Quilladin

Quilladin is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.

Upon evolution, the hard spikes on Quilladin's body grow even sturdier. Despite its prickly appearance, Quilladin is considered a gentle Pokémon that avoids battle.

Quilladin evolves from Chespin at level 16, and evolves into Chesnaught at level 36.

Pokédex data

National № 0651
Type Grass
Species Spiny Armor Pokémon
Height 0.7 m (2′04″)
Weight 29.0 kg (63.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Overgrow
Bulletproof (hidden ability)
Local № 0002 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0210 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 2 Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 142
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 61
232 326
Attack 78
144 280
Defense 95
175 317
Sp. Atk 56
105 232
Sp. Def 58
108 236
Speed 57
107 234
Total 405 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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Quilladin.

Evolution chart

(Level 16) (Level 36)

Quilladin changes

Pokédex entries

X
Omega Ruby
It relies on its sturdy shell to deflect predators’ attacks. It counterattacks with its sharp quills.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
They strengthen their lower bodies by running into one another. They are very kind and won’t start fights.

Moves learned by Quilladin

Moves learnt by level up

Quilladin learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Vine WhipGrassPhysical 45 100
8RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
11BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
15Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
20Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
24Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
29Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
34Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
38Bulk UpFightingStatus
43Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
47Pain SplitNormalStatus
53Wood HammerGrassPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Quilladin learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Quilladin gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Belly DrumNormalStatus
CurseGhostStatus
Quick GuardFightingStatus
SpikesGroundStatus
Super FangNormalPhysical 90
SynthesisGrassStatus
Wide GuardRockStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Quilladin learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Needle ArmGrassPhysical 60 100
1Vine WhipGrassPhysical 45 100
5Vine WhipGrassPhysical 45 100
8RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
11BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
15Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
19Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
29Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
35Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
39Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
44Bulk UpFightingStatus
48Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
52Pain SplitNormalStatus
56Wood HammerGrassPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Quilladin learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Needle ArmGrassPhysical 60 100

Egg moves

Quilladin learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Quilladin gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Belly DrumNormalStatus
CurseGhostStatus
Defense CurlNormalStatus
Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical 40 100
Quick GuardFightingStatus
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
SpikesGroundStatus
SynthesisGrassStatus

Move Tutor moves

Quilladin can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Moves learnt by TM

Quilladin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

Transfer-only moves

Quilladin 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
TackleNormalPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — Level up
DigGroundPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — TM
FlashNormalStatus 100 Generation 6 — TM
Hone ClawsDarkStatus Generation 6 — TM
RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Quilladin sprites

Type Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Quilladin sprite from X & Y Quilladin sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Quilladin Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Quilladin

X
Y
Evolve Chespin
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Chespin
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

Answers to Quilladin questions

Other languages

English Quilladin
Japanese ハリボーグ (Hariborg)
German Igastarnish
French Boguérisse
Italian Quilladin
Spanish Quilladin
Korean 도치보구 (dochibogu)
Chinese (Simplified) 胖胖哈力
Chinese (Traditional) 胖胖哈力

 

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

quill
sharp feather/needle
paladin
heroic, chivalrous knight