Celebi · Skyridge, what to know.
About the Celebi card
Numbered 145 of 182 in Skyridge, released in May 2003, Celebi is a Rare Secret, a Basic Colorless-type carrying 60 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Celebi needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Arita painted the Base Set Charizard and much of the early holo run, and his work has a painterly weight that set the visual tone of the Wizards era.
About Celebi in the Pokémon world
A Mythical Pokémon. Time-traveling green fairy. Skyridge Crystal Celebi is one of the most beloved Wizards-era Crystal cards.
What is Celebi worth?
Celebi is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Skyridge's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Skyridge holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Celebi before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Celebi is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on Wizards-era cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the colorless foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Celebi
When you go to buy Celebi, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Celebi, so price the specific copy in front of you.
