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No. 0421

Cherrim

Blossom Pokémon

Cherrim
Official art
Grass
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
9.3 kg 20.5 lbs
Base stat total
450 top 51%
Introduced
Gen IV
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Motionless, save for the occasional quiver. A rich array of Pokémon can be found gathered around it, drawn by the scent exuded from Cherrim's folded petals.
See all 7 entries

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344
Atk6058–123112–240
Def7067–134130–262
SpA8782–152161–300
SpD7874–143144–280
Spe8581–150157–295
Total450Higher than 49% of all Pokémon
HP70Atk60Def70Spe85SpD78SpA87

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Cherrim outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150Cherrim · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 137Cherrim · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105Cherrim · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Flower Gift

    Increases friendly Pokémon's Attack and Special Defense to 1.5× during strong sunlight.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0420CherubiGrass
    1. Level 25#0421CherrimGrass

Moves

Level up 8

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25
5TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
9Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
15Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
21Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
29Sleep PowderPuts the target to sleep.GrassStatus—75%15
37Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
47Petal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Blossom Pokémon
Debut
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Purple
Shape
Habitat
—
Pal Park area
Field

About its forms: Sunshine form is active during strong sunlight. Otherwise, Cherrim defaults to its Overcast form.

Original Sinnoh#059Extended Sinnoh#059Galar#129Hisui#067

  1. Motionless, save for the occasional quiver. A rich array of Pokémon can be found gathered around it, drawn by the scent exuded from Cherrim's folded petals.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Its folded petals are pretty tough. Bird Pokémon can peck at them all they want, and Cherrim won’t be bothered at all.

    Shield

  3. As a bud, it barely moves. It sits still, placidly waiting for sunlight to appear.

    Sword

  4. During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby

  5. If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  6. It is docile as a bud, but turns cheerful when it blooms. It folds back into a bud if sunlight wanes.

    Pearl

  7. It blooms during times of strong sunlight. It tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud.

    Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese
チェリム
Japanese (romaji)
Cherrim
Korean
체리꼬
Chinese (Traditional)
櫻花兒
Chinese (Simplified)
樱花儿
French
Ceriflor
German
Kinoso
Spanish
Cherrim
Italian
Cherrim

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
158
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
FairyGrass
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 5 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 5 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Mirage Forest (North of Lilycove)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Mirage Forest (North of Lilycove)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
White 1 area
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58
Black 1 area
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58