Cherrim (Japanese: チェリム Cherrim) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Cherubi starting at level 25.
In sunny weather, Cherrim changes appearance from its Overcast Form into its Sunshine Form.
Biology
Cherrim is a small Pokémon with two different forms, both of which are dependent on the weather. During normal weather conditions, Cherrim is in its Overcast Form. Two purple petals enclose its deep pink body. A short purple stem and a green leafy sepal sprout from the top of the petals. Its eyes appear to be near its short legs in this form.
Cherrim waits quietly as a bud for a ray of sunlight. When it is hit with strong sunlight, it blooms and absorbs the rays with its entire body. It quickly changes from quiet to excitable and active. It will attempt to make up for everything it was forced to endure as a bud while the sunlight lasts. Once the light is gone, Cherrim folds back into a bud. Bug Pokémon are often seen gathering around Cherrim due to being drawn in by the scent released from its petals.
Cherrim is the only known Pokémon that can have Flower Gift as an Ability.
Forms
Cherrim has two forms: Overcast Form and Sunshine Form.
When there is strong sunlight, Cherrim changes into its Sunshine Form. Pink petals similar to cherry blossoms surround its head and cover its chest. Several of the petals radiate outward from a yellow sphere on the back of its head. There is a small, triangular patch of green on its neck. Additionally, two berry-like orbs, resembling cherry-shaped hair ornaments, adorn its head. It has stubby limbs, with the arms being pink and the legs being yellow.
Evolution
Cherrim evolves from Cherubi.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
#059 | | Johto
#— | | Diamond | It blooms during times of strong sunlight. It tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud. | | Pearl | It is docile as a bud, but turns cheerful when it blooms. It folds back into a bud if sunlight wanes. | | Platinum | If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body. | | HeartGold | During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active. | | SoulSilver | | |
| Generation V | | | Unova
#— | | Black | If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body. | | White | | Black 2 | If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body. | | White 2 | | |
| Generation VI | | Kalos
#— | | Hoenn
#— | | X | During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active. | | Y | If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body. | | Omega Ruby | During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active. | | Alpha Sapphire | If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body. | | |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#129 | | Sinnoh
#059 | | Hisui
#067 | | Brilliant Diamond | It blooms during times of strong sunlight. The Pokémon tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud. | | Shining Pearl | It is docile as a bud and turns cheerful when it blooms. It folds back into a bud if sunlight wanes. | | Overcast Form | | Sword | As a bud, it barely moves. It sits still, placidly waiting for sunlight to appear. | | Shield | Its folded petals are pretty tough. Bird Pokémon can peck at them all they want, and Cherrim won't be bothered at all. | | Legends: 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. | | Sunshine Form | | Sword | 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. | | Shield | The faint scent that emanates from its full blossom entices bug Pokémon to it. | | Legends: Arceus | Cheerfully active on sunny days. Immediately closes its petals and becomes immobile once the sun becomes hidden, however. | | |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Sunshine Form
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus only, Sunshine Form Cherrim has different stats from Overcast Form. In all other games, Overcast Form and Sunshine Form have the same base stats.
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Cherrim is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherrim
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cherrim
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherrim
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cherrim
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherrim
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cherrim
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherrim
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cherrim
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cherrim in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cherrim in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherrim
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cherrim
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cherrim in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cherrim in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherrim
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cherrim
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherrim
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cherrim
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherrim
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cherrim
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherrim
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cherrim
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cherrim
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cherrim
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Overcast Form
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Pokémon Rumble Rush  | Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds | Base HP: 53 | | | Base Attack: 77 | Base Defense: 54 | Base Speed: 60 | | |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush  | Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds | Base HP: 53 | | | Base Attack: 77 | Base Defense: 54 | Base Speed: 60 | | |
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In Pokémon GO, Sunshine Form is only obtainable in a wild encounter in sunny/clear weather.
Form data
Cherrim changes forms depending on the weather in battle. During harsh sunlight (and without an active Ability nullifying the weather), it changes into Sunshine Form; otherwise, it will be in its Overcast Form. Due to its Ability Flower Gift, its Attack and Special Defense increase in its Sunshine Form. Outside of battle, it will always be in Overcast Form.
In Generation IV, Cherrim changes forms independently of its Ability. Starting in Generation V, it is Cherrim's Ability that changes its form, except in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, in which Cherrim's form and stats change without Flower Gift due to the game's lack of Abilities.
In Legends: Arceus, Cherrim will change form (in battle only) if the overworld weather is sunny or harsh sunlight, and if the in-game time is either morning, daytime, or evening (both conditions must be met).
In Japanese, the names of Cherrim's forms use 「フォルム」 form, the term otherwise primarily used in the names of forms localized as Forme in English.
Evolution data
Sprites
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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In the anime
Overcast Form Cherrim in the anime Sunshine Form Cherrim in the anime
Major appearances
Cherrim made its main series debut in Battling the Generation Gap!, under the ownership of Lila, a famous Pokémon Stylist. It was used in the Performance Stage of the Celestic Contest, after Lila decided to enter a Contest again upon remembering her days as a Coordinator.
In Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!, a Cherrim assisted a Tangrowth and other Pokémon during several attempts to restore a damaged 1,000-year-old tree back to health.
Minor appearances
Multiple Cherrim debuted in both forms in The Rise of Darkrai as residents of a garden in Alamos Town.
Four wild Cherrim appeared in The Lonely Snover!.
Multiple Cherrim appeared in Coming Full-Festival Circle!.
A Cherrim appeared in its Sunshine Form in Secrets of the Jungle.
Three Cherrim appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!, where Chloe witnessed them turning into Sunshine Form.
A Sunshine Form Cherrim appeared in The Road Most Traveled!.
Pokédex entries
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | DP095 | Cherrim | Ash's Pokédex | Cherrim, the Blossom Pokémon. Cherrim stays quiet until its flowers bloom when it becomes quite excitable. | |
In the manga
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
A Cherrim appeared in PDP01.
Multiple Cherrim appeared in PDP05.
Pocket Monsters HGSS
A Cherrim appeared in PMHGSS14.
Pokémon Adventures
A Trainer's Cherrim appeared in Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas.
In Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia III, Platinum received a Cherrim from Gardenia. While escaping the Distortion World in the Platinum arc, Platinum's Cherrim changed to her Sunshine Form.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Cherrim debuted as a silhouette in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.
Multiple Cherrim physically debuted in a flashback in Deoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 1).
In the TCG
- Main article: Cherrim (TCG)
Trivia
Origin
Cherrim's reaction to light is apparently based on photonastic flowers. Cherrim in its Sunshine Form seems to be based on cherry blossoms, flowers that are particularly symbolic of Japan.
Its Overcast Form resembles the bud of a fuchsia flower and other flowering plants such as the cherry blossoms and cherry fruits, that tend to grow a form of clustered flowers that hangs on its tree and later blossoms into multiple fruits.
Name origin
Cherrim may be a combination of cherry and cherubim or blossom.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | चेरिलफ़ू Cherilfu | From cherry and फूल phul |  Russian | Черрим Cherrim | Transcription of English name |  Thai | เชอริม Choerim | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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Overcast Form
Sunshine Form
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