Is Cherrim Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Grass with AbilityFlower Gift boosting Attack and Special Defense in sun. Needs a sun setter to function. Without sun, Cherrim is one of the weakest Grass-types available. Skip.
Cherubi trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Cherrim has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Cherrim has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Cherubi here.
Mallow's team hits Cherubi's weaknesses hard.
Cherrim has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Cherrim's weaknesses hard.
Cherrim trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Cherrim has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Cherrim trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Cherrim resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Molayne's team hits Cherrim's weaknesses hard.
Cherrim has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Cherrim trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Cherrim's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Cherrim's weaknesses hard.
Cherrim cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 25.
How to Get Cherrim in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 213. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- 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
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Salamence builds →Fly 2x119-142%KO Fire Fang 2x60-72% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x47-57% Gust 2x42-51% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Salamence builds →Fly 2x117-139%KO Fire Fang 2x57-67% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x55-65% Gust 2x36-43% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Salamence builds →Fly 2x127-150%KO Fire Fang 2x61-72% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x59-70% Gust 2x39-47% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Salamence builds →Fly 2x119-140%KO Fire Fang 2x56-67% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x60-72% Infestation 2x23-28% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Salamence builds →Fly 2x126-148%KO Fire Fang 2x60-71% | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x126-148%KO Flame Charge 2x44-52% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x60-71% Infestation 2x24-28% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x139-164%KO Venoshock 2x70-84% Leech Life 2x42-50% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x137-162%KO Smog 2x22-27% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x110-130%KO Fly 2x83-98% U-turn 2x43-52% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x117-138%KO Venoshock 2x40-48% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x122-144%KO Smog 2x21-25% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x156-184%KO Bug Buzz 2x109-128%KO Hurricane 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x130-153%KO Air Slash 2x77-91% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x132-156%KO Sludge Bomb 2x92-109%KO Leech Life 2x40-47% Acrobatics 2x27-33% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x132-156%KO Sludge Bomb 2x61-73% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x158-187%KO Bug Buzz 2x109-129%KO Hurricane 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x168-198%KO Smog 2x27-32% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x189-223%KO X-Scissor 2x51-60% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x132-156%KO Air Slash 2x76-90% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x153-181%KO Smog 2x19-23% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x160-189%KO Bug Buzz 2x112-132%KO Hurricane 2x90-106%KO Poison Jab 2x37-44% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x133-156%KO Overheat 2x118-139%KO Ice Beam 2x82-97% | ||
 Altaria Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Altaria builds →Sky Attack 2x156-184%KO Fire Blast 2x53-62% Ice Beam 2x44-52% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x193-227%KO X-Scissor 2x52-61% Poison Jab 2x52-61% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x171-202%KO Smog 2x27-32% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Arcanine threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (238-280%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 89-105%.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain18-22% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x238-280%KO Extreme Speed53-62% Close Combat79-93% Wild Charge30-35% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Weavile builds →Knock Off72-85% Ice Shard 2x89-105%KO Pursuit44-52% | ||
 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 | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 2x84-99% Flamethrower 2x84-99% | ||
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 50 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aromatherapy, Defense Curl, Flower Shield and 12 more.
USUM Cherrim Best Moveset
AbilityFlower Gift raises Attack and Sp. Def by 50%% for Cherrim and allies in sun. But 87 Sp. Atk and 85 Speed leave the moveset without enough personal offense to threaten. Doubles support identity with no singles path. Outclassed by every other sun-boosted Grass-type.
Best Build
Cherrim best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Sunny Day
- Weather Ball
- Petal Blizzard
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Cherrim misses out on Aromatherapy and Defense Curl. That's 15 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Petal Dance and Solar Beam, 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
Cherrim Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Cherrim C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. At 450 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Sunnyday 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 mixed attacker with base 60 Attack and 87 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, run Sunnyday, Weatherball, Petalblizzard, and Solarbeam 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.
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