Celebi – Holo Rare No.251 | Neo Revelation (Awakening Legends) Premium File 3 | Japanese Pokémon Card 2001

The time-travelling forest guardian — in a piece of connected artwork history. This Celebi Holo Rare No.251 from the Japanese Neo Revelation (Awakening Legends) set is illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki and carries a uniquely special provenance among Neo era Japanese cards.

The artwork is part of a combined triptych illustration that includes Sudowoodo and Sneasel — all three cards together form a single continuous connected scene. This Japanese print features the Awakening Legends promotional symbol, identifying it as a special promotional addition to the Neo Revelation expansion, and was distributed as part of Premium File 3. A set of three postcards featuring the full ensemble artwork was distributed in Volume 11 of Pokémon Card Trainers magazine on May 1, 2001.

The Gold border, sparkle-pattern holofoil background, and Awakening Legends era card stock give this card an immediately distinct and collectible presence. Illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki — a celebrated Neo era Pokémon TCG illustrator — the artwork shows Celebi darting through a cosmic, forest-spirit energy field in a composition that perfectly captures its time-travelling Mythical nature. 

A Grass-type Basic at LV.14 with 50 HP, featuring Psycho Leaf — flip coins equal to the number of Energy the opponent has attached, dealing 10+ extra damage per heads and removing that many damage counters from itself — a clever self-healing counter attack.

Card Details:

• Set: Neo Revelation / Awakening Legends (Japanese) – Premium File 3 Promo
• Card Number: No. 251
• Rarity: Holo Rare
• Illustrator: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic (Seed Pokémon)
• HP: 50 | Level: 14
• Attack: Psycho Leaf (10+, self-heal)
• Connected Art: Part of Premium File 3 triptych with Sudowoodo & Sneasel
• Year: 2001
• Language: Japanese

Why collectors love this card: Celebi is one of the most beloved Mythical Pokémon in the franchise — the guardian of the forest and master of time, associated with some of the most nostalgic moments in Gen II Pokémon lore. The Neo Revelation Japanese Holo version by Sumiyoshi Kizuki is a cornerstone of vintage Pokémon collecting — and the Premium File 3 provenance, Awakening Legends symbol, and connected triptych artwork elevate it further to a card with genuine historical significance among serious Neo era collectors. Now over 24 years old, finding a clean example grows harder every year.

✅ Japanese Neo Revelation / Awakening Legends · ✅ Premium File 3 Promo · ✅ Connected Triptych Artwork · ✅ 2001

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