Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IV (Sinnoh)
- Color
- Pink
- Shape
- Heads
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 190 (74.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Fairy, Plant
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 55
- EV Yield
- 1 SpA
- Height
- 0.4 m (1'04")
- Weight
- 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Generation VI
Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution.
It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.
Generation VIII
It nimbly dashes about to avoid getting pecked by bird Pokémon that would love to make off with its small, nutrient-rich storage ball.
The deeper a Cherubi’s red, the more nutrients it has stockpiled in its body. And the sweeter and tastier its small ball!
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.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V)
Generation IV
The small ball holds the nutrients needed for evolution. Apparently, it is very sweet and tasty.
Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution.
The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. STARLY try to peck it off.
It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.
Generation V
The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off.
Level Up
19 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AbsorbSTAB | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Morning Sun | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 5 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | LeafageSTAB | gra | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| 9 | Stun Spore | gra | N | — | 75% | 30 |
| 10 | Growth | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 15 | Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 15 | Draining Kiss | fai | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 20 | Magical LeafSTAB | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 21 | Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 22 | Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| 26 | Leech Seed | gra | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 29 | Sleep Powder | gra | N | — | 75% | 15 |
| 31 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Worry Seed | gra | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 47 | Petal DanceSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 47 | Petal BlizzardSTAB | gra | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
29 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Bullet SeedSTAB | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Dazzling Gleam | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Draining Kiss | fai | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Grass KnotSTAB | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Magical LeafSTAB | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Nature Power | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Pollen Puff | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
Egg Moves
13 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatherapy | gra | N | — | — | 5 |
| Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Flower Shield | fai | N | — | — | 10 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Heal Pulse | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Healing Wish | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Nature Power | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Razor LeafSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sweet Scent | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tickle | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Grassy GlideSTAB | gra | P | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Worry Seed | gra | N | — | 100% | 10 |
Items that wild Cherubi may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Cherubi
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Cherubi
Cherubi is a Grass-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
