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. 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 was used again 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.
A Cherubi appeared in Battling a Cute Drama!, under the ownership of Marilyn. It was used in a battle against Dawn and 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 seen under Reggie's care in Lost Leader Strategy!.
A Cherubi appeared in Enter Galactic!.
A Cherubi had a brief appearance in Camping It Up!.
A Cherubi appeared in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, where it was one of the Pokémon seen at the Sunyshore City Pokémon Center.
Multiple Cherubi made a brief appearance in Coming Full-Festival Circle!. They were among the Pokémon listening to Nando as he played his music.
A Cherubi made a very brief appearance in League Unleashed!, under the ownership of a kid.
A Cherubi made a brief cameo in SS024, where it was seen outside of Professor Rowan's lab.
Pokédex entries
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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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