TL;DR. Chespin is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 313. The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
Stat spread.
Total of 313. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Chespin in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Chespin reaches 1,096 CP at level 40 and 1,254 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Chespin first appeared on January 7, 2023, during Chespin Community Day.
- Chespin
- Quilladin and Chesnaught by encounter; Shadow
- Mega Chesnaught
Chespin in competitive play.
Chespin is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1079 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Chespin.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Chespin, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Chespin?
Chespin is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Chespin weak to?
Chespin takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Chespin resistant to?
Chespin resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Chespin evolve?
Chespin evolves into Quilladin (Level 16).
What generation is Chespin from?
Chespin was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0650.
What are Chespin's base stats?
Chespin has HP 56, Attack 61, Defense 65, Special Attack 48, Special Defense 45, and Speed 38. Total base stat total: 313.
What are Chespin's abilities?
Chespin can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Bulletproof.
Is Chespin legendary or mythical?
No. Chespin is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Chespin's best stat?
Chespin's highest base stat is Defense at 65, which ranks 71st of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Chespin good?
Chespin has a base stat total of 313, the 802nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 98th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Chespin as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Chespin is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Chespin vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Chespin | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 56 | 66 | -10 |
| Attack | 61 | 75 | -14 |
| Defense | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Special Attack | 48 | 72 | -24 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 72 | -27 |
| Speed | 38 | 60 | -22 |
| Total | 313 | 417 | -104 |
Chespin appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Chespin is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Chespin.
Every main-series game Chespin is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- WildChargestone Cavern (after boosting biodiversity in the Canyon Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Wild Zone 17
- One-time encounterRouge District: Académie Étoile (only one during Side Mission 7) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★, 3★, & 5★ Grass-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- BreedChesnaught
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Tierno in Aquacorde Town
- TradeTraded from Shauna in Vaniville Town after becoming Champion if the player chose Fennekin
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Chespin appears in 81 episodes.
From XY003 (2013-10-24) through JN115 (2022-06-17).
TCG Pocket appearances
Chespin in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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