Quilladin Best Moveset
78 Attack at 95 Defense on Grass with AbilityBulletproof. Held ItemEviolite adds real bulk since Chesnaught exists. The moveset has physical Grass TermStab behind defensive stats. One evolution from 107 Attack, 122 Defense, and the Bulletproof Fighting-type that anchors B-Tier.
Quilladin saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Quilladin's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Overgrow with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Quilladin best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Wood Hammer
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Quilladin saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Quilladin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Bulletproof with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Spikes
- Synthesis
- Seed Bomb
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Quilladin saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Quilladin maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Bulletproof with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Spikes
- Super Fang
- Synthesis
- Wood Hammer
Recommended Teammates
Quilladin Weakness
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 |
What is Quilladin Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Quilladin
Scizor's U-turn hits Quilladin for 59-69%. Arcanine's Flare Blitz hits Quilladin for 54-63%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch17-20% Knock Off18-21% U Turn 2x59-69% Close Combat33-39% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed12-14% Flare Blitz 2x54-63% | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x16-18% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball42-49% Sludge Bomb 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Salamence builds →Earthquake10-11% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Quilladin
You're catching Chespin first, not Quilladin. Chespin appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Quilladin in SV
The path to Quilladin starts with Chespin at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ChespinCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Quilladin ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Chesnaught with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Quilladin egg.
Step 3Evolve into Chesnaught
Quilladin doesn't appear wild. Catch Chespin instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 36 to get Quilladin. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Quilladin in LZA
- Step 1Catch ChespinWild Zone 17Lv.20-25OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Quilladin ✓
- Step 3Evolve into Chesnaught
Quilladin doesn't appear wild. Catch Chespin instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 36 to get Quilladin. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Quilladin in USUM
Step 1Obtain Chespin- Step 2Quilladin ✓
Step 3Catch or Evolve into ChesnaughtExeggutor IslandLv.45GrassIsland Scan (Thursday)or evolve from Quilladin (Step 2)
Quilladin 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 Quilladin is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Quilladin in SM
- Step 1Obtain ChespinBREEDINGAvailableLeave 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 2Quilladin ✓
- Step 3Evolve into Chesnaught
Base Stats
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.
They strengthen their lower bodies by running into one another. They are very kind and won’t start fights.
Quilladin Guide
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.
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 a physical attacker with 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 does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Chesnaught before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
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 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