Is Chespin Good in Sun & Moon Playthrough?
Breed-only. Chespin leads to Chesnaught, but importing a Grass/Fighting when Bewear and Lurantis cover those types natively isn't justified.
Ilima
Trial 1
Chespin trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
Normal
Strong Jaw
LeerTacklePursuitBide
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 1
Hala
Kahuna 1
Chespin trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Fighting
Anger Point
Karate ChopPursuitFocus Energy
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustSand AttackFake Out
Fighting
Iron Fist
PursuitPower Up PunchLeer
Lana
Trial 2
Chespin trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
Bubble BeamThunder WaveElectro Ball
Water
Skill Link
Water GunSupersonicIcicle Spear
WaterBug
Water Bubble
Bug BiteBiteBubble Beam
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 2
Kiawe
Trial 3
Chespin trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
PoisonFire
Corrosion
TormentVenom DrenchToxicFlame Burst
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockTauntScratch
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 3
Mallow
Trial 4
Mallow's team hits Chespin's weaknesses hard.
Grass
Leaf Guard
Razor LeafX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Rock BlastPluckSupersonicScreech
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 4
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Chespin has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Rock
Sturdy
Rock SlideSparkThunder Wave
Rock
Sturdy
Rock BlastMud SlapHeadbutt
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Throw
Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Kahuna 2
Sophocles
Trial 5
Sophocles's team hits Chespin's weaknesses hard.
BugElectric
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Vise GripChargeBug BiteSpark
BugElectric
Battery
String ShotVise GripMud SlapThunder Wave
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 5
Acerola
Trial 6
Acerola's typing presses Chespin's defenses.
GhostFairy
Disguise
Play RoughShadow ClawAstonishMimic
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisSucker PunchNight ShadeLick
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 6
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Chespin trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Kahuna 3
Totem Kommo-o
Trial 7
Totem Kommo-o's Pokemon outpace and outclass Chespin here.
DragonFighting
Soundproof
Clanging ScalesSky UppercutFlash CannonProtect
DragonFighting
Bulletproof
Sky UppercutAutotomizeWork UpBide
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Trial 7
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Chespin has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Ground
Sand Veil
Iron HeadEarthquakeSucker PunchSandstorm
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickCounter
Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Kahuna 4
Hala
Elite Four
Chespin trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock Off
Fighting
Anger Point
Cross ChopOutragePunishmentPursuit
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal Swing
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
WaterfallSubmission
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose Combat
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Olivia
Elite Four
Chespin has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
WaterRock
Swift Swim
Hydro PumpAncient PowerYawn
RockFairy
Clear Body
Power GemMoonblastReflect
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Acerola
Elite Four
Chespin trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow ClawZen HeadbuttConfuse RayFake Out
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Kahili
Elite Four
Kahili's Pokemon outpace and outclass Chespin here.
SteelFlying
Sturdy
SlashSteel WingFeintSpikes
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air SlashSwiftSupersonicPoison Fang
FireFlying
Dancer
Revelation DanceTeeter DanceAir SlashFeather Dance
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Stronger Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four
Trade
Trade only
Chespin cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Chespin in Sun & Moon
Chespin isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Chespin from X & Y, Scarlet & Violet, or Legends: Z-A. The evolution path from Chespin to Chespin is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Chespin in SM
- Step 1Chespin ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Quilladin with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Chespin egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Aquacorde Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Canyon Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: Z-ANot TradeableAppears in Legends: Z-A via Overworld · Wild Zone 17. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Quilladin
Step 3Evolve into Chesnaught
Chespin Weakness
Type-wise, Chespin takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Chespin Weak Against
Fragile5Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score-6
Best Pokemon Against Chespin
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x143-170%KO Fire Fang 2x70-83% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Pikipek Normal | C | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Butterfree builds →Gust 2x65-78% Infestation 2x37-46% | ||
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x145-171%KO Fire Fang 2x69-83% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x74-88% Acrobatics 2x43-52% | ||
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x133-157%KO Fire Fang 2x67-79% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Torracat Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Torracat builds →Fire Fang 2x68-81% Acrobatics 2x40-48% | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Magmar builds →Flame Burst 2x105-124%KO Clear Smog 2x51-60% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x138-163%KO Fire Fang 2x66-79% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Dartrix Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Vikavolt builds →Air Slash 2x101-121%KO Bug Bite 2x59-71% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x136-160%KO Fire Fang 2x65-77% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x88-104%KO Venoshock 2x68-80% | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x95-112%KO Infestation 2x33-40% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x191-224%KO Venoshock 2x64-76% | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x142-167%KO Overheat 2x111-131%KO U-turn 2x67-80% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x142-167%KO Fire Fang 2x69-82% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Poni Breaker Coast Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x134-158%KO Aerial Ace 2x60-72% Ice Beam 2x64-76% Venoshock 2x47-57% | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x186-219%KO Venoshock 2x63-75% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x217-257%KO Sludge Bomb 2x152-179%KO Leech Life 2x47-56% Acrobatics 2x33-38% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x139-164%KO Overheat 2x106-125%KO U-turn 2x66-79% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Salamence builds →Fly 2x139-164%KO Fire Fang 2x68-81% | ||
