Cherubi (Brilliant Stars 12) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Cherubi from the Brilliant Stars set is a Common Basic Grass-type Pokémon card with 40 HP. It features the ability Lively Fruit and the attack Leafage. This charming card is number 12 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Lively Fruit — prevents all effects of attacks except damage
• Attack: Leafage — 20 damage, costs Grass + Colorless energy
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: “The deeper a Cherubi’s red, the more nutrients it has stockpiled in its body. And the sweeter and tastier its small ball!”
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Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Cherubi from the Sword & Shield Brilliant Stars set, card number 12. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known for this Cherubi card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh9,” regulation mark “E,” and Common rarity status.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with a delicate illustration, store Cherubi in a protective sleeve to preserve its vibrant artwork. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to maintain the card’s color integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): Cherubi appears as a Basic Grass-type with a useful ability that shields it from attack effects, making it a subtle but resilient choice in casual play. The set emphasizes a fresh take on Pokémon abilities and attacks, with this card fitting neatly into that theme.

This concise guide covers the essential details for collectors and players interested in this specific Cherubi printing.