Defense and Attack carry most of Chesnaught's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Defense EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Its Tackle is forceful enough to flip a 50-ton tank. It shields its allies from danger with its own body.
When it takes a defensive posture with its fists guarding its face, it could withstand a bomb blast.
Chesnaught is weak to Flying, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, and Fairy. Watch out for Flying attacks, those deal 4x damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Chesnaught's physical bulk (base 122 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Flying |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Dark |
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chesnaught View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake14-16% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chesnaught View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off15-18% Stone Edge23-28% Pursuit9-11% Earthquake16-18% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chesnaught View Krookodile builds →Earthquake13-15% Knock Off8-10% Close Combat21-25% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Chesnaught View Steelix builds →Earthquake11-13% | ||
End of the line. Chesnaught caps a three-stage chain that started at Chespin. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Defense grew the most through evolution (+57 over Chespin), and Chesnaught peaks at 530 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Chesnaught to get Chespin eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Chesnaught's job is getting Spikes up and staying on the field. Rocky Helmet provides chip damage on every physical hit received, Bulletproof helps it stick around, and max HP and Defense EVs prioritize longevity. Synthesis keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Chesnaught best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Synthesis
- Spikes
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Synthesis
- Leech Seed
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Spiky Shield
- Drain Punch
- Leech Seed
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Wide Guard
- Wood Hammer
- Body Press
- Spiky Shield
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Spiky Shield
- Body Press
- Leech Seed
- Drain Punch
Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Synthesis
- Spikes
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Body Press
- Synthesis
- Leech Seed
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Spiky Shield
- Drain Punch
- Leech Seed
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Wide Guard
- Wood Hammer
- Body Press
- Spiky Shield
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Spiky Shield
- Body Press
- Leech Seed
- Drain Punch
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Synthesis
- Spiky Shield
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spiky Shield
- Seed Bomb
- Drain Punch
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Synthesis
- Spiky Shield
- Seed Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spiky Shield
- Seed Bomb
- Drain Punch
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hammer Arm and Take Down bring the raw damage. But Chesnaught also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Take Down and Close Combat bring the raw damage. But Chesnaught also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Hammer Arm and Take Down bring the raw damage. But Chesnaught also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Hammer Arm and Take Down bring the raw damage. But Chesnaught also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Chesnaught isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Chespin from X. The evolution path from Chespin to Chesnaught is covered in the steps below.
Chesnaught isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Chespin from X. The evolution path from Chespin to Chesnaught is covered in the steps below.
moderate rates for Chesnaught across 2 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
We rate Chesnaught B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 530 BST, it fits the tank role. Base 122 Defense stands out.
Chesnaught can Mega Evolve into Mega Chesnaught. That's 630 BST, up from 530. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
Chesnaught's biggest threats include Braviary (Flying), Blaziken (Fire), and Weavile (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Braviary is the most dangerous since Flying moves deal 4x damage. Poison, Psychic, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Overgrow is the go-to ability for Chesnaught. It strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Bulletproof can work in specific setups.
At base 64 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Chesnaught is leaning toward the physical side (base 107 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
Since debuting in X & Y, Chesnaught has appeared in 6 titles over 5 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves