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No. 0421 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Cherrim

The Blossom Pokémon

TL;DR. Cherrim is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 450. It blooms during times of strong sunlight. It tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud.

Grass

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

Height0.5 m
Weight9.3 kg
AbilitiesFlower Gift
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 450. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70
Attack 60
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 87
Sp. Defense 78
Speed 85
Total450
450 base stat total, the 512th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Grass-types.
87 base Special Attack, Cherrim's strongest stat, ranking 34th of 127 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Cherrim in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Cherrim reaches 2,048 CP at level 40 and 2,342 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack170
GO Defense153
GO Stamina172
Max CP (L40)2,048
Max CP (L50)2,315
Best buddy (L51)2,342
Raid catch CP 1,106–1,170 (L20). Weather boosted 1,383–1,462 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Competitive

Cherrim in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Cherrim across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #698 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #698 71.6 score
Ultra League #643 66.8 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Cherrim.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cherrim, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Cherrim?

Cherrim is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Cherrim weak to?

Cherrim takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Cherrim resistant to?

Cherrim resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Cherrim evolve?

Cherrim evolves from Cherubi (Level 25). Cherrim is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Cherrim from?

Cherrim was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0421.

What are Cherrim's base stats?

Cherrim has HP 70, Attack 60, Defense 70, Special Attack 87, Special Defense 78, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 450.

What are Cherrim's abilities?

Cherrim can have the ability Flower Gift.

Is Cherrim legendary or mythical?

No. Cherrim is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Cherrim's best stat?

Cherrim's highest base stat is Special Attack at 87, which ranks 34th of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Cherrim good?

Cherrim has a base stat total of 450, the 512th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Cherrim as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Cherrim in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Cherrim in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Cherrim in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Cherrim in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Cherrim 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Cherrim is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ice Poison Flying Bug
½× Resists
Water Grass Electric Ground
Comparison

Cherrim vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Cherrim Grass avg Difference
HP 70 66 +4
Attack 60 75 -15
Defense 70 72 -2
Special Attack 87 72 +15
Special Defense 78 72 +6
Speed 85 60 +25
Total 450 417 +33
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Game appearances

Cherrim appears in 17 games.

Every mainline release where Cherrim is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Cherrim in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.

Black, White
Unova Route 12
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spot Forest North OF Lilycove
Pokémon anime

Cherrim appears in 2 episodes.

From DP095 (2008-09-25) through DP134 (2009-07-02).

TCG Pocket appearances

6 Cherrim cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.