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Cherubi.

national dex #420 · gen IV
BST 275 · grass
Cherubi official artwork
grass
#420 · gen IV
Profile
HP
45
ATK
35
DEF
45
SPA
62
SPD
53
SPE
35
BST 275 · best Sp. Atk 62 · worst Attack 35 · meters scale to 200

Cherubi is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug and resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground.

Typinggrass
AbilitiesChlorophyll
Height, weight0.4 m / 3.3 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsFairy, Plant
Previous
#419floatzel
Dex position
#420 of 1025
Jump to
Next
#421cherrim

Cherubi base stats

BST 275 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP45200294
Atk3567185
Def4585207
SpA62116245
SpD5399225
Spe3567185
BST275bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpA

Cherubi weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra½
ice2
fig1
poi2
gro½
fly2
psy1
bug2
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
Resists
Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Immune to
nothing

Cherubi abilities

1 total · 0 hidden
ChlorophyllDoubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Cherubi evolution line

2 stages

Cherubi evolves into Cherrim: level it up to 25 or higher. How to evolve Cherubi, every game

Best Cherubi moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
grassPetal DanceSPEC120
grassEnergy BallSPEC90
grassPetal BlizzardPHYS90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalTake DownPHYS90
bugPollen PuffSPEC90
fairyDazzling GleamSPEC80

Cherubi moves

gen 8 · 69 moves · 19 level-up · 29 TM/HM · 13 egg · 8 tutor
8 moves · Cherubi appears in 11 games
AbsorbL1TackleL5Stun SporeL9Draining KissL15Energy BallL21Sleep PowderL29Double EdgeL37Petal DanceL47
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
AbsorbSTABgrassSPEC20100%25Level 1
Morning SunnormalSTAT--5Level 1
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 5
LeafageSTABgrassPHYS40100%40Level 5
Stun SporegrassSTAT-75%30Level 9
GrowthnormalSTAT--20Level 10
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Level 15
Draining KissfairySPEC50100%10Level 15
Magical LeafSTABgrassSPEC60-20Level 20
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10Level 21
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5Level 22
Leech SeedgrassSTAT-90%10Level 26
Sleep PowdergrassSTAT-75%15Level 29
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 31
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 37
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Level 40
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 45
Petal DanceSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 47
Petal BlizzardSTABgrassPHYS90100%15Level 47
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30TM / HM
Dazzling GleamfairySPEC80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Draining KissfairySPEC50100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FlashnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Grass KnotSTABgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Magical LeafSTABgrassSPEC60-20TM / HM
Nature PowernormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Pollen PuffbugSPEC90100%15TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25TM / HM
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
AromatherapygrassSTAT--5Egg
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Egg
Flower ShieldfairySTAT--10Egg
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10Egg
Heal PulsepsychicSTAT--10Egg
Healing WishpsychicSTAT--10Egg
Nature PowernormalSTAT--20Egg
Razor LeafSTABgrassPHYS5595%25Egg
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20Egg
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Egg
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20Egg
TicklenormalSTAT-100%20Egg
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10Egg
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20Tutor
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Tutor

Cherubi Pokédex entries

4 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

It nimbly dashes about to avoid getting pecked by bird Pokémon that would love to make off with its small, nutrient-rich storage ball.

Shield

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

Legends: 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.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

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

Y, Alpha Sapphire

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

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off.

Generation IV4 entries
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 filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. STARLY try to peck it off.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

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

Cherubi species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorPink
ShapeHeads
HabitatUnknown
Height0.4 m (1'04")
Weight3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate190 (74.5%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsFairy, Plant
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience55
EV yield1 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#420
Sinnoh#058
Sinnoh (Pt)#058
Galar#128
Hisui#066
Wild held items
Miracle Seed5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread35 Atk / 62 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 62average
Speed tier35 Speslow
Defensive load5 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty190 / 255easy, about 74.5% per ball

About Cherubi

Cherubi is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). It nimbly dashes about to avoid getting pecked by bird Pokémon that would love to make off with its small, nutrient-rich storage ball. Cherubi stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Cherubi base stats

Cherubi has a base stat total of 275, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 62 (average), while its lowest is Attack at 35 (poor). Cherubi is slow with a base Speed of 35.

Cherubi weaknesses and resistances

As a Grass-type, Cherubi is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks. This gives Cherubi 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Cherubi abilities

Cherubi's abilities include Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Cherubi moves and learnset

Cherubi can learn 69 moves in Generation 8, including 19 by leveling up, 29 via TM/HM, 13 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Petal Dance (Grass, 120 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power), Petal Blizzard (Grass, 90 power). For coverage, Cherubi can learn Double Edge (Normal), Take Down (Normal), Pollen Puff (Bug).

Training Cherubi

Cherubi has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Cherubi yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Cherubi belongs to the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Cherubi is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Cherubi → Cherrim). Wild Cherubi may be found holding Miracle Seed.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Cherubi. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Cherubi, or use the team builder to see how Cherubi fits into your squad.

Tools for Cherubi
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