Is Cherrim Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
AbilityFlower Gift boosts the team's Attack and Sp. Def in sun, which pairs with Torkoal's AbilityDrought. A doubles support Pokemon trying to function in singles story mode. Doesn't work.
Cherubi has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Gardenia's team hits Cherubi's weaknesses hard.
Cherrim trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.
Cherrim has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.
Fantina's team hits Cherrim's weaknesses hard.
Cherrim trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Cherrim trades roughly evenly with Candice's team.
Cherrim trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Aaron's team hits Cherrim's weaknesses hard.
Cherrim resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.
Flint's team hits Cherrim's weaknesses hard.
Lucian's team hits Cherrim's weaknesses hard.
Cherrim trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Catch Cherubi on Route 207 (Honey Tree, Lv 5-15, uncommon).
Your Cherubi should hit Level 25 before you reach Maylene, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Cherrim in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 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
 Doduo Normal | D | |
 Staravia Normal | D | |
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x81-96% Aerial Ace 2x38-47% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Zubat builds →Fly 2x60-70% Sludge Bomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x96-114%KO Aerial Ace 2x56-66% Poison Sting 2x12-16% | ||
Doduo Normal | D | |
Staravia Normal | D | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Kricketune builds →X-Scissor 2x80-96% Aerial Ace 2x44-52% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x89-105%KO Ice Beam 2x59-70% Air Cutter 2x62-73% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Golbat builds →Fly 2x80-96% Sludge Bomb 2x64-76% U-turn 2x43-51% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x89-105%KO Air Cutter 2x62-73% Poison Sting 2x11-13% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x89-105%KO Ice Beam 2x59-70% Air Cutter 2x62-73% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Golbat builds →Fly 2x80-96% Sludge Bomb 2x64-76% U-turn 2x43-51% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x89-105%KO Air Cutter 2x62-73% Poison Sting 2x11-13% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x88-104%KO Ice Beam 2x58-69% Air Cutter 2x59-70% | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x109-129%KO U-turn 2x57-67% | ||
 Dodrio Normal | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Golbat builds →Fly 2x79-93% Sludge Bomb 2x62-73% U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x86-102%KO Air Slash 2x73-86% Ice Beam 2x57-68% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x108-128%KO U-turn 2x56-66% | ||
Dodrio Normal | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Golbat builds →Fly 2x79-94% Sludge Bomb 2x62-73% U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x85-100%KO Air Slash 2x72-85% Ice Beam 2x56-67% | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x107-127%KO U-turn 2x56-67% | ||
 Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x101-120%KO Megahorn 2x81-96% Poison Jab 2x55-65% | ||
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x85-100%KO Air Cutter 2x58-68% Poison Sting 2x9-11% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x85-100%KO Air Slash 2x72-85% Ice Beam 2x56-67% | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Staraptor builds →Fly 2x107-127%KO U-turn 2x56-67% | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Rapidash builds →Overheat 2x101-120%KO Megahorn 2x81-96% Poison Jab 2x55-65% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Staraptor builds →Brave Bird 2x145-171%KO U-turn 2x57-67% | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Rapidash builds →Flare Blitz 2x124-147%KO Megahorn 2x83-98% Poison Jab 2x56-66% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x85-101%KO Air Slash 2x72-85% Ice Beam 2x57-67% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Cherrim for 60-70%. Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (167-196%). Nidoking deals 84-99% with Ice Beam.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Weavile builds →Knock Off48-57% Ice Shard 2x60-70% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed37-44% Flare Blitz 2x167-196%KO Flamethrower 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x84-99% Flamethrower 2x84-99% | ||
Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Staraptor builds →Close Combat88-104%KO Double Edge132-156%KO U Turn 2x103-122%KO | ||
Cherrim Evolutions
Evolved from Cherubi. Cherrim is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool 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
Breeding
Breed with Cherrim to get Cherubi eggs easily using 35 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aromatherapy, Defense Curl, Flower Shield and 10 more.
BDSP Cherrim Best Moveset
AbilityFlower Gift boosts the entire team's Attack and Sp. Def by 50% in sun, a support tool unique to Cherrim. 87 Sp. Atk at 85 Speed behind Grass TermStab gives the moveset some offensive identity. E-tier because 70/70/78 bulk is thin, but the team-wide sun buff is the competitive reason to use it.
Best Build
Cherrim best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Giga Drain
- Sunny Day
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Cherrim misses out on Aromatherapy and Defense Curl. That's 13 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Beam and Petal Dance, with Normal and Fairy coverage rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It blooms during times of strong sunlight. The Pokémon tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud.
It is docile as a bud and turns cheerful when it blooms. It folds back into a bud if sunlight wanes.
Cherrim Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Cherrim C-Tier: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. At 450 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Weatherball with Heatrock is the standard set.
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 special attacker with base 87 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, run Weatherball, Giga Drain, Sunnyday, and Drainingkiss on Cherrim. Weatherball 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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