Type matchups
Damage Cherubi takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass type, Cherubi has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 46 other Pokémon share the Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 35
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 62
- Sp. Def
- 53
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 275
Cherubi has a base stat total of 275, higher than 8% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (62) well above Attack (35), it works best as a special attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 45 Defense and 53 Sp. Def it is frail.
Cherubi's only ability is Chlorophyll.
How to beat Cherubi
Cherubi takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Eternatus hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Cherubi is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Cherubi → Cherrim) and evolves into Cherrim.
Best counters to Cherubi
Other Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Cherubi weak to?
As a Grass type, Cherubi takes super-effective damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
What is Cherubi resistant to?
Cherubi resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Cherubi?
Strong type-based picks include Eternatus, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Cherubi with super-effective attacks.