 Victreebel GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Victreebel builds →Sludge Bomb 2x139-164%KO Infestation 2x22-27% | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x220-260%KO Venoshock 2x64-76% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x281-331%KO Smog 2x44-52% | ||
 Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Typhlosion builds →Eruption 2x255-300%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-51% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x182-214%KO Smog 2x32-38% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x225-264%KO Sludge Wave 2x163-193%KO Leech Life 2x47-56% Acrobatics 2x32-38% | ||
Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Turtonator builds →Shell Trap 2x221-261%KO Venoshock 2x65-76% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x286-338%KO Smog 2x45-53% | ||
Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Typhlosion builds →Eruption 2x259-305%KO Aerial Ace 2x43-51% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Emboar builds →Flare Blitz 2x175-206%KO Poison Jab 2x78-92% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x165-194%KO Leech Life 2x73-86% Acrobatics 2x51-60% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemBerryjuice NatureHardy Moves View Onix builds →
| ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Diglett builds →Earthquake14-17% Rock Slide22-26% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureSassy Moves View Foongus builds →
| ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Scarf NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Chinchou builds →Volt Switch14-17% Ice Beam 2x75-88% Thunderbolt19-22% Hydro Pump23-27% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Chespin View Mudbray builds →Earthquake16-19% | ||
Chespin Evolutions
Chespin kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Quilladin all the way to Chesnaught. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 217 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Chespin
Grass
Quilladin
Grass
Chesnaught
GrassFighting
HP
56
61+5
88+27
ATK
61
78+17
107+29
DEF
65
95+30
122+27
SP.ATK
48
56+8
74+18
SP.DEF
45
58+13
75+17
SPE
38
57+19
64+7
BST
313D-Tier
405C-Tier+92
530C-Tier+125
SM Chespin Best Moveset
Grass at 61 Attack with AbilityBulletproof blocking ball and bomb moves as a hidden ability. AbilityOvergrow boosts Grass at low HP. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Chesnaught two evolutions away earns A-tier through Bulletproof.
Best Build
Chespin best EVs are Attack and HP
EVs
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Seed Bomb
- Belly Drum
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Hard to wall, honestly. Chespin threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Rock and Dark standing out. Pair that with Wood Hammer and Solar Beam and switchins need to think twice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
SABCD
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
Lv 1
Growl
D—10040NormalLv 1
Vine Whip
—6710025GrassLv 5
Vine Whip
—6710025GrassLv 8
Rollout
—309020RockLv 11
Bite
D6010025DarkLv 15
Leech Seed
A—9010GrassLv 18
Pin Missile
D259520BugLv 27
Take Down
D908520NormalLv 32
Seed Bomb
B12010015GrassLv 35
Mud Shot
D559515GroundLv 39
Bulk Up
A——20FightingLv 42
Body Slam
D8510015NormalLv 45
Pain Split
C——20NormalLv 48
Wood Hammer
C18010015GrassTM Moves
TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D60—20FlyingTM45
Attract
D—10015NormalTM31
Brick Break
D7510015FightingTM08
Bulk Up
A——20FightingTM78
Bulldoze
D6010020GroundTM100
Confide
D——20NormalTM32
Double Team
———15NormalTM53
Energy Ball
C13510010GrassTM42
Facade
D7010020NormalTM56
Fling
——10010DarkTM21
Frustration
D—10020NormalTM86
Grass Knot
D—10020GrassTM74
Gyro Ball
D—1005SteelTM10
Hidden Power
—6010015NormalTM47
Low Sweep
—6510020FightingTM96
Nature Power
D——20NormalTM66
Payback
—5010010DarkTM84
Poison Jab
D8010020PoisonTM17
Protect+4
C——10NormalTM33
Reflect
C——20PsychicTM44
Rest
C——10PsychicTM27
Return
D—10020NormalTM05
Roar-6
C——20NormalTM80
Rock Slide
D759010RockTM39
Rock Tomb
D609515RockTM48
Round
—6010015NormalTM65
Shadow Claw
D7010015GhostTM88
Sleep Talk
C——10NormalTM36
Sludge Bomb
D9010010PoisonTM23
Smack Down
D5010015RockTM22
Solar Beam
C30010010GrassTM71
Stone Edge
D100805RockTM90
Substitute
B——10NormalTM11
Sunny Day
C——5FireTM87
Swagger
D—8515NormalTM75
Swords Dance
C——20NormalTM12
Taunt
C—10020DarkTM06
Toxic
C—9010PoisonTM01
Work Up
C——30NormalEgg Moves
Egg
Egg
Belly Drum
B——10NormalEgg
Curse
C——10GhostEgg
Defense Curl
D——40NormalEgg
Quick Guard+3
———15FightingEgg
Rollout
—309020RockEgg
Spikes
C——20GroundEgg
Synthesis
C——5GrassTutor Moves
Tut
Tutor
Grass Pledge
—12010010GrassTransfer Moves
Gen
Gen 6
Cut
—509530NormalGen 6
Dig
D8010010GroundGen 6
Flash
——10020NormalGen 6
Retaliate
D701005NormalGen 6
Rock Smash
—4010015FightingGen 6
Secret Power
—7010020NormalGen 6
Strength
—8010015NormalGen 6
Tackle
D4010035NormalBase Stats
Base Stats
Avg
HP56D
Attack61C
Defense65C
Sp. Atk48D
Sp. Def45D
Speed38F
Total313
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight9.0 kg
Base XP63
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.EV Yield
HPAtkDef+1SpASpDSpe
Defense training sourceChespin Sun & Moon Guide
In Sun & Moon, For a casual playthrough, Chespin works as a placeholder. Grass coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Quilladin. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Chespin has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Chespin has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves