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Chesnaught Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Chesnaught is a Grass/Fighting Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Chesnaught, its location, stats, and more.

PokedexChesnaught
Pokedex		 Mega Mega Chesnaught
Legends: Z-A Pokedex
Pokemon Legends: Z-A QuilladinQuilladin
Dex #214 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Chesnaught Chesnaught
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How to Get Chesnaught in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Evolution-Exclusive Pokemon

There are no known locations to find a wild Chesnaught, and is a Pokemon that can only be acquired by evolving its previous form once you have met its evolution conditions.

Evolves From Chespin Line

Chespin Evolution Line
ChespinChespin →
Lv. 16 		QuilladinQuilladin →
Lv. 36 		ChesnaughtChesnaught

Evolution Chart:
How to Evolve Every Pokemon

Chesnaught Game Data

Chesnaught Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #215
Chesnaught ImageChesnaught
Pokemon Grass Type IconPokemon Fighting Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.6 m
Weight 90 kg
Species Spiny Armor Pokémon
EV Yield Def +3
L-A Dex #215
Chesnaught ImageShiny Chesnaught
Pokemon Grass Type IconPokemon Fighting Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.6 m
Weight 90 kg
Species Spiny Armor Pokémon
EV Yield Def +3
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Chesnaught Weakness and Resistance

Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Flying Type Icon
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon

Chesnaught Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
88
 #52
Atk
107
 #73
Def
122
 #29
SpAtk
74
 #141
SpDef
75
 #148
Speed
64
 #174
Total
530
 #81
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 195 195 163 163 148
Atk 174 159 127 114 100
Def 191 174 142 127 114
SpAtk 138 126 94 84 71
SpDef 139 127 95 85 72
Spd 127 116 84 75 62
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Alternate Forms

ChesnaughtChesnaught Mega ChesnaughtMega Chesnaught

Chesnaught Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Brave

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Brave ↑ Attack, ↓ Speed

Since Chesnaught is a Slow Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Brave to boost its Attack further, while reducing its Special Attack or Speed stat respectively.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Chesnaught either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Chesnaught any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Chesnaught has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Chesnaught Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Bulk Up Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 18
Thunder Punch Pokemon Electric Type Icon 7
Close Combat Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 12
Wood Hammer Pokemon Grass Type Icon 10

We recommend the moves Close Combat, Wood Hammer, Thunder Punch, and Bulk Up when using Chesnaught during the main story.

Chesnaught Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Vine Whip Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 45 / 6
The user attacks by striking targets with slender, whiplike vines.
Base Growl Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user growls endearingly to make targets less wary, which lowers their Attack stats for a short time.
Evo Spiky Shield Grass Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user prevents incoming attacks from landing while also dealing damage to any attackers that make direct contact.
5 Growth Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by prompting its body to grow all at once.
8 Rollout Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 30 / 6
The user attacks by rolling into targets like a giant boulder.
11 Bite Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.
15 Leech Seed Grass Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user plants seeds that will slowly but continually absorb HP from targets and restore the user's HP.
18 Pin Missile Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out five sharp spikes, one after the other.
27 Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
35 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
38 Bulk Up Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body.
42 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
45 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.
48 Wood Hammer Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by slamming into targets with its rugged body. The user will also take some damage.
55 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
001 Headbutt Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
002 Dragon Claw Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
004 Rock Smash Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
005 Roar Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
011 Bulk Up Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
023 Thunder Punch Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
026 Energy Ball Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
031 Reflect Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
040 Bullet Seed Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 15 / 6
The user attacks by forcefully shooting out five seeds, one after the other.
042 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
046 Mud Shot Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 6
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
058 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
064 Solar Beam Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
077 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
088 Spikes Ground Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of sharp spikes in front of itself. The spikes will damage susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, the effect is different.
107 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

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