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Generation VI · #0650 — Spiny Nut Pokémon
Chespin, known as the Spiny Nut Pokémon, is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI that serves as one of the three starter Pokémon available to trainers beginning their journey in the Kalos region. Alongside Fennekin and Froakie, Chespin was revealed to the public on January 8, 2013, during a Pokémon Direct broadcast, generating considerable excitement among fans eager to experience the new generation. This diminutive creature stands merely 0.4 meters tall and weighs only 9.0 kilograms, making it an endearingly compact companion for novice trainers. Despite its modest stature and unimpressive base stat total of 313, Chespin possesses a charming personality that has endeared it to countless players and anime viewers worldwide.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
9.0kg
Category
Spiny Nut Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
green
Shape
upright
Abilities
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Protects against bullet, ball, and bomb-based moves.
Chespin Biology & Physical Characteristics
Chespin is a bipedal, mammalian Pokémon with a distinctive appearance that blends rodent-like features with botanical armor. Its body is primarily light brown with darker brown arms and three triangular facial markings, complemented by oval brown eyes and rodent-like incisors that hint at its herbivorous nature. The most striking feature is the tough, green shell of wood that covers its head and back, extending from the crown to approximately halfway down its tapering, orange-tipped tail. This shell is punctuated by four leaf-like spikes arranged around its face and a unique, off-center hole in the shell on the back of its head, with an additional spike split into three parts rising behind its cranium. Despite the hardness of this external armor, the quills adorning Chespin's head remain unusually soft under normal circumstances; however, when the Pokémon flexes these quills, they harden dramatically to points so sharp they can pierce solid rock, providing both defensive and offensive capabilities.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Chespin Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Chespin exhibits a pronounced sexual dimorphism in terms of gender distribution, with approximately 87.5 percent of the species being male and only 12.5 percent female, making female Chespin noticeably rarer in the wild. This significant gender ratio imbalance is consistent across most distributions and has been maintained throughout subsequent generations. Chespin belongs to the Field egg group, indicating its breeding compatibility with numerous other Pokémon species within this classification. The species has a base happiness value of 70, reflecting its generally friendly and cooperative disposition toward its trainers, which facilitates bonding during the early stages of a trainer-Pokémon relationship. With a hatch time requiring 20 egg cycles and a medium-slow growth rate, breeding Chespin requires considerable patience and dedication, making it less frequently obtained through breeding compared to faster-developing species.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
red blue
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm04
gold silver
tm03
red green japan
tm04
crystal
+818 more TMs/HMs
chespin's Evolution Chain
Chespin Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Chespin evolves into Quilladin upon reaching level 16, a transformation that enhances its defensive capabilities and increases its stat total to 405. This middle evolution maintains the Grass typing while developing more pronounced spikes and a more robust physique. The final evolution occurs at level 36, when Quilladin becomes Chesnaught, a formidable Grass and Fighting-type Pokémon with a base stat total of 530 and significantly improved offensive and defensive capabilities. Chesnaught's dual typing grants it access to a broader movepool and enhanced tactical flexibility compared to its pre-evolved forms. The evolution line represents a progression from a curious, defensively-focused juvenile into a powerful, well-rounded combatant capable of employing both physical attacks and Grass-type special moves with considerable effectiveness.
Where to Find
aquacorde town
kalos
Chespin Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Chespin is characterized by a curious and adventurous nature that frequently leads it into precarious situations, yet this spirited disposition is tempered by a fundamentally optimistic outlook and a tendency not to worry about minor setbacks. This combination of traits makes Chespin an enthusiastic if occasionally reckless companion, eager to explore its environment despite the dangers such exploration might entail. The Pokédex notes that Chespin's thick wooden shell provides exceptional protection—powerful enough to withstand a direct impact from a truck without apparent damage. Its natural habitat within the Kalos region includes grassy areas and forests where its Grass-type nature allows it to thrive, drawing sustenance from sunlight and soil nutrients. Young Chespin are known to be inquisitive creatures, investigating their surroundings with the kind of innocent determination typical of juvenile Pokémon, making them well-suited for training by beginning trainers who appreciate their spirited personalities.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn’t faze it.
