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Chespin #0649 Genesect #0651 Quilladin

• Contents
• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
• Locations
• Language

Chespin is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.

Chespin is one of the First Partner Pokémon available in Pokémon X & Y along with Fennekin and Froakie. It evolves into Quilladin at level 16.

Chespin has a tough shell covering its head and back. Despite having a curious nature that tends to get it in trouble, Chespin keeps an optimistic outlook and doesn't worry about small details.

Chespin

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0650
Type	Grass
Species	Spiny Nut Pokémon
Height	0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight	9.0 kg (19.8 lbs)
Abilities	1. OvergrowBulletproof (hidden ability)
Local №	0001 (X/Y — Central Kalos)0213 (Legends: Z-A)0209 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	63
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	56	222	316
Attack	61	114	243
Defense	65	121	251
Sp. Atk	48	90	214
Sp. Def	45	85	207
Speed	38	72	192
Total	313	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Chespin.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
2	½	½	½	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	2

Evolution chart

#0650 Chespin Grass (Level 16)#0651 Quilladin Grass (Level 36)#0652 Chesnaught Grass · Fighting

Chespin changes

• In Generations 6-7, Chespin has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

XOmega Ruby	The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
YAlpha Sapphire	Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn’t faze it.

Moves learned by Chespin

• In other generations
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Chespin learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal		—	100
1	Vine Whip	Grass		45	100
5	Growth	Normal		—	—
8	Rollout	Rock		30	90
11	Bite	Dark		60	100
15	Leech Seed	Grass		—	90
18	Pin Missile	Bug		25	95
27	Take Down	Normal		90	85
35	Brick Break	Fighting		75	100
42	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
48	Wood Hammer	Grass		120	100

Moves learnt by TM

Chespin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal		70	100
05	Roar	Normal		—	—
10	Brick Break	Fighting		75	100
12	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
17	Protect	Normal		—	—
22	Aerial Ace	Flying		60	∞
23	Thunder Punch	Electric		75	100
26	Energy Ball	Grass		90	100
27	Swift	Normal		60	∞
28	Dig	Ground		80	100
31	Reflect	Psychic		—	—
33	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
35	Endure	Normal		—	—
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
40	Bullet Seed	Grass		25	100
42	Giga Drain	Grass		75	100
46	Mud Shot	Ground		55	95
58	Iron Head	Steel		80	100
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
61	Shadow Claw	Ghost		70	100
64	Solar Beam	Grass		120	100
77	Poison Jab	Poison		80	100
78	Bulldoze	Ground		60	100
85	Substitute	Normal		—	—
88	Spikes	Ground		—	—
91	Curse	Ghost		—	—
109	Facade	Normal		70	100
115	Trailblaze	Grass		50	100
128	Seed Bomb	Grass		80	100
131	Drain Punch	Fighting		75	100

Moves learnt by level up

Chespin learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal		—	100
1	Vine Whip	Grass		45	100
8	Rollout	Rock		30	90
11	Bite	Dark		60	100
15	Leech Seed	Grass		—	90
18	Pin Missile	Bug		25	95
27	Take Down	Normal		90	85
32	Seed Bomb	Grass		80	100
35	Mud Shot	Ground		55	95
42	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
45	Pain Split	Normal		—	—
48	Wood Hammer	Grass		120	100

Egg moves

Chespin learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Chespin gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Belly Drum	Normal		—	—
Curse	Ghost		—	—
Quick Guard	Fighting		—	—
Spikes	Ground		—	—
Super Fang	Normal		—	90
Synthesis	Grass		—	—
Wide Guard	Rock		—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Chespin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
12	Low Kick	Fighting		—	100
20	Trailblaze	Grass		50	100
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
27	Aerial Ace	Flying		60	∞
28	Bulldoze	Ground		60	100
31	Metal Claw	Steel		50	95
32	Swift	Normal		60	∞
33	Magical Leaf	Grass		60	∞
35	Mud Shot	Ground		55	95
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
43	Fling	Dark		—	100
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
55	Dig	Ground		80	100
56	Bullet Seed	Grass		25	100
58	Brick Break	Fighting		75	100
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic		80	90
61	Shadow Claw	Ghost		70	100
66	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
68	Thunder Punch	Electric		75	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
71	Seed Bomb	Grass		80	100
73	Drain Punch	Fighting		75	100
74	Reflect	Psychic		—	—
81	Grass Knot	Grass		—	100
83	Poison Jab	Poison		80	100
84	Stomping Tantrum	Ground		75	100
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
86	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
90	Spikes	Ground		—	—
99	Iron Head	Steel		80	100
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
111	Giga Drain	Grass		75	100
119	Energy Ball	Grass		90	100
130	Helping Hand	Normal		—	—
137	Grassy Terrain	Grass		—	—
146	Grass Pledge	Grass		80	100
159	Leaf Storm	Grass		130	90
168	Solar Beam	Grass		120	100
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
172	Roar	Normal		—	—
183	Super Fang	Normal		—	90
192	Focus Punch	Fighting		150	100
194	Grassy Glide	Grass		55	100
202	Pain Split	Normal		—	—
205	Endeavor	Normal		—	100
224	Curse	Ghost		—	—

• In other generations
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Chespin sprites

Type	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal		—	—
Shiny		—	—	—

• See all Chespin sprites

Where to find Chespin

XY	Vaniville Town, Aquacorde Town
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
SunMoon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Breed Quilladin/Chesnaught
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShieldBrilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus	Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Chespin questions

• What is a good Little Cup moveset for Chespin?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Chespin
Japanese	ハリマロン (Harimaron)
German	Igamaro
French	Marisson
Italian	Chespin
Spanish	Chespin
Korean	도치마론 (dochimaron)
Chinese (Simplified)	哈力栗
Chinese (Traditional)	哈力栗

English	Spiny Nut Pokémon
Japanese	いがぐりポケモン
German	Stachelkopf-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Bogue
Italian	Pokémon Castanriccio
Spanish	Pokémon Erizo
Korean	밤송이포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	刺栗宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	刺栗寶可夢

Name origin

chestnut edible nut in a spiky shell pin sharp needle #0649 Genesect #0651 Quilladin