Cherubi (Pokémon)

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Cherubi チェリンボ Cherinbo #420
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Cherry Pokémon
Ability Chlorophyll ----- Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #058 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-047 Oblivia R-131
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 7.3 lbs. Imperial 3.3 kg Metric 7.3 lbs./3.3 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Pink	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Fairy and Grass groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 68 Battle Exp.: 681*
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

Physiology

Cherubi has 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 (somewhat similar to Azurill). The second head is apparently edible and several Pokémon have been seen trying to pluck it off. When Cherubi is about to evolve, the second head starts to wilt.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Cherubi, like many other Grass-types, can utilize the sun in order to use moves like Synthesis, Morning Sun, and SolarBeam. Cherubi is also able to learn seed-based moves like Leech Seed and Worry Seed, with supporting moves such as Growth, Helping Hand, and Lucky Chant.

Behavior

Cherubi have been known to sun bathe on warm days, a trait which is believed to lead to their evolution's dependence on solar intensity.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Cherubi gets its nutrients from a variety of sources. Its smaller head serves as its initial source of food, but being a plant, it also uses photosynthesis, 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.

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

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.

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.

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 cub's Bite.

In the TCG

Main article: Cherubi (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black The small ball is not only full of nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Honey trees Platinum Uncommon Honey trees HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Headbutt trees (National Park) Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Breed Cherrim Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Dream Park
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Foggy Forest (1F-5F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Vien Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Hinder Cape
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎
Pokémon 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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Morning Sun Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 077 Growth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 1010 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 1313 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 1919 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 ——% 20 2222 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— ——% 5 2828 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 3131 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3737 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10 4040 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000— ——% 30

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 V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
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 V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	—	55%	15
	Heal Pulse	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Healing Wish	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Nature Power	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Razor Leaf	Grass	Physical	55	95%	25
	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20
	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
	Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Tickle	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cherubi in Generation V 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 V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
A black 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

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream Park	Heal Pulse	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
Dream Park	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
A superscript level indicates that Cherubi can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event 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 →

Sunshine form First evolution Cherrim  Grass

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

Origin

It appears that Cherubi is 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 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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