Biology
Chesnaught is a bipedal, mammalian Pokémon with some plantlike features. There is 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, and four pointed teeth. On top of its head is a plate of beige armor, similar to a helmet. It possesses a prominent domed, armor-like shell similar to that of a chestnut. The armor is beige with four large spines jutting out of the back. The armor is trimmed with red and green bands; the green is 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 each arm has 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 is renowned for its tank-like body; it is capable of flipping 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. In the past, Spiky Shield was its signature move.
In the animeIn the mangaIn the TCGGame data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #003
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Hoenn #—
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X
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Its Tackle is forceful enough to flip a 50-ton tank. It shields its allies from danger with its own body.
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Y
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When it takes a defensive posture with its fists guarding its face, it could withstand a bomb blast.
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Omega Ruby
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Its Tackle is forceful enough to flip a 50-ton tank. It shields its allies from danger with its own body.
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Alpha Sapphire
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When it takes a defensive posture with its fists guarding its face, it could withstand a bomb blast.
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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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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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88
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148 - 195
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286 - 380
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107
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100 - 174
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197 - 344
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122
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114 - 191
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224 - 377
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74
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71 - 138
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137 - 271
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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Total: 530
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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 VIII, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Generation VIII
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Other generations:
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VI - VII
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Chesnaught's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 57
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Base Defense: 59
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power:
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★★★★★
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Power of Five
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Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Trivia
- Chesnaught is the only Fighting-type starter Pokémon whose primary type is not Fire.
- Chesnaught has the highest base Defense stat of all fully evolved starter Pokémon.
- With a total of six, Chesnaught has the most weaknesses of any fully evolved starter Pokémon.
Origin
Chesnaught seems to be based on a hedgehog combined with a matured chestnut. It may also draw inspiration from "armored" mammals such as pangolins, armadillos, and glyptodonts. Its bulky "armor" is possibly a reference to split apart calybium and cupule, which are parts that protect the nuts of chestnut trees which split apart when sufficiently ripened. It is also based on knights and various types of body armor, including brigandines, barbutes and modern bomb suits. Chesnaught and its pre-evolutions may also draw inspiration from the warrior class as most warriors specialize in physical combat and make great use of the most powerful heavy armor while having a much more chivalric aspect.
Chesnaught's Fighting type, being super-effective against Dark typing, may be a subtle allusion to the Chestnut horse coloring. Chestnut is characterized by the absolute absence of true black (a.k.a. dark) hairs. Chesnaught and it's preevolutions, Chespin and Quilladin, have no black hairs.
Name origin
Chesnaught may be a combination of chestnut and juggernaut, knight, or dreadnought.
Brigarron may be a combination of brigandine and marron (French for chestnut) or baron.
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