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Cherubi in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #128 • Cherry Pokémon

Cherubi in the National Pokédex

Pokédex 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!

Pokémon details

Type

Grass

Category

Cherry Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0420

Pokédex

Galar #128

Cherubi in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Cherubi, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #128
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
55

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Cherubi

Cherubi

Galar #128

Level 25

Cherrim

Cherrim

Galar #129

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 3

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree8-1320%

-

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree35-4025%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6025%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Bridge Field

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree26-2825%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Bridge Field

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6025%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Dappled Grove

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree11-1530%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Dappled Grove

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree26-2825%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree6025%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree26-2825%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree6025%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree30-3530%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Hammerlocke Hills

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree28-3025%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Hammerlocke Hills

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6025%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Lake of Outrage

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree50-525%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Lake of Outrage

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree26-2815%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6015%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree14-1650%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6050%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree7-1020%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree6020%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Watchtower Ruins

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree11-1450%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Watchtower Ruins

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6050%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Loop Lagoon

Max Raid Battles — pool 151 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle35-4030%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 151, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 3-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 70 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 70, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 3

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree8-1320%

-

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree35-4025%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Axew's Eye

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6025%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Bridge Field

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree26-2825%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Bridge Field

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6025%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree26-2825%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Giant's Cap

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree6025%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree26-2825%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree6025%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree30-3530%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Giant's Seat

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6030%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Hammerlocke Hills

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree28-3025%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Hammerlocke Hills

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6025%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Lake of Outrage

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree50-525%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Lake of Outrage

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree26-2815%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Motostoke Riverbank

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6015%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree14-1650%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

North Lake Miloch

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6050%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree7-1020%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Rolling Fields

Main Area

Shake a Berry Tree6020%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Watchtower Ruins

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree11-1450%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle

Watchtower Ruins

Wild Pokémon

Shake a Berry Tree6050%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60

Loop Lagoon

Max Raid Battles — pool 151 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle35-4030%

The Isle of Armor Expansion Pass required, Permanent pool 151, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 3-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 27 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle25-3020%

Permanent pool 27, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 2-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dappled Grove

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 59 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 59, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 70 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 70, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Shield
5%
Sword
5%

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal4010035
StartMorning Sun

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Normal--5
5Leafage

The user attacks by pelting the target with leaves.

Grass4010040
10Growth

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Normal--20
15Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
20Magical Leaf

The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.

Grass60-20
26Leech Seed

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Grass-9010
30Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
35Petal Blizzard

The user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and attacks everything around it.

Grass9010015
40Worry Seed

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Grass-10010
45Solar Beam

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM10Magical Leaf

The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.

Grass60-20
TM11Solar Beam

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM19Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM28Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM34Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM41Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
TM46Weather Ball

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Normal5010010
TM50Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

Grass2510030
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM87Draining Kiss

The user steals the target’s HP with a kiss. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.

Fairy5010010
TM88Grassy Terrain

The user turns the ground to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.

Grass--10
TR00Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR59Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015
TR65Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Grass9010010
TR77Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Grass-10020
TR92Dazzling Gleam

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

Fairy8010010
TR96Pollen Puff

The user attacks the enemy with a pollen puff that explodes. If the target is an ally, it gives the ally a pollen puff that restores its HP instead.

Bug9010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Grassy Glide

Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.

Grass7010020

Moves acquired through eligible breeding. Sword/Shield also supports same-species Nursery sharing with an empty recipient move slot.
Class
Aromatherapy

The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user’s party.

Grass--5
Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40
Flower Shield

The user raises the Defense stats of all Grass-type Pokémon in battle with a mysterious power.

Fairy--10
Heal Pulse

The user emits a healing pulse that restores the target’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Psychic--10
Healing Wish

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status conditions cured.

Psychic--10
Nature Power

This attack makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal--20
Razor Leaf

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Grass559525
Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020
Sweet Scent

A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness.

Normal-10020
Tickle

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Normal-10020

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Synthesis

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Grass--5
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Chlorophyll

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in harsh sunlight.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

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