Cherubi (Pokémon)


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Cherubi (Japanese: チェリンボ Cherinbo) is a  introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into starting at level 25.

Biology
Cherubi is a small cherry-like Pokémon with a round, deep-pink body with two stubby feet. It has beady eyes and a purple-red stripe running down part of its face. Cherubi has a short stem with two big, green leaves and a second, much smaller head growing out of it. This second head is vestigial in terms of function, but it contains nutrients that contribute to Cherubi's growth as its initial source of food. As the second head is apparently edible, several Pokémon have been seen trying to pluck it off. When the second head begins to bloom it means Cherubi is close to evolving. It has been known to sun bathe on warm days. When it is about to evolve, the second head starts to wilt. Cherubi mainly photosynthesizes, and it is attracted to honey. is a natural predator of Cherubi.

Major appearances
Cherubi debuted in The Grass-type Is Always Greener!, under the ownership of Gardenia. It was first used in a against. It faced off against, and during the battle, Gardenia was able to learn quite a bit about Turtwig. Cherubi was used again in The Grass Menagerie!, where it once again fought Turtwig during an official Gym battle. Its speed forced Ash to recall Turtwig for, after which Cherubi was defeated.

A Cherubi appeared in Battling a Cute Drama!, under the ownership of Marilyn. It was used in a battle against and went up against, who it defeated. Later, it battled Brock's Sudowoodo, but this match was declared a tie by James, who was acting as referee.

Minor appearances
Multiple Cherubi appeared in The Rise of Darkrai.

A Cherubi was seen under Reggie's care in Lost Leader Strategy!.

A Cherubi appeared in Enter Galactic!.

A Cherubi had a brief appearance in Camping It Up!.

A Cherubi appeared in The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, where it was one of the Pokémon seen at the Sunyshore City Pokémon Center.

Multiple Cherubi made a brief appearance in Coming Full-Festival Circle!. They were among the Pokémon listening to Nando as he played his music.

A Cherubi made a very brief appearance in League Unleashed!, under the ownership of a kid.

A Cherubi made a brief cameo in SS024, where it was seen outside of Professor Rowan's lab.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Cherubi first appeared in Ring Around the Roserade I. Gardenia used a Cherubi alongside her in a Double Battle against Platinum's Prinplup and. After Piplup evolved into, Cherubi's became more effective against the heavier Pokémon, leaving the Penguin Pokémon in a difficult situation. However, took advantage of the cover that the knots gave and the holes that Roserade's poison whips created to deliver a finishing  that defeated both her Pokémon.

A 's Cherubi appeared in Tackling Togekiss.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Gardenia's Cherubi also appears in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, as Hareta's first opponent in Win with Teamwork!!. It attempted to use on Hareta's Shinx, but was quickly felled by the cub's.

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Origin
Cherubi appears to be based on a.

Name origin
Cherubi may be a combination of cherry, ic (innocent or childlike), and ruby (a shade of red).

Cherinbo is a combination of cherry and 桜桃 sakuranbo (cherry).