Chespin

Chespin official artwork
#0650

Chespin

Spiny Nut Pokémon

GRASS

The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.

Chespin is No. 0650 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Grass-type 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. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Chespin first belongs to Generation Vi. Chespin does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Overgrow and Bulletproof, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Chespin at a glance

Type
GRASS
Weak to
FIREICEPOISONFLYINGBUG
Best base stat
Defense — 65
Abilities
Overgrow, Bulletproof (Hidden)
Next evolution
Quilladin — Level 16
Height
0.4 m
Weight
9.0 kg
Generation
Generation Vi
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp56
Attack61
Defense65
Special Attack48
Special Defense45
Speed38
Total313

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Chespin is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIREICEPOISONFLYINGBUG

Resists

WATER½×ELECTRIC½×GRASS½×GROUND½×

Based on Grass typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver