Cherubi
Cherubi is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0420 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Cherry Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Chlorophyll |
| Local № | 0058 (Diamond/Pearl) 0058 (Platinum) 0128 (Sword/Shield) 0058 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0066 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 55 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Fairy, Grass |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Atk | 62 | 116 | 245 | |
| Sp. Def | 53 | 99 | 225 | |
| Speed | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Total | 275 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Cherubi changes
- In Generation 4, Cherubi has a base experience yield of 68.
- In Generations 4-7, Cherubi has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| Brilliant Diamond | The small ball holds the nutrients needed for evolution. Apparently, it is very sweet and tasty. |
| Shining Pearl | Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients and shriveled, evolution is near. |
| 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. |
Moves learned by Cherubi
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Cherubi learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morning Sun | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Leafage | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 15 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| 26 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 30 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 35 | Petal Blizzard | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 40 | Worry Seed | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Cherubi learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cherubi gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatherapy | Grass | — | — | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| Flower Shield | Fairy | — | — | |
| Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| Heal Pulse | Psychic | — | — | |
| Healing Wish | Psychic | — | — | |
| Nature Power | Normal | — | — | |
| Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
| Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Cherubi is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Cherubi learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Cherubi sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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- See all Cherubi sprites
Where to find Cherubi
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 218, 221, 222, Eterna Forest, Floaroma Meadow, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks |
|---|---|
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
National Park |
| Black White |
Breed Cherrim |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Cherrim |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Route 3, Rolling Fields, Axew's Eye, Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | The Heartwood, Fabled Spring, Gapejaw Bog, Lonely Spring, Primeval Grotto |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Cherubi questions
Other languages
| English | Cherubi |
|---|---|
| Japanese | チェリンボ (Cherinbo) |
| German | Kikugi |
| French | Ceribou |
| Italian | Cherubi |
| Spanish | Cherubi |
| Korean | 체리버 (cheribeo) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 樱花宝 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 櫻花寶 |
| English |
Cherry Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | さくらんぼポケモン |
| German | Kirschen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Cerise |
| Italian | Pokémon Ciliegia |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cereza |
| Korean | 버찌포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 樱桃宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 櫻桃寶可夢 |
Name origin
- cherry
- a small fruit that grows on trees
- cherubim
- sweet, innocent child


