No. 0420

Cherubi

Cherry Pokémon

Official art

Cherubi is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 275. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 3.3 kg 7.3 lbs
Base stat total: 275 Higher than 9% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IV Diamond & Pearl

Abilities

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

Once the fruit growing alongside the main body is large and plump, Cherubi will use the nutrients within to evolve. The fruit then detaches, becoming nourishment for other creatures.

See all 7 entries

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk3549–9567–185

Def4558–10685–207

SpA6273–125116–245

SpD5365–11599–225

Spe3549–9567–185

Total275Higher than 9% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×

ElectricGrassGroundWater

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 35); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Cherubi outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Cherubi against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		Cherubi · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
87		Cherubi · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
55		Cherubi · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexLC

Evolution

#0420CherubiGrass
1. Level 25
  #0421CherrimGrass

Moves

Level up 8


1	AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	20	100%	25
5	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
9	Stun SporeParalyzes the target.	Grass	Status	—	75%	30
15	Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.	Fairy	Spec	50	100%	10
21	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
29	Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep.	Grass	Status	—	75%	15
37	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
47	Petal DanceLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10

Biology

It has a second, smaller head that stores nutrients required for evolution. Before evolving, it shrivels and falls off. Other Pokémon, such as Starly, may try to eat it.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#440 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Cherry Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Pink

: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Sinnoh#058Extended Sinnoh#058Galar#128Hisui#066

Once the fruit growing alongside the main body is large and plump, Cherubi will use the nutrients within to evolve. The fruit then detaches, becoming nourishment for other creatures.
Legends: Arceus
The deeper a Cherubi’s red, the more nutrients it has stockpiled in its body. And the sweeter and tastier its small ball!
Shield
It nimbly dashes about to avoid getting pecked by bird Pokémon that would love to make off with its small, nutrient-rich storage ball.
Sword
It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. STARLY try to peck it off.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution.
Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
The small ball holds the nutrients needed for evolution. Apparently, it is very sweet and tasty.
Diamond

Names around the world

English: Cherubi
Japanese: チェリンボ
Japanese (romaji): Cherinbo
Korean: 체리버
Chinese (Traditional): 櫻花寶
Chinese (Simplified): 樱花宝
French: Ceribou
German: Kikugi
Spanish: Cherubi
Italian: Cherubi

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

: 1 SpA
: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 55
: Medium

Breeding

: FairyGrass
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area

Loop Lagoon (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Shield 18 areas

Axew's EyeInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 35–60
Bridge FieldInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled GroveInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's SeatInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 30–60
Hammerlocke HillsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 28–60
Lake of OutrageInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 50–60
Motostoke RiverbankInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–60
North Lake MilochInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–60
Route 3 (East)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 8–13
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower RuinsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60

Sword 18 areas

Axew's EyeInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 35–60
Bridge FieldInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled GroveInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's SeatInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 30–60
Hammerlocke HillsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 28–60
Lake of OutrageInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 50–60
Motostoke RiverbankInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 26–60
North Lake MilochInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 7–60
Route 3 (East)Interacting with a Berry Tree · Lv 8–13
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower RuinsInteracting with a Berry Tree · Lv 11–60

SoulSilver 1 area

National ParkHeadbutting trees · Lv 18–25

HeartGold 1 area

National ParkHeadbutting trees · Lv 18–25

Platinum 21 areas

Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15

Pearl 21 areas

Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15

Diamond 21 areas

Eterna ForestSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Floaroma MeadowSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Fuego IronworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 206Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 207Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 208Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 209Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 211 (east, towards Celestic Town)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 213Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 214Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 215Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 218Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 221Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Road 222Slathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15
Valley WindworksSlathering a Honey Tree with Honey and waiting for a Pokémon to appear. · Lv 5–15

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.