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05-21-2009, 10:20 PM
Due to some recent events and family problems, I haven't been able to catch up with my duty as a potential analyzer. Then I saw fatman get Analyzer. Just like Garchomp on Smogon's Suspect Ladder, I was OUTRAAAAAAGED. So I went ahead and made this analysis.
Cherrim:
http://www.arkeis.com/images/pokemonfactory/cherrim.png
Summary:
Most Used Cherrim Set:
Cherrim is usually used as a Sunny Day set upper. This is because it is quite fast, is very sturdy under Sunny Day, and can hit quite hard.
Usual Counters:
Anything that has a Fire move or a Flying move.
Types of Teams Cherrim Is Used On:
Sunny Day teams, for obvious reasons.
In Depth:
http://pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpmfa/dpmfa421.pngSunny Supporter@ Heat Rock / Leftovers
Ability: Flower Gift
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
- Sunny Day
- Protect
- SolarBeam
- Hidden Power Fire
This Cherrim set can be a great supporter for any Under Used Sunny Day team. It can possibly aid Shiftry sweep better. The Special Defense boost is a great asset to Cherrim, as it adds to its survivability. SolarBeam is a powerful move that can possibly OHKO bulky Water-types. Hidden Power Fire takes care of Steel-types, while Protect helps stall.
http://pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpmfa/dpmfa421.pngSwords Dancer@ Leftovers / Life Orb / Lum Berry
Ability: Flower Gift
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
- Swords Dance
- Petal Dance
- Return
- Substitute
This is the Swords Dance Cherrim set, which doesnt need Sunny Day support; but it doesnt hurt to have it. Petal Dance is the crux of this set, since after a Swords Dance, Petal Dance can possibly OHKO a Lapras. Return is mainly filler. Substitute helps Cherrim avoid harmful status ailments, such as Toxic or even a Burn.
As far as Item choices go, you could use Leftovers to recover Health. However, Life Orb gives you the needed extra boost in power. In addition, Lum Berry can cure the Confusion caused by Petal Dance.
http://pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpmfa/dpmfa421.pngGrowth@ Life Orb
Ability: Flower Gift
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
- Growth
- Energy Ball
- Hidden Power Fire
- Substitute
This is where Cherrim attempts to sweep, using its above average Special Attack stat. Growth boosts Cherrims Special Attack stat. After a Growth boost, Energy Ball is capable of OHKOing the standard Lapras.
Other Options:
Cherrim learns Toxic and Rest. However, it still can't do much since its movepool lacks support.
Opinion:
Cherrim the Flower Pokémon. It is known for its sweet charm and delicate looks, and it is able to cause some serious damage in the UU metagame, especially when used with Sunny Day teams.
Cherrim:
http://www.arkeis.com/images/pokemonfactory/cherrim.png
Summary:
Most Used Cherrim Set:
Cherrim is usually used as a Sunny Day set upper. This is because it is quite fast, is very sturdy under Sunny Day, and can hit quite hard.
Usual Counters:
Anything that has a Fire move or a Flying move.
Types of Teams Cherrim Is Used On:
Sunny Day teams, for obvious reasons.
In Depth:
http://pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpmfa/dpmfa421.pngSunny Supporter@ Heat Rock / Leftovers
Ability: Flower Gift
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
- Sunny Day
- Protect
- SolarBeam
- Hidden Power Fire
This Cherrim set can be a great supporter for any Under Used Sunny Day team. It can possibly aid Shiftry sweep better. The Special Defense boost is a great asset to Cherrim, as it adds to its survivability. SolarBeam is a powerful move that can possibly OHKO bulky Water-types. Hidden Power Fire takes care of Steel-types, while Protect helps stall.
http://pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpmfa/dpmfa421.pngSwords Dancer@ Leftovers / Life Orb / Lum Berry
Ability: Flower Gift
EVs: 6 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
- Swords Dance
- Petal Dance
- Return
- Substitute
This is the Swords Dance Cherrim set, which doesnt need Sunny Day support; but it doesnt hurt to have it. Petal Dance is the crux of this set, since after a Swords Dance, Petal Dance can possibly OHKO a Lapras. Return is mainly filler. Substitute helps Cherrim avoid harmful status ailments, such as Toxic or even a Burn.
As far as Item choices go, you could use Leftovers to recover Health. However, Life Orb gives you the needed extra boost in power. In addition, Lum Berry can cure the Confusion caused by Petal Dance.
http://pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpmfa/dpmfa421.pngGrowth@ Life Orb
Ability: Flower Gift
EVs: 6 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
- Growth
- Energy Ball
- Hidden Power Fire
- Substitute
This is where Cherrim attempts to sweep, using its above average Special Attack stat. Growth boosts Cherrims Special Attack stat. After a Growth boost, Energy Ball is capable of OHKOing the standard Lapras.
Other Options:
Cherrim learns Toxic and Rest. However, it still can't do much since its movepool lacks support.
Opinion:
Cherrim the Flower Pokémon. It is known for its sweet charm and delicate looks, and it is able to cause some serious damage in the UU metagame, especially when used with Sunny Day teams.