Chesnaught: Champions Sets, Usage & Stats

Base stats

HP88163–195286–380

Atk107114–174197–344

Def122127–191224–377

SpA7484–138137–271

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe6475–127119–249

Total530Higher than 82% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

GrassFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Flying

2×

FairyFireIcePoisonPsychic

Resists

½×

DarkElectricGrassGroundRockWater

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFightingBugGhostSteelDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 64); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+127Max116No SP84Min75Scarf190Tailwind254

At max Speed, Chesnaught outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Grass attacks.
Everything about Overgrow →
Other Pokémon with Overgrow 28
Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Chikorita Bayleef Meganium Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Turtwig Grotle Torterra Snivy Servine Serperior Pansage Simisage Chespin Quilladin Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Grookey Thwackey Rillaboom Sprigatito Floragato Meowscarada
This Pokémon is immune to bullet moves.
Everything about Bulletproof →
Other Pokémon with Bulletproof 9
Chespin Quilladin Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Wooloo Dubwool Applin Ursaluna

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#136 of 262 used

▼ 8 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 8 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Chesnaughtite (79.7%) · (93.2%) · Adamant (31.3%) · HP 32 / Def 8 / SpD 26 (10.8%)

Moves Spiky Shield, Drain Punch, Grassy Glide, Belly Drum

Singles

#162 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 4 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Chesnaughtite (81.3%) · (93.9%) · Impish (71.2%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (45%)

Moves Body Press, Synthesis, Iron Defense, Earthquake

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Mega Chesnaught: 0.15% of Champions VGC teams on Showdown →

0.37% of teams · rank #128 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Rocky Helmet
Ability
Stat Alignment: Impish
Stat Points: 32 HP / 29 Def / 5 Spe

Body Press
Synthesis
Iron Defense
Spikes

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.55%
Rated 1500+0.49%
Rated 1630+0.37%
Rated 1760+0.45%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.37%

Moves

Items

Abilities

90.8%
9.2%

EV spreads

Impish 32 HP / 29 Def / 5 Spe30%
Impish 32 HP / 23 Def / 11 Spe17.2%
Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD14.9%
Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 Spe8.3%
Impish 32 HP / 22 Def / 12 SpD7.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Samurott-Hisui3.6%

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

#0650ChespinGrass
1. Level 16
  #0651QuilladinGrass
  1. Level 36
    #0652ChesnaughtGrassFighting
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Chesnaughtite
      #0652Mega ChesnaughtGrassFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 18

EvoSpiky ShieldProtects from moves. Contact: loses 1/8 max HP.GrassStatus——10

1FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10

1RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhys3090%20

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Vine WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

11Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

15Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

19Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

29Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

35Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

41Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

48Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

54Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

60Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20

66Wood HammerHas 33% recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

78Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 74

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20

TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20

TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect.GrassSpec80100%10

TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM155Frenzy PlantUser cannot move next turn.GrassSpec15090%5

TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15

TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5

TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM183Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TM194Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20

TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 7

EggBelly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.NormalStatus——10

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

EggQuick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn.FightingStatus——15

EggSpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20

EggSuper FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10

EggSynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5

EggWide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10

Biology

Chesnaught are powerful hedgehog Pokémon capable of moving tanks and withstanding explosions.

Design & origin

Chesnaught is based on Glyptodon.

Forms

Mega Chesnaught

Mega Chesnaught gains a more regal look, including gaining a cape. It has large shoulder pauldrons it can detach and attack enemies with.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon, List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Spiny Armor Pokémon
: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Green

: —

Central Kalos#003Blueberry#211Lumiose#215

When it takes a defensive posture with its fists guarding its face, it could withstand a bomb blast.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
Its Tackle is forceful enough to flip a 50-ton tank. It shields its allies from danger with its own body.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Chesnaught
Japanese: ブリガロン
Japanese (romaji): Brigarron
Korean: 브리가론
Chinese (Traditional): 布里卡隆
Chinese (Simplified): 布里卡隆
French: Blindépique
German: Brigaron
Spanish: Chesnaught
Italian: Chesnaught

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

: 3 Def
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 239
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Quilladin: Level 36.

Ultra Moon 1 area

Exeggutor IslandIsland Scan · Lv 45

Ultra Sun 1 area

Exeggutor IslandIsland Scan · Lv 45

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Chesnaught

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