cherubi

Cherubi is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Grass

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat in strong sunlight.
• Solar Power (Hidden Ability): Increases the Pokémon's Special Attack stat by 50% in strong sunlight, but loses some HP each turn.

Physical Characteristics:

• Cherubi is a small, cherry-like Pokémon.
• It has a round, pink body that resembles a cherry.
• Features two short stubby legs and a stem with two green leaves.
• A smaller, underdeveloped second "cherry" is attached to its body, which can be seen as an energy reserve.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Cherubi prefers sunny environments and is often found in grassy fields and meadows.
• It absorbs sunlight to nourish the smaller "cherry", which is said to be sweet and nutritious.
• The smaller "cherry" is often consumed by other Pokémon, which Cherubi tolerates, as it will grow back again.
• Cherubi is known to be cheerful and active, especially under strong sunlight.

In Battle:

• Cherubi is often used as a support Pokémon with moves that benefit from sunny weather.
• Notable moves include Solar Beam, Sunny Day, and Morning Sun.
• It is strong against Water, Ground, and Rock types.
• It is weak against Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug types.

Evolution:

• Cherubi evolves into Cherrim starting at level 25.

Interesting Facts:

• Cherubi’s smaller "cherry" is considered a delicacy for some Pokémon.
• Its evolution, Cherrim, has a form change ability tied to the weather, making Cherubi a strategic choice for weather-based teams.
• Despite its small size, Cherubi is capable of remarkable speed under the right conditions due to its Chlorophyll ability.

Cherubi is a delightful and strategic addition to any trainer’s roster, especially for those who enjoy utilizing weather conditions in battle.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.
• Soulsilver: It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.
• Black: The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off.
• White: The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off.
• Black-2: The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off.
• White-2: The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off.
• X: Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution.
• Y: It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.
• Omega-Ruby: Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution.
• 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!
• 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.