Chesnaught
Chesnaught is a Grass/Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Chesnaught evolves from Quilladin at level 36.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0652 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Fighting |
| Species | Spiny Armor Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
| Weight | 90.0 kg (198.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Overgrow Bulletproof (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0003 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0211 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 265 |
| 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 | 88 | 286 | 380 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 107 | 197 | 344 | |
| Defense | 122 | 224 | 377 | |
| Sp. Atk | 74 | 137 | 271 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 64 | 119 | 249 | |
| Total | 530 | 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.
Evolution chart
Chesnaught changes
- In Generations 6-7, Chesnaught has a base experience yield of 239.
- In Generations 6-7, Chesnaught has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| X Omega Ruby |
Its Tackle is forceful enough to flip a 50-ton tank. It shields its allies from danger with its own body. |
|---|---|
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
When it takes a defensive posture with its fists guarding its face, it could withstand a bomb blast. |
Moves learned by Chesnaught
Moves learnt by level up
Chesnaught learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 1 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | 45 | 100 | |
| 11 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 19 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 29 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 35 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 41 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 54 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 60 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| 66 | Wood Hammer | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 78 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Chesnaught learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiky Shield | Grass | — | — |
Egg moves
Chesnaught learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Chesnaught 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
Chesnaught is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Chesnaught learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 1 | Needle Arm | Grass | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 1 | Spiky Shield | Grass | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | 45 | 100 | |
| 5 | Vine Whip | Grass | 45 | 100 | |
| 8 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 11 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 15 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 19 | Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
| 29 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 35 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 41 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 54 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 60 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| 66 | Wood Hammer | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 72 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 78 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Chesnaught learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiky Shield | Grass | — | — |
Egg moves
Chesnaught learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Chesnaught gen 7 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Drum | Normal | — | — | |
| Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| Power-Up Punch | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
| Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| Synthesis | Grass | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Chesnaught can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | Normal | — | — | |
| Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| Dual Chop | Dragon | 40 | 90 | |
| Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| Frenzy Plant | Grass | 150 | 90 | |
| Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| Grass Pledge | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| Super Fang | Normal | — | 90 | |
| Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| Synthesis | Grass | — | — | |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| Worry Seed | Grass | — | 100 | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Chesnaught. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needle Arm | Grass | 60 | 100 | Evolution |
Moves learnt by TM
Chesnaught is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
Transfer-only moves
Chesnaught can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Flash | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
| Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM | |
| Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Chesnaught sprites
Where to find Chesnaught
| X Y |
Evolve Chespin/Quilladin |
|---|---|
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Exeggutor Island |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Chesnaught |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ブリガロン (Brigarron) |
| German | Brigaron |
| French | Blindépique |
| Italian | Chesnaught |
| Spanish | Chesnaught |
| Korean | 브리가론 (beurigaron) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 布里卡隆 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 布里卡隆 |
| English |
Spiny Armor Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | とげよろいポケモン |
| German | Spitzpanzer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Épinarmure |
| Italian | Pokémon Spincorazza |
| Spanish | Pokémon Corazaespín |
| Korean | 가시갑옷포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 刺铠宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 刺鎧寶可夢 |
Name origin
- chestnut
- edible nut in a spiky shell
- juggernaught
- large, destructive force


