Celebi vs Salamence: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: Salamence is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Celebi wins 3 stats, Salamence wins 2 stats, 1 tied.
Celebi attacking Salamence
Normal effectiveness
Salamence attacking Celebi
Super effective!
Physical Attributes
| Celebi | Salamence | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.6m | 1.5m |
| Weight | 5.0kg | 102.6kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
Salamence is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.
- Salamence wins 2 of 6 individual stats (vs 3).
- Salamence hits Celebi for 2x damage while only taking 1x back.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Celebi is outside the usage rankings, Salamence is ranked #102 (on 0.1% of teams).
Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.
Celebi vs Salamence — FAQ
Is Celebi better than Salamence?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Salamence is the better overall pick. Salamence wins 2 of 6 individual stats (vs 3); Salamence hits Celebi for 2x damage while only taking 1x back.
Who would win a battle, Celebi or Salamence?
Salamence has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Both have identical 100 base Speed.
Does Celebi or Salamence have better stats?
They tie on base stat total at 600. Celebi wins 3 individual stats, Salamence wins 2. Celebi is bulkier, while Salamence hits harder.