As a Grass-type, Cherrim fills a straightforward role. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Known as the Blossom Pokémon. Introduced in Gen 4. Sits at a decent but contested Speed tier.
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.
After absorbing plenty of sunlight, Cherrim takes this form. It’s full of energy while it’s like this, and its liveliness will go on until sundown.
The faint scent that emanates from its full blossom entices bug Pokémon to it.
Cherrim Weakness
FragileFire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Cherrim to get Cherubi eggs easily using 41 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aromatherapy, Defense Curl, Flower Shield and 7 more.
Cherrim leads with Focus Sash insurance. Even if it can't take a hit naturally, it'll survive long enough to deal early damage. Max Attack and Speed EVs go all-in on offense since bulk doesn't matter here.
Best Build
Best Cherrim Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Play Rough
- Grass Whistle
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Cherrim misses out on Aromatherapy and Defense Curl. That's 10 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Solar Blade and Solar Beam, with Normal and Fairy coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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 CherubiEASYWatchtower RuinsShieldShaking berry treesLv.11-1450%EarlyBuildingEASYWatchtower RuinsSwordShaking berry treesLv.11-1450%EarlyBuildingEASYNorth Lake MilochSwordShaking berry treesLv.14-1650%EarlyWaterEASYNorth Lake MilochShieldShaking berry treesLv.14-1650%EarlyWaterEASYDappled GroveSwordShaking berry treesLv.11-1530%EarlyForestEASYDappled GroveShieldShaking berry treesLv.11-1530%EarlyForestMODERATERolling FieldsSwordShaking berry treesLv.7-1020%EarlyMODERATERolling FieldsShieldShaking berry treesLv.7-1020%EarlyMODERATERoute 3ShieldShaking berry treesLv.8-1320%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 3SwordShaking berry treesLv.8-1320%EarlyRouteEASYGiant's SeatSwordShaking berry treesLv.30-3530%MidWaterEASYGiant's SeatShieldShaking berry treesLv.30-3530%MidWaterEASYBridge FieldShieldShaking berry treesLv.26-2825%MidEASYBridge FieldSwordShaking berry treesLv.26-2825%MidEASYGiant's CapSwordShaking berry treesLv.26-2825%MidEASYGiant's CapShieldShaking berry treesLv.26-2825%MidEASYGiant's MirrorSwordShaking berry treesLv.26-2825%MidEASYGiant's MirrorShieldShaking berry treesLv.26-2825%MidEASYHammerlocke HillsSwordShaking berry treesLv.28-3025%MidEASYHammerlocke HillsShieldShaking berry treesLv.28-3025%MidMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordShaking berry treesLv.26-2815%MidMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldShaking berry treesLv.26-2815%MidEASYAxew's EyeShieldShaking berry treesLv.35-4025%LateEASYAxew's EyeSwordShaking berry treesLv.35-4025%LateHARDLake of OutrageSwordShaking berry treesLv.50-525%PostWaterHARDLake of OutrageShieldShaking berry treesLv.50-525%PostWater
Step 2Cherrim ✓
We rate Cherrim C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 450 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly.
Cherubi evolves into Cherrim at level 25. Cherrim is the fully evolved form. It sits at 450 BST in its evolved form.
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 leaning toward the special side (base 87 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Cherrim appears in 12 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Cherrim spans 6 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A