Pokémon type
Grass
Chespin
#650 (Kalos)
Best moveset for Chespin
The best moves for Chespin are Vine Whip and Seed Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Vine Whip and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Chespin family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Chespin evolves into Quilladin for 25 Candy, then into Chesnaught for 100 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Chesnaught costs 300 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 60 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Chespin for 22 Candy, Quilladin for 90 Candy.
Game images
Chespin, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
PokéXciting! Bangkok
In person
13th Feb 2027
PokéXciting! Manila
In person
23rd Jan 2027
PokéXciting! Singapore
In person
7th Nov
PokéXciting! Taipei
In person
10th Oct
Pokémon RUN 30 Event
In person
2nd Oct
PokéXciting! Kuala Lumpur
In person
12th Sep
Mega Ascension
31st Aug
Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition
21st Jul
Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global
28th Feb
Precious Pals: Taken Over
23rd Jan
Car Free Day in Jakarta
In person
10th Jan
Summary
Chespin is a Grass Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves. Chespin's best moveset is Vine Whip & Seed Bomb and it has a Max CP of 1,239. Chespin evolves into Quilladin.
About
"The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Vine Whip | 6 | 14.4 |
| Take Down | 7 | 7 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Bomb | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Gyro Ball | 85 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Seed Bomb
33 DPS
|
6.6 | 100% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.2 | 95% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
5.8 | 88% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Gyro Ball
24.3 DPS
|
5.7 | 87% |
|
Vine Whip
14.4 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
5 | 75% |
|
Take Down
7 DPS
|
Seed Bomb
33 DPS
|
4.7 | 71% |
|
Take Down
7 DPS
|
Gyro Ball
24.3 DPS
|
4 | 61% |
|
Take Down
7 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
4 | 60% |
|
Take Down
7 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3.8 | 57% |
|
Take Down
7 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.4 | 37% |
Counters & Raids
Top Chespin counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Chespin Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.04
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.05
- 4 0.05
- 5 0.05
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
110 |
| Defense |
|
106 |
| Stamina |
|
148 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 128 |
| Level 50 | 136 |
Average size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 9 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
469 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
626 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
939 |
|
Level 40 |
1,096 |
|
Level 50 |
1,239 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 783 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,018 |