Chespin

Chespin (Pokédex #0650) is a Grass-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 6. It is officially classified as the Spiny Nut Pokémon. The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.

As a Grass-type POKEMON, Chespin has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug moves. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground moves, taking only half damage from them.

Chespin's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 313 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 56 · ATK 61 · DEF 65 · SP.ATK 48 · SP.DEF 45 · SPD 38. Its standout stat is DEF (65), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Overgrow, Bulletproof, with Bulletproof as its hidden ability.

Chespin stands 0.4 m (16") tall and weighs 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Ground.

Chespin is part of the Chespin → Quilladin → Chesnaught evolution line (3-stage). Chespin is the base form and can evolve into Quilladin via Level 16.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Quilladin and Chesnaught. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.