Chesnaught (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Chesnaught is a bipedal, mammalian Pokémon with some plant-like features. It possesses a prominent domed, armor-like shell similar to that of a chestnut. The armor is pale beige in coloration with four large spines jutting out of the back. The armor is trimmed with red and green bands, with the green on the outermost edge. There is an additional spine protruding from the armor over each of Chesnaught's shoulders, which are connected by a green breastplate. Its body is colored similarly to the shell, and its long limbs and tail are banded with plates of armor. The top surfaces of the tail and arms are protected by green armor, and the arms have two small spines. It has three brown, clawed digits on its hands and feet. Its hands can fuse together to create a spike-covered "shield". Chesnaught has fluffy white fur on its belly and fringing its face like a beard. It has a small, pink nose with a three-pointed patch of brown fur extending up its short snout. It also has four pointed teeth and a plate of beige armor atop its head, similar to a helmet.

Chesnaught is renowned for its tank-like body; it is capable of throwing a {{m|Tackle}} that can flip a 50-ton truck. Once it gets into its defensive stance with its hands covering its face, it can stand up to a bomb's explosion. It will not hesitate to use its sturdy body to shield its allies from danger. Chesnaught is capable of learning {{m|Spiky Shield}}, its former [[signature move]].

{{DL|Millis Steel|Chesnaught}} debuted in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Millis Steel]].

Chesnaught made its main series debut in ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'' in a dream as the evolved form of [[Clemont's Chespin]].

A {{DL|Chapman|Chesnaught}} appeared in ''[[XY108|A Watershed Moment!]]''; it was once under the ownership of [[Chapman]].

A Chesnaught appeared in the introductory montage of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', when it evolved from {{p|Chespin}} and {{p|Quilladin}}. Another Chesnaught appeared in the movie proper as one of the Pokémon residing at [[Nebel Plateau]].

{{ga|Calem}}'s Chesnaught appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]''. It was seen watching the celebration in [[Lumiose City]] with him for his crowning as Champion. It later battled [[AZ]]'s {{p|Golurk}} and won.

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* Chesnaught is the only Fighting-type starter Pokémon whose primary type is not {{Type|Fire}}.

Chesnaught seems to be based on a {{wp|hedgehog}} combined with a matured {{wp|chestnut}}. It may also draw inspiration from "armored" mammals such as {{wp|pangolins}}, {{wp|armadillos}}, and {{wp|glyptodonts}}. Its bulky "armor" is possibly a reference to split apart {{wp|calybium and cupule}}, which are parts that protect the nuts of chestnut trees which split apart when sufficiently ripened. It is also based on {{wp|knight}}s and various types of body {{wp|armor}}, including {{wp|brigandine}}s, {{wp|barbute}}s and modern {{wp|bomb suit}}s.