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.
It blooms during times of strong sunlight. It tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud.
Stat spread.
Total of 450. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Cherubi family appeared on April 20, 2022.
- Cherubi
- Cherrim by encounter
Cherrim in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Cherrim across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #848 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Cherrim is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Cherrim appears in 17 games.
Every mainline release where Cherrim is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Cherrim.
Every main-series game Cherrim is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- RaidBridge Field, Dappled Grove, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveCherubi (Level 25)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood (Shaking trees)
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog (Shaking trees)
- WildCoronet Highlands: Lonely Spring, near Primeval Grotto, Bolderoll Ravine (Shaking trees)
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMirage Forest (north of Lilycove City)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 12
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveCherubi (Level 25)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Cherrim appears in 3 episodes.
From DP095 (2008-09-25) through HZ147 (2026-08-28).
TCG Pocket appearances
Cherrim in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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