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Cherrim is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation. It evolves from Cherubi starting at level 25. It changes forms in harsh sunlight.

Physiology and Behavior[]

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 had 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.

Sunshine Form[]

When there is strong sunlight, Cherrim is in 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.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

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.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It blooms during times of strong sunlight. It tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud.
Pokémon Pearl It is docile as a bud, but turns cheerful when it blooms. It folds back into a bud if sunlight wanes.
Pokémon Platinum If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body.
Pokémon HeartGold During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active.
Pokémon SoulSilver During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body.
Pokémon White If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body.
Pokémon Black 2 If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body.
Pokémon White 2 If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active.
Pokémon Y If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body.
Pokémon Omega Ruby During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun's rays with its whole body.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword As a bud, it barely moves. It sits still, placidly waiting for sunlight to appear. (Overcast)
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. (Sunshine)
Pokémon Shield Its folded petals are pretty tough. Bird Pokémon can peck at them all they want, and Cherrim won't be bothered at all. (Overcast)
The faint scent that emanates from its full blossom entices bug Pokémon to it. (Sunshine)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It blooms during times of strong sunlight. The Pokémon tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It is docile as a bud and turns cheerful when it blooms. It folds back into a bud if sunlight wanes.
Pokémon 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. (Overcast)
Cheerfully active on sunny days. Immediately closes its petals and becomes immobile once the sun becomes hidden, however. (Sunshine)

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Cherubi
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Cherubi
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Cherubi
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Cherubi
Pokémon SoulSilver
Evolve Cherubi
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 12
Pokémon White
Route 12
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Mirage Forest (north of Lilycove)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Forest (north of Lilycove)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield
Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Cherubi
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Evolve Cherubi
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands, Crimson Mirelands, Coronet Highlands

Evolution[]

Cherubi
Reach level 25.
Cherrim
PKMN420 PKMN421


Form Change[]

Cherrim
Exposed to Sunlight
Cherrim
Sunshine Form
PKMN421 PKMNSS421-Sunny


Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 70
Attack 60
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 87
Sp. Defense 78
Speed 85
Total 450

Sunshine[]

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.

Base Stats
HP 70
Attack 90
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 87
Sp. Defense 117
Speed 85
Total 519

Moveset[]

Main article: Cherrim/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Diamond Pearl
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Black White
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Legends Arceus
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