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) 0215 (Legends: Z-A) 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.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0652 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Fighting |
| Species | — |
| Height | — |
| Weight | — |
| Abilities | — |
| Local № | 0003 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0215 (Legends: Z-A) 0211 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | — |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | — |
| Base Friendship | — |
| Base Exp. | — |
| Growth Rate | — |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | — |
|---|---|
| Gender | — |
| Egg cycles | — |
Base stats
| HP | 88 | 286 | 380 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 137 | 251 | 410 | |
| Defense | 172 | 314 | 487 | |
| Sp. Atk | 74 | 137 | 271 | |
| Sp. Def | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Speed | 44 | 83 | 205 | |
| Total | 630 | 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 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 | |
| 38 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 42 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 45 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 48 | Wood Hammer | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Chesnaught does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Chesnaught can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiky Shield | Grass | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Chesnaught is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 04 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 25 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 26 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 42 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 45 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 46 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 58 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 65 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 69 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 77 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 80 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 88 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 91 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
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:
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 Legends: Z-A |
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 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



