Cherubi
TL;DR. Cherubi is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 275. The small ball holds the nutrients needed for evolution. Apparently, it is very sweet and tasty.
The small ball holds the nutrients needed for evolution. Apparently, it is very sweet and tasty.
Stat spread.
Total of 275. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Cherubi in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Cherubi reaches 950 CP at level 40 and 1,087 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Cherubi.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cherubi, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Cherubi?
Cherubi is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Cherubi weak to?
Cherubi takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Cherubi resistant to?
Cherubi resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Cherubi evolve?
Cherubi evolves into Cherrim (Level 25).
What generation is Cherubi from?
Cherubi was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0420.
What are Cherubi's base stats?
Cherubi has HP 45, Attack 35, Defense 45, Special Attack 62, Special Defense 53, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 275.
What are Cherubi's abilities?
Cherubi can have the ability Chlorophyll.
Is Cherubi legendary or mythical?
No. Cherubi is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Cherubi's best stat?
Cherubi's highest base stat is Special Attack at 62, which ranks 72nd of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Cherubi good?
Cherubi has a base stat total of 275, the 926th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 117th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Cherubi as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Cherubi is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Cherubi vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Cherubi | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 66 | -21 |
| Attack | 35 | 75 | -40 |
| Defense | 45 | 72 | -27 |
| Special Attack | 62 | 72 | -10 |
| Special Defense | 53 | 72 | -19 |
| Speed | 35 | 60 | -25 |
| Total | 275 | 417 | -142 |
Cherubi appears in 17 games.
Every mainline release where Cherubi is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Cherubi in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.
Cherubi appears in 6 episodes.
From DP031 (2007-04-26) through DP166 (2010-03-04).
- DP031 The Grass-Type is Always Greener! Diamond & Pearl 2007-10-06
- DP037 The Grass Menagerie! Diamond & Pearl 2007-11-17
- DP066 Lost Leader Strategy! Diamond & Pearl 2008-07-19
- DP069 Enter Galactic! Diamond & Pearl 2008-08-09
- DP125 Battling a Cute Drama! Diamond & Pearl 2009-09-26
- DP166 The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore! Diamond & Pearl 2010-07-31
TCG Pocket appearances
4 Cherubi cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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