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's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
Volcarona can KO Quilladin with Heat Wave (96-113%). Volcanion threatens a KO with Flamethrower (103-121%). Glimmora deals 35-41% with Power Gem.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Glimmora builds →Power Gem35-41% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Weavile builds →Knock Off16-18% Ice Shard 2x19-23% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x93-110%KO | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Quilladin best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Spikes
- Super Fang
- Synthesis
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Spikes
- Super Fang
- Synthesis
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
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.
Introduced in X & Y, Quilladin has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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 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