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Cherubi

CherubiGrass
  • sunny
Cherubi is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Cherubi is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 950 CP and is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Tackle / Seed Bomb. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Cherubi Stats and Max CP

108 ATK
92 DEF
128 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1074 CP
Lvl 40
950 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
678 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
542 CP
Lvl 15 Research
407 CP

Cherubi's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Cherubi PvE Analysis

⚔️ Raids

You wouldn’t send a seedling in to battle!

🛡️ Gyms

Shiny flex only.

Cherubi PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Preferred Moveset - Bullet Seed, Seed Bomb & Dazzling Gleam

🧸 Little League

Cherubi has a decent enough moveset, but lacks the stats and pacing to be considered a viable pick in the Little League meta.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Little CupLittle Cup
#131

Cherubi Type Chart

Cherubi takes increased damage from:Cherubi takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
IceIce160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%

Cherubi takes reduced damage from:Cherubi takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Cherubi best moveset

Moves

Tackle + Seed Bomb

NormalTackle
GrassSeed Bomb
Cherubi's best moveset is Tackle and Seed Bomb, with 5.42 DPS (damage per second) and 43.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather.
1.NormalTackleGrassSeed Bomb4.145.4243.7
2.GrassBullet SeedGrassSeed Bomb3.915.1141.2
3.NormalTackleFairyDazzling Gleam3.804.9740.0
4.GrassBullet SeedFairyDazzling Gleam3.514.6037.0
5.NormalTackleGrassPetal Blizzard3.454.5236.4
6.GrassBullet SeedGrassPetal Blizzard3.144.1133.1
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • GrassBullet Seed7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Bullet Seed
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Bullet Seed has no special effects.
    See Bullet Seed details page ↗
  • NormalTackle550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Tackle has no special effects.
    See Tackle details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FairyDazzling Gleam100503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dazzling Gleam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.1s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.
    See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
  • GrassPetal Blizzard1101002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Petal Blizzard
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage110
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Petal Blizzard has no special effects.
    See Petal Blizzard details page ↗
  • GrassSeed Bomb55332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Seed Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy40

    Effects
    Seed Bomb has no special effects.
    See Seed Bomb details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Cherubi's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Cherubi's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Cherubi has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Cherubi CP Chart

CP Chart

Cherubi reaches a maximum of 950 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 499–542 CP, rising to 624–678 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 374–407 CP.

Max CPMax CP950 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch374 CP - 407 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs499 CP - 542 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids499 CP - 542 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
624 CP - 678 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Cherubi Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
113 CP242 CP370 CP
499 CP5128 CP6156 CP
7185 CP8214 CP9242 CP
10271 CP11298 CP12325 CP
13353 CP14380 CP15407 CP
16434 CP17461 CP18488 CP
19515 CP20542 CP21570 CP
22597 CP23624 CP24651 CP
25678 CP26705 CP27733 CP
28760 CP29787 CP30814 CP
31828 CP32841 CP33855 CP
34868 CP35882 CP36895 CP
37909 CP38923 CP39936 CP
40950 CP41962 CP42974 CP
43986 CP44998 CP451011 CP
461023 CP471036 CP481048 CP
491061 CP501074 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#420
Height0.4 m
Weight3.3 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
CherubiCherubi
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
Cherrim (Overcast Form) (Overcast)Cherrim (Overcast Form)
CherubiCherubi
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
Cherrim (Sunny Form) (Sunny)Cherrim (Sunny Form)
  • Cherubi evolves into Cherrim (Overcast Form) which costs 50 Candy.
  • Cherubi evolves into Cherrim (Sunny Form) which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Cherubi

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Cherubi's Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Cherubi.

Grass Grass

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Cherubi Candy296 Cherubi Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Cherubi Candy10 Cherubi Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Cherubi Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Cherubi Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Cherubi Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Cherubi Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Cherubi Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Cherubi Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Cherubi Candy-

Cherubi Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Cherubi from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Cherubi in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Cherubi family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Cherubi in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

CherubiCherubi
CherrimCherrim
Cherrim (Overcast Form) (Overcast)Cherrim (Overcast Form)
Cherrim (Sunny Form) (Sunny)Cherrim (Sunny Form)

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
CherubiCherubiCherubiScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmCherubiCherubi
0.2 m0.2 m0.4 m0.6 m0.8 m

Cherubi's height ranges from 0.2 m to 0.8 m, with the average being 0.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Cherubi in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.196 m0.2 m
0′08″0′08″
XS0.2 m0.4 m
0′08″1′04″
M0.3 m0.5 m
0′12″1′08″
XL0.5 m0.6 m
1′08″1′12″
XXL0.6 m0.8 m
1′12″2′07″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Cherubi

Cherubi high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Cherubi. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Cherubi Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Cherubi Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondThe small ball holds the nutrients needed for evolution. Apparently, it is very sweet and tasty.
PearlSunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution.
PlatinumThe small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. STARLY try to peck it off.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off.
X, Omega RubySunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients.
SwordIt nimbly dashes about to avoid getting pecked by bird Pokémon that would love to make off with its small, nutrient-rich storage ball.
ShieldThe deeper a Cherubi’s red, the more nutrients it has stockpiled in its body. And the sweeter and tastier its small ball!
Legends: ArceusOnce 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Cherubi’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Grass-type Pokémon, Cherubi is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves.

What are the best moves for Cherubi in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Cherubi in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Seed Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.424 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 43.675.

How does Cherubi perform in Raids?

Cherubi's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Cherubi rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Cherubi's performance as a Grass-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Cherubi?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Cherubi: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, and Mega Chesnaught.

What is Cherubi’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Cherubi’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 950 CP and 1074 CP at Level 50.

Can Cherubi be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Cherubi can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Cherubi Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Cherubi cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.