak released all of the Generation I & IIPokémon games on the Nintendo 2DS/3DS Virtual Console and they had some extras that weren't present in the original version of the game.Pokémon Crystalon the Virtual Console had an extra scene added to the game that allowed the player to receive a Celebi for free.
In order to get the Celebi inPokémon Crystal,the player needs to have defeated the Elite Four and Lance. Once their team is entered into the Hall of Fame and the game starts again, the player can visit the GoldenrodPokémon Center, where the nurse will give the player the GS Ball. The player needs to take the GS Ball to Kurt in Azalea Town and wait for twenty-four hours. Speak to Kurt again and he will return the GS Ball to the player. If the player visits the shrine in Ilex Forest, then they will encounter a level thirty Celebi, which they can catch for themselves.
How To Trade Celebi Into Sword & Shield
Once the player has caught Celebi, they will need to transfer it through a couple of different programs before it can be sent toPokémon Sword & Shield.There is a Nintendo 3DS app calledPoké Transporterthat allows the player to transferPokémon from the Virtual ConsolePokémongames intoPokémon Bank.This program can be used to move Celebi fromPokémon CrystalintoPokémon Bank.Poké Transportercan also be used to move a Celebi from one of the Unova games, if the player acquired one there.
If you have acquired a Celebi in one of the 3DS eraPokémongames (X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon,orUltra Sun & Ultra Moon), then it can be extracted usingPokémon Bankon its own and doesn't require the use ofPoké Transporter.The people who usedPokémon Bankat launch likely also received a Celebi as part of a giveaway event.
Once the Celebi is inPokémon Bank,it can be moved toPokémon Home,which requires an Internet connection. To move aPokémon fromBanktoHome,the player will need a paid subscription forHome.The player will be prompted to enter a lengthy code, which will then connect the two programs and allowPokémon to be moved between them.
Once the Celebi is inPokémon Home,the player can use the Nintendo Switch version of the app to move the Celebi into eitherPokémon SwordorShield.
Note - As a MythicalPokémon, Celebi cannot be traded over the GTS inPokémon Home.It can be traded locally with friends, but you need to know someone in real life who owns a Celebi and is willing to give it to you.
CelebiIs A Powerhouse In Combat
As a MythicalPokémon with great stats, Celebi is a potent force on the battlefield. Celebi's Psychic/Grass-type protects it from common threats, it has a great move pool, and its well-rounded stats allow it to fill several different roles in battle. Celebi's competitive viability in the Galar region has yet to be tested, as it was only recently added toPokémon Sword & Shield.The real reason to carry a Celebi around the Galar region is due to how rare it is, especially if you remember the days ofPokémon Gold & Silver.
Pokémon Sword & Shield are available now for Nintendo Switch. Pokémon Home is available now for mobile phones and Nintendo Switch.
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