The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn’t faze it.
Chespin Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Chespin combines 'chestnut' with 'spin,' reflecting both the Pokémon's nut-like appearance and its spiky quill-based defense mechanism. The Japanese name Harimaron derives from 'hari' (needle or spike) and 'maron' (a term related to chestnuts), emphasizing the species' botanical armor and small stature. Its design was deliberately crafted to evoke a small woodland creature, specifically a spiky nut or seed pod given life, with the distinctive hole in its head shell and leaf-like spikes serving as visual elements that reinforce its Grass-type nature. The color scheme of light brown body with green shell creates a natural appearance suggesting new growth and vitality, while the orange tail tip provides a warm accent that balances the cooler green tones. Chespin's overall aesthetic was designed to be approachable and cute despite its defensive spikes, making it visually appealing to trainers while clearly communicating its role as a protective, nature-based companion.
Learnable Moves
Chespin can learn 96 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| belly drum | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass pledge | grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| grassy terrain | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| pin missile | bug | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick guard | fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| vine whip | grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| wood hammer | grass | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Chespin Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Chespin's viability is limited by its modest base stats, with particularly weak special attack (48) and speed (38) statistics that necessitate careful strategic planning. Its primary ability, Overgrow, amplifies Grass-type moves to 1.5 times their normal damage output when Chespin's health drops to one-third or less, providing a potential sweeping mechanism in desperate scenarios. The hidden ability Bulletproof offers a defensive advantage, providing immunity to ball, bullet, and bomb-based moves such as Bullet Seed, Shadow Ball, and Explosion, which can prove invaluable in specific matchups. Chespin's movepool includes early-game moves like Vine Whip and Growth, progressing to more powerful options like Wood Hammer and Brick Break as it levels, though its low Special Attack stat makes physical Grass-type moves significantly more efficient. Most competitive players utilizing Chespin do so in lower-tier formats or as a novelty pick, typically evolving it to Chesnaught at level 36 where the dual Grass and Fighting typing provides superior offensive coverage and substantially improved stat distribution.
Commonly Asked Questions About Chespin
What type is Chespin?
Chespin is a grass type Pokemon.
What does Chespin evolve into?
Chespin evolves into quilladin, then into chesnaught.
What are Chespin's weaknesses?
Chespin is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Where can I find Chespin?
Chespin can be found in aquacorde town (kalos).
Chespin Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Chespin has achieved considerable cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise since its introduction in Generation VI, appearing prominently in the XY anime series where Clemont captures a Chespin early in his training journey, establishing it as a major character's cornerstone team member. The species received substantial promotional attention at its reveal, contributing to the excitement surrounding Pokémon X and Y's launch, and has been featured in numerous anime episodes, manga adaptations, and trading card game illustrations. Its design has resonated with fans who appreciate the combination of cuteness and defensive capability, spawning significant fan art and merchandise. Chespin also appeared as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, cementing its status as a recognizable franchise icon. The character 'Chespie' appeared in the film Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, further expanding its presence within the broader Pokémon media landscape and demonstrating its lasting appeal beyond the games themselves.
Where to Find Chespin in Every Pokémon Game
Chespin is most readily available in Pokémon X and Y, where it serves as one of the three starting Pokémon options, with players receiving it directly from Professor Sycamore at the game's beginning. In these titles, Chespin can be found in the Kalos region with the National Pokédex number 650 and local Pokédex number 001. Beyond the Generation VI games, Chespin's availability has varied considerably across subsequent titles. It has appeared in various post-game encounters and distribution events in later generations, though it is not present in the base game encounters of several modern titles, making it less accessible to trainers in newer generations without specific event distributions or specialized releases. The species has been included in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which features an updated movepool reflecting modern competitive standards. Players seeking Chespin across multiple games may need to utilize Pokémon Bank, Pokémon HOME, or other transfer mechanisms to bring captured or bred specimens forward through successive game generations, as Game Freak has not maintained consistent availability across all titles.