Is Quilladin Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Mid-stage of a traded Chespin. Grass with growing Defense. Push to Chesnaught at 36 for the Fighting typing that gives the line its edge.
Chespin has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.
Chespin trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.
Wattson's typing presses Quilladin's defenses.
Quilladin trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Norman's typing presses Quilladin's defenses.
Winona's team hits Quilladin's weaknesses hard.
Chesnaught has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Chesnaught resists most of Wallace's coverage and hits back hard.
Chesnaught has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Chesnaught trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Chesnaught has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Chesnaught trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Chesnaught has the type edge here and should clean up Steven's team.
Quilladin cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 16.
Your Quilladin should hit Level 36 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Quilladin in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Quilladin isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. 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 ORAS
Step 1Obtain ChespinCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Gift · Aquacorde Town · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.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
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
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
 Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x70-84% Gust 2x22-28% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Chatot Normal | C | |
 Paras BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Paras builds →Sludge Bomb 2x46-56% Leech Life 2x20-24% | ||
 Ninjask Bug | B | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x57-69% Fire Fang 2x40-49% Ice Fang 2x40-49% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Beautifly builds →Air Cutter 2x76-90% Struggle Bug 2x64-77% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x143-170%KO Aerial Ace 2x33-39% | ||
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x135-159%KO U-turn 2x34-41% Aerial Ace 2x30-36% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
 Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x144-170%KO Aerial Ace 2x32-39% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x135-160%KO U-turn 2x34-41% Aerial Ace 2x31-36% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x147-174%KO Aerial Ace 2x32-39% | ||
Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Monferno builds →Overheat 2x137-161%KO U-turn 2x37-43% Aerial Ace 2x30-37% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x128-151%KO Aerial Ace 2x44-52% Venoshock 2x28-34% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x180-212%KO Aerial Ace 2x42-50% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x174-205%KO U-turn 2x44-52% Aerial Ace 2x37-44% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x167-198%KO Smog 2x28-33% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x125-148%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-51% Venoshock 2x29-35% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x178-210%KO Aerial Ace 2x41-49% | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x170-200%KO U-turn 2x43-51% Aerial Ace 2x36-43% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x166-195%KO Smog 2x27-32% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x110-130%KO Overheat 2x157-185%KO Ice Beam 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x215-253%KO Bug Buzz 2x149-175%KO Hurricane 2x122-143%KO Poison Jab 2x31-37% | ||
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x139-164%KO U-turn 2x54-64% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Obtain MethodScorched Slab Interact Encounter | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x101-119%KO Fire Blast 2x101-120%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Arcanine's Flare Blitz hits Quilladin for 73-86%. Gengar threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (112-132%). Salamence deals 46-55% with Outrage.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed16-19% Flare Blitz 2x73-86% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball50-59% Sludge Bomb 2x112-132%KO Focus Blast50-59% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Salamence builds →Earthquake13-15% Outrage46-55% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch22-27% U Turn 2x79-93% Superpower45-53% Knock Off24-29% | ||
Quilladin Evolutions
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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Belly Drum, Curse, Defense Curl and 4 more.
ORAS Quilladin Best Moveset
78 Attack and 95 Defense with AbilityBulletproof as a hidden ability blocking projectile moves. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk. The moveset fires Grass TermStab at mid-stage power. Chesnaught one evolution away adds Fighting typing and 107 Attack.
Best Build
Quilladin best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Wood Hammer
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
STAB runs through Wood Hammer and Solar Beam for the basics, but Quilladin's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Normal and Rock hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Quilladin fills the balanced 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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