Stats & Training
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.
The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn’t faze it.
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 |
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Fire is super effective against ChespinView Volcanion → | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Poison is super effective against ChespinView Glimmora → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Volcanion can KO Chespin with Flamethrower (98-115%).
Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x98-115%KO | ||
Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Glimmora builds →Power Gem33-39% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
Chespin kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Quilladin all the way to Chesnaught. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 217 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Chespin Best Moveset
The build centers on Spikes and survivability. Eviolite means a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, and spread EVs give Chespin the bulk to set up repeatedly. Bulletproof adds another layer of staying power. Synthesis keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Drain Punch
- Protect
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Chespin threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Rock and Dark standing out. Pair that with Wood Hammer and Solar Beam and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Chespin in Legends: Z-A
Chespin doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from X to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Chespin Guide
Chespin becomes Quilladin at level 16, then Chesnaught at level 36. Straight three-stage line with no branching.
Chespin evolves into Quilladin at level 16. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
Chespin is catchable in Legends: Z-A. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 5 other games across the series.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 6ORAS
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