The various catchable creatures found within the franchise are beloved by many, primarily for their designs or their use in battle, but it may come as a surprise that certain Pokémon are actually eaten by humans. The Pokédex contains numerous entries that reference certain Pokémon being consumed, whether it be just parts of them or the Pokémon in its entirety. Even the anime has occasionally made references to this fact across its nearly 30 years of existence.
While some entries in the Pokédex indicate that taking and eating certain parts of Pokémon does not hurt them in the slightest, there are some more concerning entries that indicate a much darker history regarding the relationship between humans and Pokémon. Regardless, one cannot help but be curious as to what these various Pokémon would taste like. Even with so many options to choose from, only certain Pokémon can be considered the tastiest of them all.
As its name implies, Cherubi's design is based on a cherry, making it a tasty snack for both humans and Pokémon alike. The Pokédex explains that Cherubi stores nutrients in the small bulb attached to its head, which makes it taste very sweet. This is why it constantly tries to hide from bird Pokémon like Starly that will often swoop down and try to eat it, but Cherubi is thankfully often fast enough to evade them in most cases.
Fortunately, there is a way to get the bulb from Cherubi in a way that does not end up hurting it. It uses the nutrients it stored inside the bulb to evolve, after which it falls off its head painlessly. This allows both humans and Pokémon to take the bulb for themselves to eat, without needing to attack this adorable innocent creature.
Basculin itself may be a rather underwhelming fifth-generation Pokémon, even with its multiple forms that have different colors, but it is still sought after by many humans who are looking for a meal. In the Unova region especially, these fish are a common source of food for humans, appearing on the
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