cherrim

Cherrim is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Grass

Abilities:

• Flower Gift: Boosts the Attack and Special Defense stats of Cherrim and its allies during sunny weather.
• Hidden Ability (only available in some games): None, Cherrim does not have a hidden ability.

Physical Characteristics:

• Cherrim is a small, cherry blossom-like Pokémon.
• It has two distinct forms: Overcast Form and Sunshine Form.
• In Overcast Form, Cherrim is wrapped in a deep pink, petal-like cloak, hiding its face.
• In Sunshine Form, Cherrim bursts open to reveal a bright, yellow body with a smiling face and pink petal appendages that resemble flowers.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Cherrim typically inhabits warm and sunny areas, such as meadows and grasslands.
• It is known to bloom and become more active when exposed to sunlight, which affects its form.
• During overcast weather, it stays in its closed form, conserving energy and blending in with its surroundings.

In Battle:

• Cherrim's battle strategy revolves around its ability, Flower Gift, which enhances its team's performance in sunny conditions.
• It often uses supportive moves like Sunny Day to activate its form change and boost its abilities.
• Notable moves include Solar Beam, Petal Dance, and Helping Hand.
• Cherrim excels in double battles due to its team-supportive nature.
• It is strong against Water, Ground, and Rock types but weak against Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug types.

Evolution:

• Cherrim evolves from Cherubi starting at level 25.
• Cherubi is a small, round Pokémon resembling a cherry.

Interesting Facts:

• Cherrim's form change is one of the more distinctive among Pokémon, as it alters its appearance significantly depending on the weather.
• Its Sunshine Form, which is activated by sunlight, symbolizes the blooming of cherry blossoms, a significant cultural icon in Japan.
• Despite its unassuming appearance, Cherrim can be a strategic asset in battles that involve weather manipulation.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active.
• Black: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
• White: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
• Black-2: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
• White-2: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
• 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.
• 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.