Cherubi
Grass · Cherry Pokémon — first seen in Generation IV.
Showing the official games. Pick a ROM hack to see how it changes this Pokémon, or compare all of them.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
| Attack | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Attack | 62 | 116 | 245 | |
| Sp. Defense | 53 | 99 | 225 | |
| Speed | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
| Total | 275 |
Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.
Type defences
Damage Cherubi takes from each attacking type.
Evolution
Methods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.
Moves by official game
Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon12 level-up · 22 TM/HM · 6 tutor · 15 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Morning Sun | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 7 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 19 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 28 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Lucky Chant | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 47 | Petal Blizzard | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM96 | Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 | |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 | |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Grass Whistle | Grass | Status | — | 55% | 15 | |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Healing Wish | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Heal Pulse | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Flower Shield | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Grassy Terrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
Sun / Moon12 level-up · 22 TM/HM · 14 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Morning Sun | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 7 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 19 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 28 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Lucky Chant | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 47 | Petal Blizzard | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM96 | Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 | |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Grass Whistle | Grass | Status | — | 55% | 15 | |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Healing Wish | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Heal Pulse | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Flower Shield | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire12 level-up · 24 TM/HM · 6 tutor · 14 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Morning Sun | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 7 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 19 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 28 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Lucky Chant | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 47 | Petal Blizzard | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM96 | Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 | |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 | |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Grass Whistle | Grass | Status | — | 55% | 15 | |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Healing Wish | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Heal Pulse | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Flower Shield | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
X / Y12 level-up · 23 TM/HM · 14 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Morning Sun | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 7 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 19 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 28 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Lucky Chant | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 47 | Petal Blizzard | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM96 | Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 | |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Grass Whistle | Grass | Status | — | 55% | 15 | |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Healing Wish | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Heal Pulse | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Flower Shield | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
Black 2 / White 211 level-up · 19 TM/HM · 7 tutor · 13 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Morning Sun | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 7 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 19 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 28 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Lucky Chant | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 | |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Grass Whistle | Grass | Status | — | 55% | 15 | |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Healing Wish | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Heal Pulse | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
Black / White11 level-up · 19 TM/HM · 13 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Morning Sun | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 7 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 19 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 28 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Lucky Chant | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 | |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Grass Whistle | Grass | Status | — | 55% | 15 | |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Healing Wish | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |
| Heal Pulse | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
HeartGold / SoulSilver10 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 6 tutor · 7 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 7 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 19 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 28 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Lucky Chant | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Weather Ball | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 10 | |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Grass Whistle | Grass | Status | — | 55% | 15 | |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
Platinum10 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 5 tutor · 6 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 7 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 19 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 28 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Lucky Chant | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 | |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | |
| Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Grass Whistle | Grass | Status | — | 55% | 15 | |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
Diamond / Pearl10 level-up · 25 TM/HM · 6 egg
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 7 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 13 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 19 | Magical Leaf | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 22 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 28 | Worry Seed | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 37 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Lucky Chant | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
TM & HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Leaf | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 | |
| Nature Power | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| Aromatherapy | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Grass Whistle | Grass | Status | — | 55% | 15 | |
| Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
Where to find it in the official games
Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.
In the wild
| Game | Area | Method | Levels | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond / Pearl | Eterna Forest | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Floaroma Meadow | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Fuego Ironworks | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 205 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 206 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 207 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 208 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 209 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 210 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 211 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 212 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 213 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 214 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 215 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 218 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 221 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Route 222 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Diamond / Pearl | Valley Windworks | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Eterna Forest | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Floaroma Meadow | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Fuego Ironworks | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 205 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 206 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 207 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 208 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 209 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 210 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 211 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 212 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 213 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 214 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 215 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 218 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 221 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Route 222 | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| Platinum | Valley Windworks | Honey tree group A trees, group B trees | 5-15 | 20% |
| HeartGold / SoulSilver | National Park | Headbutt special trees | 18-25 | 35% |
Where to find it in the ROM hacks
28 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.
