Chespin Best Moveset
Grass at 61 Attack and 65 Defense with AbilityBulletproof blocking ball and bomb moves. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset is building toward Chesnaught. Two evolutions from Grass/Fighting TermStab at 107 Attack, 122 Defense, and Bulletproof that blocks Shadow Ball.
Chespin saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Chespin's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Energy Ball
- Giga Drain
- Grass Knot
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Chespin saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Chespin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Bulletproof with Normaliumz, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Seed Bomb
- Belly Drum
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Chespin saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Chespin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Bulletproof with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Drain Punch
- Protect
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Chespin Weakness
Type-wise, Chespin takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Chespin Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Chespin
Charizard can KO Chespin with Flamethrower (154-181%).
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x154-181%KO Air Slash 2x128-151%KO Scorching Sands20-23% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Mudbray builds →Earthquake7-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Foongus builds →Venoshock 2x23-27% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off12-14% U Turn 2x26-30% High Jump Kick23-28% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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Evolution
Chespin kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Quilladin all the way to Chesnaught. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 217 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Chespin with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Chespin
moderate rates for Chespin across 4 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Chespin in SV
The path to Chespin starts with Chespin at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Chespin ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Evolve into QuilladinBREEDINGAvailableLeave Chesnaught with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Quilladin egg.
Step 3Evolve into Chesnaught
1 encounter spots for Chespin at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Chespin in LZA
- Step 1Chespin ✓Wild Zone 17Lv.20-25OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Evolve into Quilladin
- Step 3Evolve into Chesnaught
Chespin doesn't appear wild. Catch Chespin instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 36 to get Chespin. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Chespin in USUM
- Step 1Chespin ✓
Step 2Evolve into Quilladin
Step 3Catch or Evolve into ChesnaughtExeggutor IslandLv.45GrassIsland Scan (Thursday)or evolve from Quilladin (Step 2)
Chespin isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Chespin from X & Y, Scarlet & Violet, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Chespin to Chespin is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Chespin in SM
- Step 1Chespin ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Quilladin with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Chespin egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Aquacorde Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Canyon Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 17. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Quilladin
- Step 3Evolve into Chesnaught
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Chespin's spread. It leans mixed with Defense out front. And you'll get 1 Defense EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn’t faze it.
Chespin Guide
For a casual playthrough, Chespin works as a placeholder. Grass coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Quilladin. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Chespin has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Chespin has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves