Chespin
Chespin is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Chespin has a tough shell covering its head and back. Despite having a curious nature that tends to get it in trouble, Chespin keeps an optimistic outlook and doesn't worry about small details.
Chespin evolves into Quilladin at level 16.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0650 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Spiny Nut Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Overgrow Bulletproof (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0001 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0213 (Legends: Z-A) 0209 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 63 |
| 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 | 56 | 222 | 316 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 61 | 114 | 243 | |
| Defense | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Atk | 48 | 90 | 214 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 38 | 72 | 192 | |
| Total | 313 | 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
Chespin changes
- In Generations 6-7, Chespin has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| X Omega Ruby |
The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock. |
|---|---|
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn’t faze it. |
Moves learned by Chespin
Moves learnt by level up
Chespin 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 | |
| 42 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 48 | Wood Hammer | Grass | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Chespin does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Chespin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 26 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 42 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 46 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 58 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 77 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 88 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 91 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Chespin learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Vine Whip | Grass | 45 | 100 | |
| 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 | |
| 32 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 42 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 45 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | Wood Hammer | Grass | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Chespin learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Chespin 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
Chespin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Chespin sprites
Where to find Chespin
| X Y |
Vaniville Town, Aquacorde Town |
|---|---|
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Breed Quilladin/Chesnaught |
| 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 |
Answers to Chespin questions
Other languages
| English | Chespin |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ハリマロン (Harimaron) |
| German | Igamaro |
| French | Marisson |
| Italian | Chespin |
| Spanish | Chespin |
| Korean | 도치마론 (dochimaron) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 哈力栗 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 哈力栗 |
| English |
Spiny Nut Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | いがぐりポケモン |
| German | Stachelkopf-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Bogue |
| Italian | Pokémon Castanriccio |
| Spanish | Pokémon Erizo |
| Korean | 밤송이포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 刺栗宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 刺栗寶可夢 |
Name origin
- chestnut
- edible nut in a spiky shell
- pin
- sharp needle


