It appears that Cherrim’s reaction to light is based on photonastic flowers. Cherrim Sunshine Form seems to be based on cherry blossoms, flowers that are particularly symbolic of Japan.
Cherrim is a combination of cherry and cherubim or blossom. It may also involve cherimoya (a fruit-bearing tree) or tirim (Irish for dry, as in dry weather).
No: 421
English Name: Cherrim
Japanese Name: Cherimu
Generation: 4
Type: Grass
Species: Blossom Pokémon
Abilities: Flower Gift
Evolution: Cherubi > Cherrim
Cherrim is a small Pokémon with two different forms, both of which are dependent on the weather. During normal weather conditions, Cherrim is in its Overcast Form. Two purple petals enclose its deep pink body. A short purple stem and a green leafy sepal sprout from the top of the petals. Its eyes appear to be near its short legs in this form.
When there is strong sunlight, Cherrim is in its Sunshine Form. Pink petals similar to cherry blossoms surround its head and cover its chest. Several of the petals radiate outward from a yellow sphere on the back of its head. There is a small, triangular patch of green on its neck. Additionally, two berry-like orbs, resembling cherry-shaped hair ornaments, adorn its head. It has stubby limbs, with the arms being pink and the legs being yellow.
Cherrim waits quietly as a bud for a ray of sunlight. When it is hit with strong sunlight, it blooms and absorbs the rays with its entire body. It quickly changes from quiet to excitable and active. It will attempt to make up for everything it had to endure as a bud while the sunlight lasts. Once the light is gone, Cherrim folds back into a bud.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: It blooms during times of strong sunlight. It tries to make up for everything it endured as a bud.
Pokemon Pearl: It is docile as a bud, but turns cheerful when it blooms. It folds back into a bud if sunlight wanes.
Pokemon Platinum: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
Pokemon HeartGold: During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active.
Pokemon SoulSilver: During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active.
Pokemon Black: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
Pokemon White: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
Pokemon Black 2: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
pokemon White 2: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
Pokemon X: During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active.
Pokemon Y: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: During times of strong sunlight, its bud blooms, its petals open fully, and it becomes very active.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: If it senses strong sunlight, it opens its folded petals to absorb the sun’s rays with its whole body.
Pokemon SUN:-
Pokemon MOON:-
