TL;DR. Quilladin is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 405. It relies on its sturdy shell to deflect predators’ attacks. It counterattacks with its sharp quills.
It relies on its sturdy shell to deflect predators’ attacks. It counterattacks with its sharp quills.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. 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.
Quilladin 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, Quilladin reaches 1,719 CP at level 40 and 1,967 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Chespin family appeared on January 7, 2023.
- Chespin
- Quilladin and Chesnaught by encounter; Shadow
- Mega Chesnaught
Quilladin in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Quilladin across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #548 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Quilladin.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Quilladin, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Quilladin?
Quilladin is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Quilladin weak to?
Quilladin takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Quilladin resistant to?
Quilladin resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Quilladin evolve?
Quilladin evolves from Chespin (Level 16). Quilladin evolves into Chesnaught (Level 36).
What generation is Quilladin from?
Quilladin was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0651.
What are Quilladin's base stats?
Quilladin has HP 61, Attack 78, Defense 95, Special Attack 56, Special Defense 58, and Speed 57. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Quilladin's abilities?
Quilladin can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Bulletproof.
Is Quilladin legendary or mythical?
No. Quilladin is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Quilladin's best stat?
Quilladin's highest base stat is Defense at 95, which ranks 22nd of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Quilladin good?
Quilladin has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 69th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Quilladin 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 Quilladin is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Quilladin vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Quilladin | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 61 | 66 | -5 |
| Attack | 78 | 75 | +3 |
| Defense | 95 | 72 | +23 |
| Special Attack | 56 | 72 | -16 |
| Special Defense | 58 | 72 | -14 |
| Speed | 57 | 60 | -3 |
| Total | 405 | 417 | -12 |
Quilladin appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Quilladin 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 Quilladin.
Every main-series game Quilladin is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
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
- EvolveChespin (Level 16)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Grass) (needs another player)
- 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.
Quilladin appears in 2 episodes.
From XY095 (2015-11-05) through JN084 (2021-10-22).
TCG Pocket appearances
Quilladin in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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