Stats & Training
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
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Scizor's Knock Off hits Cherrim for 35-41%. Celesteela's Air Slash also KOs at 103-122%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch32-38% Knock Off35-41% | ||
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower 2x83-98% Air Slash 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Weavile builds →Knock Off54-63% Ice Shard 2x67-79% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cherrim View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb 2x75-89% Giga Drain15-18% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
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 43 partners from the Fairy and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aromatherapy, Defense Curl, Flower Shield and 7 more.
Sword & Shield Cherrim Best Moveset
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
Cherrim best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Pollen Puff
- Toxic
- Helping Hand
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Giga Drain
- Sunny Day
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
How to Get Cherrim in Sword & Shield
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 CherubiWatchtower RuinsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.11-14 Building50%EarlyWatchtower RuinsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.11-14 Building50%EarlyNorth Lake MilochSwordShaking berry trees Lv.14-16 Water50%EarlyNorth Lake MilochShieldShaking berry trees Lv.14-16 Water50%EarlyDappled GroveSwordShaking berry trees Lv.11-15 Forest30%EarlyDappled GroveShieldShaking berry trees Lv.11-15 Forest30%EarlyRolling FieldsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.7-1020%EarlyRolling FieldsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.7-1020%EarlyRoute 3ShieldShaking berry trees Lv.8-13 Route20%EarlyRoute 3SwordShaking berry trees Lv.8-13 Route20%EarlyGiant's SeatSwordShaking berry trees Lv.30-35 Water30%MidGiant's SeatShieldShaking berry trees Lv.30-35 Water30%MidBridge FieldShieldShaking berry trees Lv.26-2825%MidBridge FieldSwordShaking berry trees Lv.26-2825%MidGiant's CapSwordShaking berry trees Lv.26-2825%MidGiant's CapShieldShaking berry trees Lv.26-2825%MidGiant's MirrorSwordShaking berry trees Lv.26-2825%MidGiant's MirrorShieldShaking berry trees Lv.26-2825%MidHammerlocke HillsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.28-3025%MidHammerlocke HillsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.28-3025%MidMotostoke RiverbankSwordShaking berry trees Lv.26-2815%MidMotostoke RiverbankShieldShaking berry trees Lv.26-2815%MidAxew's EyeShieldShaking berry trees Lv.35-4025%LateAxew's EyeSwordShaking berry trees Lv.35-4025%LateLake of OutrageSwordShaking berry trees Lv.50-52 Water5%PostLake of OutrageShieldShaking berry trees Lv.50-52 Water5%Post
Step 2Cherrim ✓
Cherrim Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Cherrim C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 450 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Weatherball with Focus Sash 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 leaning toward the special side (base 87 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Sword & Shield, Cherrim has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Ice, and Poison-type attackers hit hardest.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves