Chespin (#0650) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP56116–163222–316

Atk6159–124114–243

Def6563–128121–251

SpA4847–11090–214

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe3838–9972–192

Total313Higher than 22% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 38). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+99Max90No SP58Min52Scarf148Tailwind198

At max Speed, Chespin outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Overgrow
Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
BulletproofHidden ability
Protects against bullet, ball, and bomb-based moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

2.95% of teams · rank #30 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Bulletproof
Nature: Relaxed
EVs: 228 HP / 28 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD
Tera Type: Ghost

Spikes
Synthesis
Giga Drain
Drain Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.85%
Rated 1500+2.34%
Rated 1630+2.95%
Rated 1760+2.9%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.95%

Moves

Spikes99.6%
Synthesis98.6%
Giga Drain77.2%
Drain Punch44.8%
Roar32.8%
Bullet Seed22.4%
Rock Slide13.6%
Zen Headbutt7.7%
Protect1%
Leech Seed1%

Items

Eviolite99.6%
Oran Berry0.4%
Sitrus Berry0%
Assault Vest0%
Expert Belt0%
No item0%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Relaxed 228 HP / 28 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD44.4%
Bold 68 HP / 76 Def / 52 SpA / 236 SpD / 52 Spe21%
Impish 68 HP / 236 Def / 156 SpD15.8%
Calm 148 HP / 76 Def / 52 SpA / 156 SpD / 52 Spe10.8%
Impish 68 HP / 28 Atk / 156 Def / 236 SpD3%

Tera types

Ghost63.3%
Water13.6%
Fairy11.8%
Steel8.3%

Common teammates

Mienfoo94.2%
Mareanie76.2%
Sandshrew-Alola73.6%
Mudbray48.9%
Drifloon45.6%
Tinkatink38.7%
Vullaby25.2%
Trapinch12.2%

Evolution

#0650ChespinGrass
1. Level 16#0651QuilladinGrass
  1. Level 36#0652ChesnaughtGrassFighting

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Vine WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys45100%25

8RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

11BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

15Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

18Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

27Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

32Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

42Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

45Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

48Wood HammerUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM146Grass PledgeWith Fire Pledge, damages opposing Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP every turn for four turns.GrassSpec80100%10

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 7

EggBelly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggQuick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

EggSpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

EggSuper FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

EggSynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

EggWide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Spiny Nut Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Central Kalos#001Blueberry#209Lumiose#213

Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn’t faze it.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
X · Omega Ruby