| Guide | Where |
|---|---|
| Unbound | Route 3Day · Lv 9-12 · 10% |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E | Route 122Headbutt · Lv Scales · 30% |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus | Route 3Grass · Lv 8-13 · 2% |
| Lazarus | Erinys Path (East)Wild (Day) · Lv 15-18 · 20% Myrrini IslandWild (Day) · Lv 24-27 · 10% |
| Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux | Route 12Grass · Lv 43-45 · 10% |
| Radical Red | Route 6Grass (Day) · Lv 16-18 · 20% |
| Elite Redux | Petalburg WoodsRock Smash · Lv — · 40% |
| Pokémon GS Chronicles | Route 31Wild · Lv — Ilex ForestWild · Lv — National ParkWild · Lv — |
| Inclement Emerald | Petalburg WoodsRock Smash · Lv Scales · 40% |
| Renegade Platinum | Floaroma MeadowHoney Tree · Lv 12 · 30% Route 208Honey Tree · Lv 23 · 30% Route 212 ~ NorthHoney Tree · Lv 25 · 30% |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition | Pacifidlog TownOld Rod · Lv 10-30 · 30% |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium | Route 120Grass · Lv 35-40 · 10% |
| Pokémon Platinum Kaizo | Route 204 SouthDay · Lv 9 · 10% |
| Pokémon Exceeded | Route 101Headbutt · Lv 10-15 · 10% Route 102Headbutt · Lv 10-15 · 10% Route 103Headbutt · Lv 10-15 · 10% and 4 more areas |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared | Route 103Land · Lv 2-5 · 5% Dewford TownLand · Lv 16-22 · 5% |
| Sacred Gold & Storm Silver | Route 38Pastoral Sound · Lv — Route 39Grass (morning/day) · Lv 27-28 · 10% and 1 more area |
| Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2 | Route 12Grass · Lv 39 · 10% |
| Pokémon SoothingSilver | Route 2 (area 1 of 2)Grass (morning) · Lv 35 · 10% Route 2 (area 1 of 2)Grass (day) · Lv 35 · 10% Route 2 (area 2 of 2)Grass (morning) · Lv 33 · 10% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Definitive Platinum | Route 205Grass · Lv 10 · 20% |
| Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire | Route 117Grass · Lv 18 |
| Blaze Black & Volt White | Route 6 — Spring / Summer / AutumnGrass · Lv — · 20% |
| Poke47 | |
| HeartGold Generations | |
| Pokémon Saiph 2 | Falahte Lakefront (East)Grass · Lv 7-10 · 4% |
| Pokémon Parallel Emerald | Littleroot TownGrass · Lv ? · 20% Route 116Grass · Lv ? · 10% |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald | |
| Pokémon Mirror Gold | Bell Tower 7FGrass (Morning / Day) · Lv 31 · 20% National ParkGrass (Morning / Day) · Lv 15 · 10% |
| Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl | Route 205 (Southern segment)Honey Tree · Lv 11-14 · 15% Route 208Honey Tree · Lv 19-22 · 25% Route 209Honey Tree · Lv 20-23 · 25% and 5 more areas |
| Emerald Rogue | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Gaia | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Hearth | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Overcomplicated | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
Compare official Cherubi with the ROM hacks →
In the 34 guides that include it
Changed in 27 of 34 guides: retyped in 1, stats in 5, abilities in 6, evolution in 22.
Every ROM hack on this site that has Cherubi, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.
| Guide | Type | Total | Abilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbound Evolves into Cherrim at level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul Evolves into Cherrim at Level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E Evolves into Cherrim at Level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus Evolves into Cherrim — Level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Lazarus | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll |
| Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux evolves into Cherrim at Level 18 | Changed | Grass | 305 +30 +10 HP, +15 Defense, +5 Speed | Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll |
| Radical Red Evolves into Cherrim at Level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Elite Redux Evolves into Cherrim at level 25 | Changed | Grass | 330 +55 +27 Attack, +28 Speed | Pastel Veil, Solar Power, Anticipation |
| Inclement Emerald Evolves into Cherrim at Level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition Evolves into Cherrim at Level 25 | Changed | 0 -275 -45 HP, -35 Attack, -45 Defense, -62 Sp. Atk, -53 Sp. Def, -35 Speed | — | |
| Pokémon Hearth Evolves into Cherrim at Level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll, Ripen + Ripen |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium Evolves into Cherrim at level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon Platinum Kaizo Evolves into Cherrim at Lv. 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow Evolves into Cherrim at Level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon Exceeded Evolves into Cherrim at level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared Evolves into Cherrim at level 25 | Changed | Grass | 280 +5 +5 HP | Chlorophyll |
| Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll, N/A + N/A |
| Pokémon SoothingSilver Evolves into Cherrim at Lv. 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Blaze Black & Volt White | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll, Healer + Healer |
| Poke47 Evolves into Cherrim — Level up: 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll, Solar Power + Solar Power |
| HeartGold Generations Evolves into Cherrim — at level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon Saiph 2 | Changed | 0 -275 -45 HP, -35 Attack, -45 Defense, -62 Sp. Atk, -53 Sp. Def, -35 Speed | — | |
| Pokémon Parallel Emerald Evolves into Cherrim at level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald Evolves into Cherrim at Level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon Overcomplicated | Changed | Grass→GrassFake | 275 | Grassy Surge |
| Pokémon Mirror Gold Evolves into Cherrim — at level 32 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl Evolves into Cherrim (Overcast Form) — Level 25 | Changed | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Emerald Rogue | Unchanged | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon GS Chronicles | Unchanged | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Renegade Platinum | Unchanged | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Gaia | Unchanged | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Sacred Gold & Storm Silver | Unchanged | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Pokémon Definitive Platinum | Unchanged | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
| Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire | Unchanged | Grass | 275 | Chlorophyll |
Pokédex entries
What each game says about it, in the games' own words.
| Diamond | The small ball holds the nutrients needed for evolution. Apparently, it is very sweet and tasty. |
| Pearl / X / Omega Ruby | Sunlight colors it red. When the small ball is drained of nutrients, it shrivels to herald evolution. |
| Platinum | The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. STARLY try to peck it off. |
| HeartGold / SoulSilver / Y / Alpha Sapphire | It evolves by sucking the energy out of the small ball where it had been storing nutrients. |
| Black / White / Black 2 / White 2 | The small ball is not only filled with nutrients, it is also tasty. Starly try to peck it off. |
Names in other languages
| Japanese | チェリンボ |
| Japanese (Rōmaji) | Cherinbo |
| German | Kikugi |
| French | Ceribou |
| Spanish | Cherubi |
| Italian | Cherubi |
| Korean | 체리버 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 樱花宝 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 櫻花寶 |
Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.