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Cherubi in Pokémon X & Y

#420 in the X and Y Pokédex • Cherry Pokémon

Cherubi in the National Pokédex
Cherubi sprite

Normal

Shiny Cherubi sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution.

Pokémon Y

It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.

Pokémon details

Type

Grass

Category

Cherry Pokémon

Abilities

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0420

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
-
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

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

Cherubi

#420

Level 25

Cherrim

Cherrim

#421

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartTackle

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

Normal5010035
StartMorning Sun

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

Normal--5
7Growth

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

Normal--20
10Leech Seed

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

Grass-9010
13Helping Hand

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

Normal--20
19Magical Leaf

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

Grass60-20
22Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
28Worry Seed

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

Grass-10010
31Take Down

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

Normal908520
37Solar Beam

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

Grass12010010
40Lucky Chant

The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing opposing Pokémon from landing critical hits.

Normal--30
47Petal Blizzard

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

Grass9010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM20Safeguard

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

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

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

Grass12010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM53Energy Ball

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

Grass9010010
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
TM75Swords Dance

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

Normal--20
TM86Grass Knot

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

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM96Nature Power

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

Normal--20
TM99Dazzling Gleam

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

Fairy8010010
TM100Confide

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

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
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 stat of all Grass-type Pokémon in battle with a mysterious power.

Fairy--10
Grass Whistle

The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.

Grass-5515
Heal Pulse

The user emits a healing pulse which 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
Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015
Nature Power

An attack that 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 the 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
Seed Bomb

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

Grass8010015
Sweet Scent

A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. This also lures wild Pokémon if used in places such as tall grass.

Normal-10020
Tickle

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

Normal-10020
Weather Ball

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

Normal5010010

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Bullet Seed

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

Grass2510030

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Synthesis

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

Grass--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Synthesis

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

Grass--5

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Chlorophyll

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in sunshine.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

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