Gardenia's Cherubi is a grass-type Pokémon owned by Gardenia.
Biography[]
Requesting a battle against Ash, Gardenia sent Cherubi against Ash's Turtwig. However, Turtwig used Tackle and Razor Leaf to chase after Cherubi, so Gardenia swapped it with a Turtwig of her own.[1]
As Ash battled Gardenia in an official Gym battle, Cherubi was sent to battle Ash's Turtwig. Cherubi evaded its Tackle and Razor Leaf attacks: its Chlorophyll ability increased its Speed during sunny weather. Turtwig attempted to stop its Solar Beam with Razor Leaf, but Cherubi's quick speed let it fire the beam quickly, hitting Turtwig badly. As Cherubi went to use Magical Leaf, Ash quickly recalled Turtwig. Instead, Ash sent Staravia, who evaded Cherubi's Solar Beam and hit it with Wing Attack. As the clouds covered the sun, Cherubi's speed was decreased, and had to wait to execute Solar Beam. Instead, Staravia flew up, evading Cherubi's Magical Leaf, then dived down to use Wing Attack. As the clouds dissolved, Cherubi was blinded by the light and was defeated by that Wing Attack.[2]