Type matchups
Damage Cherrim takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass type, Cherrim has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 46 other Pokémon share the Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 87
- Sp. Def
- 78
- Speed
- 85
- Total
- 450
Cherrim has a base stat total of 450, higher than 44% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (87) well above Attack (60), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 70 HP, 70 Defense and 78 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Cherrim's only ability is Flower Gift.
How to beat Cherrim
Cherrim takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Eternatus hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Cherrim is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Cherubi → Cherrim), evolving from Cherubi.
Best counters to Cherrim
Other Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Cherrim weak to?
As a Grass type, Cherrim takes super-effective damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
What is Cherrim resistant to?
Cherrim resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Cherrim?
Strong type-based picks include Eternatus, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Cherrim with super-effective attacks.