Chespin (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Chespin (disambiguation).

Chespin Spiny Nut Pokémon ハリマロン Harimaron #650 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Bulletproof Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Chespin 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 19.8 lbs. 9.0 kg Chespin 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 63	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Chespin 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint File:F650.png {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Chespin (Japanese: ハリマロン Harimaron) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves into Quilladin starting at level 16, which evolves into Chesnaught starting at level 36.

Along with Fennekin and Froakie, Chespin is one of three starter Pokémon of Kalos available at the beginning of Pokémon X and Y.

Along with Fennekin, Froakie, Xerneas, and Yveltal, it was the first Generation VI Pokémon to be revealed to the public on January 8, 2013 as part of the Pokémon Direct broadcast.

Biology

Chespin is a bipedal, mammalian Pokémon. It is primarily light brown with darker arms and three triangular markings around its face. It has oval, brown eyes, a triangular, red nose, and rodent-like incisors. Its arms have three fingers, while its feet have two long claws. Covering its back is a tough, green shell, which extends from its head to halfway down its tail. The tip of its tapered tail is orange. There is a small, off-center hole in the shell on the back of Chespin's head and, around the face, the shell has four leaf-like spikes. On the back of its head is another spike split into three parts.

Its shell can protect Chespin from powerful attacks. The quills on its head are usually soft, but can be stiffened for attack as well. Despite having a curious nature that tends to get it in trouble, Chespin keeps an optimistic outlook and does not worry about small details.

In the anime

Chespin in the anime

Major appearances

Clemont's Chespin

Clemont's Chespin first appeared in Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!, where he was given to Clemont by Professor Sycamore.

Chespie

A Chespin nicknamed Chespie appeared in Mega Evolution Special I, under the ownership of a beginning Trainer named Mairin. It remains outside its Poké Ball.

Minor appearances

Chespin debuted in A Battle of Aerial Mobility! and A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!, where Professor Sycamore offered it to Serena as her starter Pokémon before she chose Fennekin.

A starter Pokémon Chespin appeared in Day Three Blockbusters!.

A Trainer's Chespin appeared in A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?*.

A starter Pokémon Chespin appeared in a flashback in Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!.

A Chespin appeared alongside a Fennekin and Froakie in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, during which all three starter Pokémon were seen evolving into their first and then final evolved forms.

Two Chespin appeared in Till We Compete Again!. One was a starter Pokémon that was offered as a choice for a Youngster to choose from. The second was seen on a video screen in the Lumiose City airport.

A Trainer's Chespin appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY004 Chespin Serena's Pokédex Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. Chespin can flex the soft spikes on its head, making them so stiff and sharp that it can even pierce through stone. XY010 Chespin Ash's Pokédex Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. Chespin can flex the soft spikes on its head, making them so stiff and sharp, they can even pierce through stone.

In the manga

Chespin in Pokémon Adventures

In the Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! manga

Chespin appears in CXY00.

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Clemont's Chespin

Clemont's Chespin debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Marisso

In An X-cuse to Come Out and Play, Professor Sycamore gave Trevor three starter Pokémon so that X might choose one and stop his shut-in behavior. Although initially reluctant, X decided to take Chespin and named him Marisso in Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change. He later evolved into a Quilladin.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Chespin debuted in PMXY01 of Pocket Monsters XY.

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PAXY04 Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn't faze it.

In the TCG

Main article: Chespin (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Chespin appears as a Poké Ball summon. It uses Seed Bomb to damage opponents.

Trophy information

NA: Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. This Grass-type Pokémon is one of the new Pokémon you can choose when starting a new adventure. The spikes on its head could stop a truck. It can evolve into Quilladin. Its Seed Bomb move will scatter bombs around it that instantly explode.

PAL: Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. This Grass-type Pokémon is one of the ones you can choose at the start of Pokémon X and Y. The thick shell covering its head and back is so strong, it can protect Chespin's body from almost any impact. Its Seed Bomb attack will scatter bombs around it that instantly explode.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Chespin reappears as a Poké Ball summon, retaining the same behavior from the previous game.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Central #001 Hoenn #— X The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock. Y Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn't faze it. Omega Ruby The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock. Alpha Sapphire Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn't faze it.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Y Starter Pokémon from Tierno in Aquacorde Town Traded from Shauna in Vaniville Town after becoming Champion if the player chose Fennekin Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Breed Chesnaught Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Battle Trozei Renegade Meadow: Stage 1 Shuffle Wacky Workshop: Stage 152 Event: Chespin Appears (Winking) Rumble World Leafy Expanse: Shrub Forest (All Areas) Picross Area 09: Stage 03

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 56		116 - 163	222 - 316
Attack: 61		59 - 124	114 - 243
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 38		38 - 99	72 - 192
Total: 313	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25 055 Vine Whip Grass Physical 04545 100100% 25 088 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 1111 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1515 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 1818 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 09595% 20 2727 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3232 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100100% 15 3535 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15 3939 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— ——% 20 4242 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 4545 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 4848 Wood Hammer Grass Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chespin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chespin

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM23 TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM47 TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM96 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chespin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chespin

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Belly Drum Normal Status — —% 10 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40 Power-Up PunchUSUM Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Spikes* Ground Status — —% 20 Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Chespin in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Chespin in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chespin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chespin

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 S M US UM Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15 S M US UM Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 S M US UM Grass Pledge Grass Special 80 100% 10 S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 S M US UM Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10 S M US UM Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10 S M US UM Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 S M US UM Synthesis Grass Status — —% 5 S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Chespin can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Chespin cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Chespin Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Chespin

Side game data

Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #169 Damage Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row. Swappable Skill(s): Rock Break+			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #169 Leaf Combo Increases damage done by any Grass types in the combo.

Evolution

Unevolved Chespin  Grass

Level 16 →

First Evolution Quilladin  Grass

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Chesnaught  Grass  Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Chespin images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Chespin is the first Grass-type starter Pokémon to based on a mammal and not a reptile.
• Chespin is the only regional Grass-type starter Pokémon that Ash hasn't obtained in the anime.
• Chespin is the only Pokémon who has a base stat total of 313.

Origin

Chespin is based on a hedgehog and a chestnut shoot.

Name origin

Chespin is a combination of chestnut and pin. It may also be from urchin (an old term for hedgehog), chinkapin (the name of some species of chestnuts), and spina (Latin for thorn).

Harimaron is a combination of 蝟 harinezumi (hedgehog), 針 hari (needle), and marron (French for chestnut).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ハリマロン Harimaron From 蝟 harinezumi, 針 hari, and marron French Marisson From hérisson and marron Spanish Chespin Same as English name German Igamaro From Igel and Marone Italian Chespin Same as English name Korean 도치마론 Dochimaron From 고슴도치 goseumdochi, 침 (針) chim, and marron Mandarin Chinese 哈力栗 Hā​lì​lì​ From 哈力 hālì and 栗 ​lì Cantonese Chinese 哈力馬龍 Hālihkmáhlùhng Transliteration of Japanese name

More languages Hindi चेस्पिन Chespin Transcription of English name Russian Чеспин Chespin Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Clemont's Chespin
• Marisso
• Chespie
• Starter Pokémon
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

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