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|caption=Artwork from {{2v2|Black|White|2}} by [[Yusuke Ohmura]]<ref>[[a:File:CherenCareBrilliantStars134.jpg|Cheren's Care (Brilliant Stars 134)]]</ref>

|age=14{{sup/5|BW}}<ref>[http://raim2005.blog18.fc2.com/blog-entry-980.html 【BW/BW2】ファンミーティング情報のまとめ blue skY]</ref><br>16{{sup/5|B2W2}}<ref>Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 take place 2 years after Pokémon Black and White (see [[Core series#Timeline|Core series → Timeline]])</ref>

 

'''Cheren''' (Japanese: '''チェレン''' ''Cheren'') is a [[rival]] character in {{game|Black and White|s}}, and the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Aspertia City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Aspertia Gym]], in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. As a Gym Leader, he [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He gives the {{Badge|Basic}} to Trainers who defeat him.

==In the core series games==

Cheren is a childhood friend of the {{player}} who also lives in the starting town of [[Nuvema Town]]. As he holds a greater degree of knowledge about Pokémon than his friends and tends to offer the player advice during the course of their journey, his comments are often witty and intellectual. He also misunderstands [[Bianca]]'s humor often, to her dismay. While [[Professor Juniper]] describes him as being very honest, she also remarks that he can be 'a little difficult'; his impatience in particular is often seen throughout the earlier stages of his journey. He is also described as being quite judgmental by [[Alder]].

In keeping with the theme of truth and ideals often seen in Black and White, Cheren represents those who pursue ideals—more precisely, as [[N]] pointed out in [[Chargestone Cave]], the ideal of strength. His goal is to become the {{pkmn|Champion}} and he always strives to become stronger. However, when Alder asked him for the first time why he strives to become stronger, he was quite unsure of his reasons. He then starts to ponder to himself how to do so—something that Alder said he used to do with his partner Pokémon as well—and what exactly it means to be strong. Alder also remarked that Cheren is a lot like [[Marshal]].

Like the player and Bianca, Cheren receives a [[first partner Pokémon]] as a gift from [[Professor Juniper]] at the start of the game. He always chooses the first partner Pokémon with a [[type]] advantage over the player's first partner Pokémon. The player will encounter and battle him several times throughout the game. After the main storyline, Cheren can be found on {{rt|5|Unova}}. After talking to him there, he moves to {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, where he can be battled once a day.

In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Cheren is the new {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] in [[Aspertia City]], the player's hometown. He gives away the {{Badge|Basic}}, replacing [[Lenora]]. Trainers who defeat Cheren will receive the Basic Badge, along with {{TM|83|Work Up}}. Outside of battle, Cheren works as a teacher at the Aspertia Trainer School, with one of his pupils being {{tc|Lass}} Serena in the [[Aspertia Gym]], according to her.

Cheren appears numerous times throughout the game, such as in {{ci|Driftveil}} and [[Opelucid City]], as well as {{rt|21|Unova}}. He gives the player and [[Hugh]] advice and guidance on the current situation, such as the freezing of Opelucid City, where [[Drayden]] learns of Cheren's ascension to the position of Aspertia Gym Leader.

After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], Cheren can be found at [[Pinwheel Forest]], investigating the activities of [[Team Plasma]]. He will accompany the player as a [[Multi Battle]] partner. After encountering [[Gorm]], Cheren will thank the player with an [[Upgrade|Up-Grade]] and then return to the [[Aspertia Gym]].

 

{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:

|name=Cheren

{{MSP/3|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:

|name=Cheren

{{MSP/3|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:

|name=Cheren

{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:

|name=Cheren

{{MSP/3|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:

|name=Cheren

{{MSP/3|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:

|name=Cheren

{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:

|name=Cheren

|move1=Odor Sleuth|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status

{{MSP/3|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:

|name=Cheren

|move1=Focus Energy|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status

|move4=Water Sport|move4type=Water|move4cat=Status}}

{{MSP/3|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:

|name=Cheren

|move1=Growth|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status

|move4=Wrap|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

=====First [[Multi Battle]] partner=====

Cheren will join the player in a battle against two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s.

{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:

|prize=none

|name=Cheren

{{MSP/3|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:

|prize=none

|name=Cheren

|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status

|move3=Water Sport|move3type=Water|move3cat=Status}}

{{MSP/3|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:

|prize=none

|name=Cheren

{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|ndex=499

|pokemon=Pignite

|move4=Smog|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}

{{MSP/3|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|ndex=510

|pokemon=Liepard

|level=20

|type1=Water

|move4=Fury Cutter|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}

{{MSP/3|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|ndex=510

|pokemon=Liepard

|level=20

|type1=Grass

|move4=Growth|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}

{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Smog|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}

{{MSP/3|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Focus Energy|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}

{{MSP/3|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Growth|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}

=====Second Multi Battle partner=====

Cheren will join the player in a battle against {{tc|Preschooler}}s Sarah and Billy.

{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:

|prize=none

|name=Cheren

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Smog|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}

{{MSP/3|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:

|prize=none

|name=Cheren

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Focus Energy|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}

{{MSP/3|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:

|prize=none

|name=Cheren

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Roost|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Growth|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}

{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:

|name=Cheren

|ndex=521

|pokemon=Unfezant

|type1=Normal|type2=Flying

|ability=Super Luck

|held=Scope Lens

|move1=Roost|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Status

|move2=Detect|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Status

|move3=Air Slash|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special

|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|ndex=510

|pokemon=Liepard

|type1=Dark

|ability=Limber

|held=Sitrus Berry

|move1=Assurance|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical

|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status

|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical

|move4=Hone Claws|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Smog|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}

{{MSP/3|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:

|name=Cheren

|ndex=521

|pokemon=Unfezant

|type1=Normal|type2=Flying

|ability=Super Luck

|held=Scope Lens

|move1=Roost|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Status

|move2=Detect|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Status

|move3=Air Slash|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special

|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|ndex=510

|pokemon=Liepard

|type1=Dark

|ability=Limber

|held=Sitrus Berry

|move1=Assurance|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical

|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status

|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical

|move4=Hone Claws|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Water Pulse|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}

{{MSP/3|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:

|name=Cheren

|ndex=521

|pokemon=Unfezant

|type1=Normal|type2=Flying

|ability=Super Luck

|held=Scope Lens

|move1=Roost|move1type=Flying|move1cat=Status

|move2=Detect|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Status

|move3=Air Slash|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special

|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|ndex=510

|pokemon=Liepard

|type1=Dark

|ability=Limber

|held=Sitrus Berry

|move1=Assurance|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical

|move2=Torment|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Status

|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical

|move4=Hone Claws|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Slam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Flamethrower|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}

{{MSP/3|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Encore|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}

{{MSP/3|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Taunt|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Slam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

=====Post-game [[rematch]]es=====

{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}

|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical}}

|move4=Facade|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Surf|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}

|move4=Wild Charge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}

{{MSP/3|498|Tepig}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Tepig}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Payback|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Facade|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Surf|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}

|move4=Aqua Jet|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical}}

{{MSP/3|501|Oshawott}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Oshawott}}:

|name=Cheren

|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Payback|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Facade|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}

|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}

|move4=Surf|move4type=Water|move4cat=Special}}

|move4=Leaf Storm|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Special}}

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|prize=none

=====First Multi Battle partner=====

 

|prize=none

=====Second Multi Battle partner=====