Mid-stage Pokemon like Quilladin rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Chesnaught, which is where the real potential kicks in. Been around since Gen 6. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Quilladin's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Defense EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It relies on its sturdy shell to deflect predators’ attacks. It counterattacks with its sharp quills.
They strengthen their lower bodies by running into one another. They are very kind and won’t start fights.
Quilladin Weakness
FragileQuilladin's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Quilladin's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Quilladin is the middle stage between Chespin and Chesnaught. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+30 from Chespin). The final form adds another 125 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Quilladin to get Chespin eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Spikes is the priority every time Quilladin comes in. Impish nature and max HP and Defense EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution. Bulletproof rounds it out. Synthesis keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Best Quilladin Moveset
- Spikes
- Super Fang
- Synthesis
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
STAB runs through Leaf Storm and Wood Hammer for the basics, but Quilladin's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Rock and Dark hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
STAB runs through Wood Hammer and Solar Beam for the basics, but Quilladin's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Rock and Dark hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
STAB runs through Wood Hammer and Solar Beam for the basics, but Quilladin's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Rock and Dark hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
STAB runs through Wood Hammer and Solar Beam for the basics, but Quilladin's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Rock and Dark hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Quilladin isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Chespin from X. The evolution path from Chespin to Quilladin is covered in the steps below.
Quilladin can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Chespin from X and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Quilladin can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Chespin from X and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Quilladin isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Chesnaught to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Chespin evolves into Quilladin at level 16. Quilladin evolves into Chesnaught at level 36. Quilladin is a middle-stage evolution in the Chespin line.
Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less — that's the one you want on Quilladin. Bulletproof is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Quilladin fills the hazard setter role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 78 Attack). At base 57 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Quilladin appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Quilladin has appeared in 6 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A