Celebi has been printed in Japanese Pokemon TCG sets since 2000, from a one-of-one Old Back promo in the very first year to the SR prints that count as Celebi full art cards. We ship Japanese sealed product and singles out of Tokyo.
National Dex #251, nicknamed the “Voice of the Forest,” Celebi is a time-traveling Mythical Pokemon that debuted in Pokemon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (1999–2000) and was first officially revealed in the July 2000 issue of CoroCoro Comic. Its major Japanese printings run in release order from the 2000 Neo-era originals, a 2003 Players Club reward promo, the 2012 Cold Flare single, the 2016 CP5 first edition and the 2018 tag-team GX through to the 2021 Celebi V pair.
Of the Celebi prints covered here, the two SR prints, Celebi & Venusaur GX (Tag Bolt, SM9) and Celebi V (Jet-Black Spirit, S6K), are full art. Our listed Celebi is Celebi: Old Back (Neo Premium File 3, PRMF-3 No.251) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), a one-of-one stock item.
- A new Celebi full art section lists the two SR prints with set mark and rarity.
- Store listings for each Celebi single were rechecked against the current catalog.
- Browse more Japanese sets on the Japanese Pokemon card list.
USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
Celebi Full Art Cards: Every Japanese SR Print
Collectors use “full art” for prints whose artwork fills the whole card face. Japanese sets do not print those words: the official card database prints only a rarity code, and the full-art treatments are the SR (full-art ex and Supporter cards), SAR (Special Art Rare), AR (Art Rare), CHR / CSR (Character Rare) and the gold UR and rainbow HR printings. Of the Celebi prints covered here, two carry an art rarity, both SR.
| Card | Set mark · number | Rarity | Our listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebi & Venusaur GX | Tag Bolt (SM9) · 097/095 | SR | not listed |
| Celebi V | Jet-Black Spirit (S6K) · 071/070 | SR | not listed |
For how collectors use the term across Japanese and English sets, see our full art Pokemon cards guide.
Every Celebi Card and What It’s Worth
Celebi printings covered here, oldest to newest:
| Card | Set / Number | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebi | Awakening Legends (neo3) 036 | 2000 | Not currently stocked |
| Shining Celebi | Neo4 106/105 | Neo era | Not currently stocked |
| Celebi: Old Back | Neo Premium File 3, PRMF-3 No.251 | 2000 | Currently listed (one-of-one) |
| Celebi ex | 006/PLAY (Players Club promo) | 2003 | Not currently stocked |
| Celebi EX | Cold Flare (BW6c) 004/059 | 2012 | Not currently stocked |
| Celebi: 1ED | CP5 002/036 | 2016 | Sold out at the time of this update |
| Celebi & Venusaur GX | Tag Bolt (SM9) 001/095, 097/095 SR | 2018 | Not currently stocked |
| Celebi V | Jet-Black Spirit (S6K) 003/070, 071/070 SR | 2021 | Not currently stocked |
| Celebi V PROMO | S-P 175 (2-box campaign) | 2021 | Sold out at the time of this update |
| Celebi | Stellar Crown (EN) 004/142 | 2024 | not stocked |
1999–2001: The Old Back Era and the Premium File 3 One-of-One
Celebi’s first Japanese card appearances came in the Neo era, the same period that gave the TCG its “Old Back” card stock. Celebi (card number neo3-036, HP 50, Psychic-type, Holo Rare) was printed in expansion pack 3, Awakening Legends, released November 23, 2000. A second Neo-era print followed as Shining Celebi, card 106/105, a Shining Holo Grass-type card in Neo4.
The third Old Back Celebi — and the one we carry — is a standalone promo: Celebi: Old Back, catalogued as PRMF-3 No.251 and issued through Neo Premium File 3. It’s Lv.14, HP 50, Grass-type, in a swirl-holo finish, released in November 2000 (sources list either November 22 or November 23). Sources disagree on the illustrator credit.
Don’t confuse this card with the regular Awakening Legends Celebi (neo3-036). The Old Back promo is catalogued separately as PRMF-3 No.251 and sold as a standalone item — the “No.251” matches Celebi’s National Dex number.
In online collector discussion, this promo has been described as the release’s single holo card — an informal, community-sourced account rather than a documented production detail. Our listing is a single graded copy.
This is a one-of-one stock item — a single listed copy.
2003: The Players Club EX Promo
Celebi’s next notable Japanese appearance is Celebi ex, card 006/PLAY, distributed in November 2003 as a reward card for Pokemon Card Players Club members who reached 10,000 EXP, illustrated by Ryo Ueda.
2012: Celebi EX in Cold Flare
Celebi EX, card 004/059, HP 110, Grass-type, Rare, was released July 13, 2012 in the Black & White-era expansion Cold Flare (BW6c), the Japanese pairing that corresponds to the English Boundaries Crossed. Its Ability, Time Recall, lets all of your evolved Pokemon use any of their pre-evolution’s attacks as long as this Celebi is in play; its attack, かぜわたり (Kaze Watari), does 60 damage and lets you switch it with a Benched Pokemon.
