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 sunbathe on warm days. When it is about to evolve, the second head starts to wilt. Cherubi mainly photosynthesizes, and it is attracted to honey. Starly is a natural predator of Cherubi.
Major appearances
Cherubi debuted in The Grass-type Is Always Greener!, under the ownership of Gardenia. It was first used in a battle against Ash. It faced off against Turtwig, and during the battle, Gardenia was able to learn quite a bit about Turtwig. Cherubi reappeared in The Grass Menagerie!, where it once again fought Turtwig during an official Gym battle. Its speed forced Ash to recall Turtwig for Staravia, after which Cherubi was defeated.
In Battling a Cute Drama!, Marilyn used her Cherubi in a battle against Dawn. It went up against Buneary, who it defeated. Later, it battled Brock's Sudowoodo, but this match was declared a tie by James, who was acting as referee.
Minor appearances
Multiple Cherubi appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.
A Cherubi was under Reggie's care in Lost Leader Strategy!,.
A Cherubi appeared in Enter Galactic!.
A Cherubi briefly appeared in Camping It Up!.
A Cherubi was at the Sunyshore City Pokémon Center in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!.
Multiple Cherubi were audience to Nando as he played his music in Coming Full-Festival Circle!. They were among the Pokémon.
A small child had a Cherubi in League Unleashed!.
A Cherubi was outside of Professor Rowan's lab in DPS01.
A Cherubi will appear in M23.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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DP031
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Cherubi
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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.
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DP125
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Cherubi
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Ash's Pokédex
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Cherubi, the Cherry Pokémon. Cherubi's attached small ball holds the nutrients needed for its evolution.
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Origin
Cherubi appears to be based on a cherry, which are known to grow multiple fruiting heads, hence its appearance.
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).