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Mega Chesnaught

Spiny Armor Pokémon

Mega Chesnaught official artwork
Official art

Mega Chesnaught is the Grass/Fighting-type Mega Evolution of Chesnaught, 4× weak to Flying and 2× weak to Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice and Fairy, with a base stat total of 630. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 0.1% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
90 kg 198.4 lbs
Base stat total
630 Higher than 98% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Mega Dimension
Abilities
When it takes a defensive posture with its fists guarding its face, it could withstand a bomb blast.
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Base stats

HP88163–195286–380
Atk137141–207251–410
Def172172–246314–487
SpA7484–138137–271
SpD115121–183211–361
Spe4457–10583–205
Total630Higher than 98% of Pokémon
HP88Atk137Def172Spe44SpD115SpA74

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: None.

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Type matchups

GrassFightingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Flying (because of Grass and Fighting)
2×
Fairy (because of Fighting)Fire (because of Grass)Ice (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)Psychic (because of Fighting)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Fighting)Electric (because of Grass)Grass (because of Grass)Ground (because of Grass)Rock (because of Fighting)Water (because of Grass)
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 44); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+105Max96No SP64Min57Scarf157Tailwind210

At max Speed, Mega Chesnaught outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Chesnaught against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105Mega Chesnaught · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
96Mega Chesnaught · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
64Mega Chesnaught · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 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

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Chesnaught, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.6%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.3%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.3%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.2%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.3% of teams · rank #135 · Singles · about 167 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Impish
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
  1. Knock Off
  2. Body Press
  3. Synthesis
  4. Iron Defense

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.4%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.3%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD28.0%
  • Careful 25 HP / 18 Def / 23 SpD22.2%
  • Adamant 10 HP / 32 Atk / 24 Spe10.4%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD9.9%

These 4 cover 70.5% of its sets.

Most common partners

Evolution

Moves

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

GrassFighting
BST 630

HoldsChesnaughtite

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.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Spiny Armor Pokémon
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Green
—
Central Kalos#003Blueberry#211Lumiose#215
  1. When it takes a defensive posture with its fists guarding its face, it could withstand a bomb blast.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  2. 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

Training

None
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
—
Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Chesnaught holding Chesnaughtite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

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.