2016: CP5 and the Celebi First Edition
Celebi returned as part of the mythical roster in CP5, the Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection, released July 16, 2016 — a concept pack built entirely around Mythical and Legendary Pokemon rather than a numbered main-series set. Celebi appears as card 002/036, HP 70, Grass-type, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Multiple marketplaces confirm a 1st Edition (“1ED”) stamp variant exists alongside the regular print.
If you’re building out CP5’s full mythical lineup — Mew, Shaymin, Jirachi, and the rest — our CP5 Mythical & Legendary Collection guide covers the whole set, and our Japanese 1st Edition cards guide puts this Celebi in context against other 1ED singles.
2018: Celebi & Venusaur GX in Tag Bolt
Celebi’s Sun & Moon-era printing arrived as a Tag Team card rather than a solo GX: Celebi & Venusaur GX, released December 7, 2018 in Tag Bolt (SM9). It’s card 001/095 in the regular double-rare slot and 097/095 as the set’s secret rare, HP 270, Grass-type. Attacks include Pollen Hazard (50 damage plus a chance to poison, burn, or confuse), Solar Beam (150 damage), and the GX attack Evergreen GX (180 damage and a full heal).
2021: Celebi V and the 2-Box Campaign Promo
The Sword & Shield era’s Celebi V appears in Jet-Black Spirit (S6K) at two numbers: 003/070 as the regular double-rare and 071/070 as the alternate-art secret rare. Both are HP 190, Grass-type; its first attack (わかばのまい) lets you attach any number of Grass Energy from your hand to your Pokemon in any way you like; a second attack, Slash Back (60 damage), switches Celebi with a Benched Pokemon.
A separate Celebi V exists as Celebi V PROMO, S-P 175, distributed through the “Silver Lance / Jet-Black Spirit 2-box purchase campaign” — a store incentive tied to buying two boxes across that pair of sets. It shares the HP 190, Grass-type stat line and carries Regulation Mark E. It’s a Japan-exclusive promo in the strictest sense — earned through a purchase threshold rather than sold as a standalone product — and our Japan-exclusive cards guide covers more promos distributed the same way. For the wider Celebi and Jirachi mythical lineup, our Mythical Pokemon cards guide is a good next stop, and the Celebi V PSA 10 guide covers the S-P 175 print in detail.
2024: Stellar Crown and Stellar Miracle
Celebi’s current-era English printing is confirmed as Stellar Crown, #004/142, an Uncommon. Its Japanese counterpart set, Stellar Miracle (SV7), released July 19, 2024.
Where to Buy Celebi Cards from Japan
We ship graded Japanese singles out of Tokyo with tracked delivery worldwide. Our current Celebi listing:
- Celebi: Old Back (Neo Premium File 3, PRMF-3 No.251) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) — currently listed at ¥468,000 (~$3,039) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) (a one-of-one stock item)
- Browse the full graded lineup on our PSA 10 collection or the visual PSA 10 card list
The PSA 10 Celebi 1ED (CP5 002/036) and the PSA 10 Celebi V PROMO (S-P 175) are sold out at the time of this update — sourcing requests go through Quick Order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most valuable Celebi card we currently stock?
Celebi: Old Back (Neo Premium File 3, PRMF-3 No.251), a one-of-one stock item — a single graded copy from the 2000 Neo era.
What is the Celebi “Old Back” card?
It’s a standalone promo, catalogued as PRMF-3 No.251, distributed through Neo Premium File 3 around November 2000 (sources differ on the exact date). It’s Lv.14, HP 50, Grass-type, in a swirl-holo finish, and separate from the regular Awakening Legends Celebi (neo3-036) printed the same year.
What is the Celebi 1st Edition (1ED) card?
Celebi: 1ED, card 002/036 from CP5, the Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection released July 16, 2016. Multiple marketplaces confirm a distinct 1st Edition stamp variant alongside the regular print.
Is there a Celebi GX card?
Celebi & Venusaur GX is a tag-team card from Tag Bolt (SM9, 2018): 001/095 in the regular slot and 097/095 as the SR secret rare.
What is the Celebi V PROMO (S-P 175)?
A Japan-exclusive Celebi V, HP 190, Grass-type, distributed through the “Silver Lance / Jet-Black Spirit 2-box purchase campaign” in 2021 — earned by buying two boxes across that pair of sets rather than sold directly.
Where can I buy Celebi cards from Japan?
Our current Celebi listing is the PSA 10 Old Back one-of-one, shipped from Tokyo with tracked delivery. The CP5 1ED and the S-P 175 V promo are sold out at the time of this update; Quick Order takes sourcing requests.
Which Celebi cards are full art?
Of the Celebi prints covered here, the full art cards are the two SR prints: Celebi & Venusaur GX 097/095 from Tag Bolt (SM9) and Celebi V 071/070 from Jet-Black Spirit (S6K). Japanese databases print only the rarity code SR, not the words full art, so the code is what to look for.
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