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No. 0420

Cherubi

Cherry Pokémon

Cherubi
Official art
Grass
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
3.3 kg 7.3 lbs
Base stat total
275 top 91%
Introduced
Gen IV
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

HP45105–152200–294
Atk3536–9567–185
Def4545–10685–207
SpA6260–125116–245
SpD5352–11599–225
Spe3536–9567–185
Total275Higher than 9% of all Pokémon
HP45Atk35Def45Spe35SpD53SpA62

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95Cherubi · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  24. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  27. 87Cherubi · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 55Cherubi · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Chlorophyll

    Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0420CherubiGrass
    1. Level 25#0421CherrimGrass

Moves

Level up 8

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25
5TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
9Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
15Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
21Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
29Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15
37Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
47Petal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Cherry Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Pink
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Sinnoh#058Extended Sinnoh#058Galar#128Hisui#066

  1. 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

  2. The deeper a Cherubi’s red, the more nutrients it has stockpiled in its body. And the sweeter and tastier its small ball!

    Shield

  3. 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

  4. It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  5. 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

  6. Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution.

    Pearl · X · Omega Ruby

  7. The small ball holds the nutrients needed for evolution. Apparently, it is very sweet and tasty.

    Diamond

Names around the world

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
55
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
FairyGrass
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
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