Chespin: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP56131–163222–316

Atk6172–124114–243

Def6576–128121–251

SpA4861–11090–214

SpD4558–10685–207

Spe3852–9972–192

Total313Higher than 22% 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: 1 Def.

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

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×

ElectricGrassGroundWater

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

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 38); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+99Max90No SP58Min52Scarf148Tailwind198

At max Speed, Chespin outspeeds 9 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 Quilladin Chesnaught Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Grookey Thwackey Rillaboom Sprigatito Floragato Meowscarada
This Pokémon is immune to bullet moves.
Everything about Bulletproof →
Other Pokémon with Bulletproof 9
Quilladin Chesnaught Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Wooloo Dubwool Applin Ursaluna

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

2.95% of teams · rank #30 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Relaxed
EVs: 228 HP / 28 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD
Tera Type: Ghost

Spikes
Synthesis
Giga Drain
Drain Punch

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

Usage by rating

All players1.85%
Rated 1500+2.34%
Rated 1630+2.95%
Rated 1760+2.9%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.95%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Relaxed 228 HP / 28 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD44.4%
Bold 68 HP / 76 Def / 52 SpA / 236 SpD / 52 Spe21%
Impish 68 HP / 236 Def / 156 SpD15.8%
Calm 148 HP / 76 Def / 52 SpA / 156 SpD / 52 Spe10.8%
Impish 68 HP / 28 Atk / 156 Def / 236 SpD3%

Tera types

Ghost63.3%
Water13.6%
Fairy11.8%
Steel8.3%

Common teammates

Mienfoo94.2%
Mareanie76.2%
Sandshrew-Alola73.6%
Mudbray48.9%
Drifloon45.6%
Tinkatink38.7%
Vullaby25.2%
Trapinch12.2%

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

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

1Vine WhipNo additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

8RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhys3090%20

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

18Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

27Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

32Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

42Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

45Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20

48Wood HammerHas 33% recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chespin are small creatures that can harden the quills on their head to smash rocks.

Design & origin

Chespin's design is based on a chestnut and a hedgehog.

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

Pokédex entries

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

: —

Central Kalos#001Blueberry#209Lumiose#213

Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn’t faze it.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Chespin
Japanese: ハリマロン
Japanese (romaji): Harimaron
Korean: 도치마론
Chinese (Traditional): 哈力栗
Chinese (Simplified): 哈力栗
French: Marisson
German: Igamaro
Spanish: Chespin
Italian: Chespin

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

: 1 Def
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 63
: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Y 1 area

Aquacorde TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

X 1 area

Aquacorde TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

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.