Cherubi (Pokémon)

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Cherubi チェリンボ Cherinbo #420 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Chlorophyll Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Groups Fairy and Grass Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Cherubi 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 7.3 lbs. 3.3 kg Cherubi 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 68 Gen. IV Unknown IV 55 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Cherubi 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Pink	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Cherubi (Japanese: チェリンボ Cherinbo) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Cherrim starting at level 25.

Biology

Cherubi is a small cherry-like Pokémon with a round, deep-pink body with two stubby feet. It has beady eyes and a purple-red stripe running down part of its face. Cherubi has a short stem with two big, green leaves and a second, much smaller head growing out of it. This second head is vestigial in terms of function, but it contains nutrients that contribute to Cherubi's growth as its initial source of food. As the second head is apparently edible, several Pokémon have been seen trying to pluck it off. When the second head begins to bloom it means Cherubi is close to evolving. It has been known to sun bathe on warm days. When it is about to evolve, the second head starts to wilt. Cherubi mainly photosynthesizes, and it is attracted to honey.

In the anime

Cherubi in the anime

Major appearances

Gardenia used a Cherubi in a battle against Ash in The Grass-type Is Always Greener and again in The Grass Menagerie.

Another Cherubi appeared in Battling a Cute Drama! under the ownership of Marilyn.

Minor appearances

Multiple Cherubi made an appearance in The Rise of Darkrai.

Cherubi was also seen under Reggie's care in Lost Leader Strategy!.

A Cherubi had a minor appearance in Camping It Up!.

Another Cherubi appeared in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!.

Multiple Cherubi made a brief appearance in Coming Full-Festival Circle!.

A Cherubi made a very brief appearance in League Unleashed!.

A photo of two Cherubi appeared in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!.

A Cherubi made a brief cameo in SS024, outside Professor Rowan's lab.

A Cherubi appeared as a mask for the festival in Capacia Island UFO!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP031 Cherubi Dawn's Pokédex Cherubi, the Cherry Pokémon. All of the nutrients needed for evolution are contained in its small ball. Cherubi becomes redder as it is exposed to sunlight, and is almost ready to evolve once the smaller ball buds. DP125 Cherubi Ash's Pokédex Cherubi, the Cherry Pokémon. Cherubi's attached small ball holds the nutrients needed for its evolution.

In the manga

Cherubi in Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Cherubi appears in Pokémon Adventures, in the Diamond & Pearl arc. Gardenia used a Cherubi alongside her Roserade in a Double Battle against Platinum's Prinplup and Ponyta. After Piplup evolved into Prinplup, Cherubi's Grass Knot became more effective against the heavier Pokémon, leaving the Penguin Pokémon in a difficult situation. However, Platinum took advantage of the cover that the knots gave and the holes that Roserade's poison whips created to deliver a finishing Blizzard that defeated both her Pokémon.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Gardenia's Cherubi also appears in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, as Hareta's first opponent. It attempted to use Leech Seed on Hareta's Shinx, but was quickly felled by the cub's Bite.

In the TCG

Main article: Cherubi (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond The small ball holds the nutrients needed for evolution. Apparently, it is very sweet and tasty. Pearl Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution. Platinum The small ball is not only full of nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off. HeartGold It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients. SoulSilver
Generation V Black The small ball is not only full of nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off. White Black 2 The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off. White 2
Generation VI X Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution. Y It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients. Omega Ruby Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution. Alpha Sapphire It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Honey trees Platinum Honey trees HeartGold SoulSilver National Park (Headbutt Trees)
Generation V Black White Breed Cherrim Black 2 White 2 Trade Dream World Dream Park
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Breed Cherrim

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Foggy Forest (1F-5F) MD Sky Foggy Forest (1F-5F) Ranger: SoA Vien Forest Rumble Windy Prairie‎ Ranger: GS Hinder Cape
Generation V Rumble Blast Treetops: Shimmering Lake

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Miracle Seed (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Miracle Seed (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 62		60 - 125	116 - 245
Sp. Def: 53		52 - 115	99 - 225
Speed: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Total: 275	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 10/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Morning Sun Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   077 Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   1010 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   1313 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   1919 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   2222 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— ——% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   2828 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   3131 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   3737 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   4040 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 Cute 1 ♥ 0   4747 Petal Blizzard Grass Physical 09090 100100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherubi Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cherubi Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM96 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherubi Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cherubi Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Aromatherapy Grass Status — —% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   Flower Shield Fairy Status — —% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   Grass Whistle Grass Status — 55% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   Heal Pulse Psychic Status — —% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   Healing Wish Psychic Status — —% 10 Beautiful 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Nature Power Normal Status — —% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   Razor Leaf Grass Physical 55 95% 25 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Sweet Scent Normal Status — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   Weather Ball Normal Special 50 100% 10 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cherubi in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cherubi in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherubi Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cherubi Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ X Y OR AS Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Cherubi can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Cherubi cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherubi Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cherubi Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry   It shoots seeds to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It launches leaf blades around itself.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Cherubi  Grass

Level 25 →

First Evolution Cherrim  Grass

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Cherubi images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Cherubi appears to be based on a cherry.

Name origin

Cherubi may be a combination of cherry, cherubic (innocent or "childlike), and ruby (a shade of red).

Cherinbo is a combination of cherry and 桜桃 sakuranbo (cherry).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese チェリンボ Cherinbo From cherry and 桜桃 sakuranbo (cherry) French Ceribou From cerise and petit bout Spanish Cherubi Same as English name German Kikugi From Kirsche and Kugel Italian Cherubi Same as English name Korean 체리버 Cheribau Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 櫻花寶 Yīng Huā Bǎo Literally "Cherry blossom treasure". 寶 can also be derived from 寶貝 Bǎo​bèi. Cantonese Chinese

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