Cherrim (Overcast) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cherrim (Overcast) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cherrim (Overcast)
Cherrim (Overcast) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 43.158 DPS.
Cherrim (Overcast) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Cherrim (Overcast) is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Ground-type moves as Cherrim (Overcast) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Cherrim (Overcast) is Mega Blaziken (43.158 DPS), Blacephalon (42.889 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (42.421 DPS).
Catching Cherrim (Overcast): After defeating Cherrim (Overcast), the catch encounter will have a CP between 1134 and 1199 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1410-1492 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cherrim (Overcast) from raids will have exactly 1199 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Cherrim (Overcast)?
The best counter for Cherrim (Overcast) is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 43.158 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (42.889 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (42.421 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cherrim (Overcast)?
Cherrim (Overcast) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Cherrim (Overcast) weak to?
Cherrim (Overcast) is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cherrim (Overcast) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cherrim (Overcast)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cherrim (Overcast) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cherrim (Overcast) from raids will have 1199 CP at level 20, or 1492 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1134. If you see 1199 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cherrim (Overcast) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cherrim (Overcast) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Cherrim (Overcast)?
For the best moveset for Cherrim (Overcast) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cherrim (Overcast) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Cherrim (Overcast) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cherrim (Overcast) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (42.889 DPS) and Eternatus (37.852 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Cherrim (Overcast) in raids?
Weather boost information for Cherrim (Overcast) is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.