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.
Chespin's shell can protect it 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.[1]
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Clemont's Chespin first appeared in Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!, where he was given to Clemont by Professor Sycamore.
A Chespin nicknamed Chespie appeared in Mega Evolution Special I, under the ownership of 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!.
A Trainer's Chespin appeared in A Festival Reunion!.
A Chespin appeared in a fantasy in JN046, alongside the other Starter Pokémon.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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XY004
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Chespin
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Serena's Pokédex
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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.
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XY010
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Chespin
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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In the GOTCHA! music video
A Chespin briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the mangaIn the TCGOther appearances
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.
Chespin reappears as a Poké Ball summon, retaining the same behavior from the previous game. Chespin also appears as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #001
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Hoenn #—
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X
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The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
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Y
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Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn't faze it.
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Omega Ruby
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The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn't faze it.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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56
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116 - 163
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222 - 316
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61
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59 - 124
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114 - 243
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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38
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38 - 99
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72 - 192
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Total: 313
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Chespin's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Trivia
- Chespin is the only Pokémon who has a base stat total of 313.
Origin
Chespin is based on a hedgehog[2] and also appears to have been based on 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).
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