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No. 0652 · Generation VI · Kalos

Chesnaught

The Spiny Armor Pokémon

TL;DR. Chesnaught is a grass/fighting-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 530. Its Tackle is forceful enough to flip a 50-ton tank. It shields its allies from danger with its own body.

Grass Fighting

Its Tackle is forceful enough to flip a 50-ton tank. It shields its allies from danger with its own body.

Height1.6 m

Weight90.0 kg

AbilitiesOvergrow

HiddenBulletproof

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 530. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 88

Attack 107

Defense 122

Sp. Attack 74

Sp. Defense 75

Speed 64

Total530

530 base stat total, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 31st among Grass-types.

122 base Defense, Chesnaught's strongest stat, ranking 9th of 197 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Chesnaught 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, Chesnaught reaches 2,954 CP at level 40 and 3,380 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack201

GO Defense204

GO Stamina204

Max CP (L40)2,954

Max CP (L50)3,340

Best buddy (L51)3,380

Raid catch CP 1,611–1,688 (L20). Weather boosted 2,014–2,110 (L25).

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Competitive

Chesnaught in competitive play.

Chesnaught is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #381 in the Great League.

Defensive

Body Press / Knock Off / Synthesis / Spikes

ItemRocky Helmet
AbilityBulletproof
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
TeraGhost, Steel

Physically Defensive

Body Press / Knock Off / Synthesis / Spikes

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
AbilityBulletproof
NatureImpish
EVs248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
TeraGhost

Spikes

Spikes / Body Press / Knock Off / Synthesis

ItemRocky Helmet
AbilityBulletproof
NatureImpish
EVs252 HP / 204 Def / 52 Spe
TeraGhost, Water, Steel

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #381 80 score

Ultra League #300 80.2 score

Master League #143 69.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Chesnaught.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Chesnaught, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Chesnaught?

Chesnaught is a Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Chesnaught weak to?

Chesnaught takes 4× damage from Flying. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, Fairy.

What is Chesnaught resistant to?

Chesnaught resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.

How does Chesnaught evolve?

Chesnaught evolves from Quilladin (Level 36). Chesnaught evolves into Mega Chesnaught (Mega Evolve with Chesnaughtite (battle-only)).

What generation is Chesnaught from?

Chesnaught was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0652.

What are Chesnaught's base stats?

Chesnaught has HP 88, Attack 107, Defense 122, Special Attack 74, Special Defense 75, and Speed 64. Total base stat total: 530.

What are Chesnaught's abilities?

Chesnaught can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Bulletproof.

Is Chesnaught legendary or mythical?

No. Chesnaught is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Chesnaught's best stat?

Chesnaught's highest base stat is Defense at 122, which ranks 9th of 197 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Chesnaught good?

Chesnaught has a base stat total of 530, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 31st among Grass-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms