Stats & Training
Quilladin's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Defense EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It relies on its sturdy shell to deflect predators’ attacks. It counterattacks with its sharp quills.
They strengthen their lower bodies by running into one another. They are very kind and won’t start fights.
Quilladin Weakness
Quilladin's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Quilladin's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Quilladin for 39-47%. Zapdos deals 42-50% with Heat Wave.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Weavile builds →Knock Off32-38% Ice Shard 2x39-47% Pursuit20-23% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave 2x42-50% Thunderbolt15-18% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball50-59% Sludge Bomb 2x112-132%KO Focus Blast50-59% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Quilladin View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain12-14% Flamethrower 2x85-100%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Quilladin is the middle stage between Chespin and Chesnaught. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+30 from Chespin). The final form adds another 125 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Quilladin to get Chespin eggs using 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Belly Drum, Curse, Defense Curl and 4 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Quilladin Best Moveset
Quilladin hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Calm nature with Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Overgrow adds utility.
Best Build
Quilladin best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Wood Hammer
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Wood Hammer and Solar Beam for the basics, but Quilladin's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Normal and Rock hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Quilladin in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Quilladin isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Chespin from X. The evolution path from Chespin to Quilladin is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Quilladin in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain ChespinReceive as a gift in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Step 2Quilladin ✓
Quilladin Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Quilladin isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Chesnaught to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Chespin evolves into Quilladin at level 16. Quilladin evolves into Chesnaught at level 36. Quilladin is a middle-stage evolution in the Chespin line.
Overgrow strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Quilladin. Bulletproof is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Quilladin fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 78 Attack. At base 57 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Quilladin has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves