Cherrim Best Moveset
Grass at 87 Sp. Atk and 85 Speed. The moveset runs special Grass TermStab at decent pace. Agile Style at 85 Speed can secure double turns. Modest but functional. The stats are just enough for mid-game encounters.
Flower Gift boosted allies' Attack and Sp. Def in sun in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Built for doubles support. In singles, 87 Sp. Atk and 85 Speed were average.
Best Moves
Best Build
Cherrim best EVs are Speed and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sunny Day
- Leech Seed
- Solar Beam
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Permanent sun from Drought helped Flower Gift in Gen V (Black & White). The boost went to teammates, not Cherrim. A support piece that couldn't support itself.
Wall Moveset
- Growth
- Giga Drain
- Sunny Day
- Weather Ball
Recommended Teammates
Sun nerfed to 5 turns in Gen VI (X & Y). Flower Gift lost its permanent engine. Without sun, Cherrim was 450 BST Grass with nothing to offer.
Wall Moveset
- Sunny Day
- Healing Wish
- Energy Ball
- Aromatherapy
Recommended Teammates
Same decline in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Flower Gift support was outclassed by every dedicated sun setter. Cherrim boosted teammates but couldn't stay on the field.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sunny Day
- Weather Ball
- Petal Blizzard
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of sun dependency in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Flower Gift was a doubles ability stranded in singles formats. Cherrim had no solo identity.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Giga Drain
- Sunny Day
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
Cherrim Weakness
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Cherrim for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Cherrim Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Cherrim
Arcanine can KO Cherrim with Flare Blitz (167-196%). Weavile's Ice Shard hits Cherrim for 60-70%. Staraptor's Double-Edge also KOs at 89-105%.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed37-44% Flare Blitz 2x167-196%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Weavile builds →Knock Off48-57% Ice Shard 2x60-70% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Staraptor builds →Close Combat59-70% U Turn 2x69-82% Double Edge89-105%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x84-99% Flamethrower 2x84-99% | ||
Evolution
Evolved from Cherubi. Cherrim is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Speed grew the most through evolution (+50 over Cherubi), and Cherrim peaks at 450 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Cherrim
Cherrim requires shaking trees to encounter, and that means specific conditions at 5 spots across the map. These become available in early-game encounter areas. Check the list below for exact locations and how to trigger each one.
Where To Catch Cherrim in PLA
The path to Cherrim starts with Cherubi at Lv. 3-56 via special encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CherubiThe HeartwoodLv.3-16Shaking berry treesRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.11-36Shaking berry treesRate 15%Lonely SpringLv.21-24Shaking berry treesRate 15%Fabled SpringLv.43-46Shaking berry treesRate 15%Primeval GrottoLv.53-56Shaking berry treesRate 15%
Step 2Cherrim ✓The HeartwoodLv.3-16Shaking berry treesRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.11-36Shaking berry treesRate 15%Lonely SpringLv.37-40Shaking berry treesRate 15%Fabled SpringLv.43-46Shaking berry treesRate 15%Primeval GrottoLv.53-56Shaking berry treesRate 15%or evolve from Cherubi (Step 1)
Cherrim doesn't appear wild. Catch Cherubi instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 25 to get Cherrim. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Cherrim in BDSP
To get Cherrim, start by catching Cherubi through walking encounters at Lv. 16-20. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CherubiGrassland CaveLv.16-20CaveSunlit CavernLv.16-20Cave- Step 2Cherrim ✓
Cherrim doesn't appear wild. Catch Cherubi instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 25 to get Cherrim. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Cherrim in SwSh
Cherubi is your first catch on the way to Cherrim. You'll find special encounters from Lv. 7-52 across 26 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CherubiWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14Shaking berry treesRate 50%North Lake MilochLv.14-16Shaking berry treesRate 50%Dappled GroveLv.11-15Shaking berry treesRate 30%Rolling FieldsLv.7-10Shaking berry treesRate 20%Route 3Lv.8-13Shaking berry treesRate 20%Giant's SeatLv.30-35Shaking berry treesRate 30%Bridge FieldLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 25%Giant's CapLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 25%Giant's MirrorLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 25%Hammerlocke HillsLv.28-30Shaking berry treesRate 25%Motostoke RiverbankLv.26-28Shaking berry treesRate 15%Axew's EyeLv.35-40Shaking berry treesRate 25%Lake of OutrageLv.50-52Shaking berry treesRate 5%- Step 2Cherrim ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Cherrim egg.
Cherrim isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Cherubi from Diamond & Pearl or Platinum. The evolution path from Cherubi to Cherrim is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Cherrim in USUM
Step 1Obtain CherubiLATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Honey tree · Route 205. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Honey tree · Route 207. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Cherrim ✓
Base Stats
Sp. Atk and Speed carry most of Cherrim's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Cheerfully active on sunny days. Immediately closes its petals and becomes immobile once the sun becomes hidden, however.
Cherrim Guide
We rate Cherrim C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 450 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly.
Flower Gift increases friendly Pokémon's Attack and Special Defense to 1.5× during strong sunlight. That's the one you want on Cherrim. It's the only ability Cherrim has.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Cherrim is a mixed attacker with base 60 Attack and 87 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Sunnyday, Weatherball, Play Rough, and Petalblizzard on Cherrim. Sunnyday is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Cherrim spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves