Why is the cute form not the default ;-;
[OVERVIEW]
Cherrim is able to carve out a decent niche for itself in PU as an offensive Healing Wish user. Its decent power, Speed, and coverage help it perform this role reasonably effectively. However, that's about all Cherrim has going for it. It faces tons of competition from other Grass-types such Simisage, as well as Mr. Mime, which does Cherrim's job mostly better thanks to its higher Speed and better typing. While Cherrim's Speed is decent, it is still outpaced by the majority of the offensive threats in the metagame, which is not helped by its mediocre bulk.
[SET]
name: Offensive Healing Wish
move 1: Healing Wish
move 2: Energy Ball
move 3: Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Rock
move 4: Dazzling Gleam / Nature Power / Synthesis
item: Life Orb
ability: Flower Gift
nature: Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Healing Wish is Cherrim's main niche, and it can be used to aid setup sweepers or give Pokemon that have been weakened a second chance at breaking through the opposing team. Energy Ball is a reliable STAB move; its high Base Power makes up for Cherrim's mediocre base Special Attack. However, Giga Drain can be used if you prefer the recovery it provides. Hidden Power Fire hits Steel- and Grass-types such as Metang and Tangela, while Hidden Power Rock can be used to hit Fire-types such as Rapidash, which would otherwise easily switch into Cherrim. Dazzling Gleam hits Dragon-types such as Fraxure and Zweilous. Nature Power can be used to hit Fire- and Dragon-types neutrally if Hidden Power Fire is used. Synthesis can be used to give Cherrim more longevity. Finally, Aromatherapy can be useful to heal Cherrim's team of status.
Set Details
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Maximum Special Attack and Speed investment gives Cherrim enough power to damage foes and lets it make use of its good Speed tier. A Modest nature is used because Timid does not let Cherrim outspeed anything relevant. Life Orb is used to patch up Cherrim's lack of power.
Usage Tips
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Early-game, Cherrim should aim to deal damage, as Healing Wish isn't useful until mid- and late-game. Later in the game, it should find the best time to come in and use Healing Wish to bring a crippled teammate back to full health. Cherrim should not be switching into strong attacks, as its bulk is quite underwhelming. Cherim does not have to use Healing Wish in every game, just games in which a teammate at low health or with a status condition can do well against the remainder of the opponent's team.
Team Options
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Cherrim should be used on offensive teams, as these teams make the best use of Healing Wish. Sweepers such as Barbaracle, Swords Dance Pawniard, and Rain Dance Golduck greatly benefit from the new lease on life Cherrim can give them. Pokemon that get worn down quickly, such as Ursaring, also appreciate Healing Wish support. Pokemon that beat Roselia and Fire-types, such as Rapidash and Grumpig, make for good partners to Cherrim.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Cherrim has few options outside of its normal role. It can attempt to fill a more defensive role, but this is much better done by the likes of Tangela and Roselia. It can also run a similar Choice Scarf set to Mr. Mime's, but Cherrim is too weak without a boosting item for this to be effective.
Checks and Counters
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**Grass-types**: All Roselia sets beat Hidden Power Rock variants of Cherrim easily, defensive variants take little from Hidden Power Fire, and can freely set up Spikes. Other Grass-types such as Simisage are able to switch into some moves, but they dislike Hidden Power Fire.
**Fire-types**: Fire-types such as Rapidash, Simisear, and Ninetales can switch into Cherrim if it lacks Hidden Power Rock and can OHKO it with their STAB moves. Additionally, Ninetales and Simisear can use it as setup fodder.
**Offensive Type Advantage**: Offensive type advantage from Pokemon such as Rotom-F and Arbok can quickly defeat Cherrim. In addtion, Pokemon such as Regice can set up on it.
**Faster Pokemon**: Faster Pokemon such as Zebstrika, Simipour, and Chatot can make quick work of Cherrim, as it is not very bulky. However, they often struggle to switch in.
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