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Chespin, Quilladin and Chesnaught in Pokémon Survivors

Chespin is one of the 27 starters in Pokémon Survivors, a Grass type from the Kalos region. Spiky. High defense, punches up close.

▶ Play as Chespin

S S tier on the tier list · 90% wins on Normal →

#650 Starter Kalos #
Chespin portrait

Chespin

Grass

First stage · Spiky. High defense, punches up close.

In-game stats

HP
125
Attack
x1.00
Defense
2
Speed
62
Cooldown
x1.00
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Chespin
  2. Lv 12
  3. Quilladin
  4. Lv 28
  5. Chesnaught

Starting move

Needle Arm Grass
Your quills bristle: needles fly every way, and for 1.5s any foe that touches you deals no damage and gets hurt and thrown back instead.

Special attack

Grass Knot Grass (At the final evolution: Frenzy Plant)
Rings of roots burst from the ground and slow foes.

Moves it learns

Chespin from the start
  • Needle Arm
  • Vine Whip
  • Pin Missile
  • Toxic Spikes
  • Mach Punch
  • Drum Beating
Quilladin Lv 12
  • Gyro Ball
  • Razor Leaf
Chesnaught Lv 28
  • Leaf Blade
  • Stealth Rock

Abilities

  • Overgrow: Under 1/3 HP, Grass moves deal +50%.
  • Rough Skin: Foes touching you take damage every half second.
  • Bulletproof (Hidden Ability): Boss projectiles and blasts deal 60% less damage.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

#651 Starter Kalos #
Quilladin portrait

Quilladin

Grass

First evolution · Spiky. High defense, punches up close.

In-game stats

HP
160
Attack
x1.05
Defense
3
Speed
62
Cooldown
x1.00
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Chespin
  2. Lv 12
  3. Quilladin
  4. Lv 28
  5. Chesnaught

Starting move

Needle Arm Grass
Your quills bristle: needles fly every way, and for 1.5s any foe that touches you deals no damage and gets hurt and thrown back instead.

Special attack

Grass Knot Grass (At the final evolution: Frenzy Plant)
Rings of roots burst from the ground and slow foes.

Moves it learns

Chespin from the start
  • Needle Arm
  • Vine Whip
  • Pin Missile
  • Toxic Spikes
  • Mach Punch
  • Drum Beating
Quilladin Lv 12
  • Gyro Ball
  • Razor Leaf
Chesnaught Lv 28
  • Leaf Blade
  • Stealth Rock

Abilities

  • Overgrow: Under 1/3 HP, Grass moves deal +50%.
  • Rough Skin: Foes touching you take damage every half second.
  • Bulletproof (Hidden Ability): Boss projectiles and blasts deal 60% less damage.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

#652 Starter Kalos #
Chesnaught portrait

Chesnaught

GrassFighting

Final evolution · Spiky. High defense, punches up close.

In-game stats

HP
220
Attack
x1.20
Defense
5
Speed
62
Cooldown
x1.00
Area
x1.10
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Chespin
  2. Lv 12
  3. Quilladin
  4. Lv 28
  5. Chesnaught

Starting move

Needle Arm Grass
Your quills bristle: needles fly every way, and for 1.5s any foe that touches you deals no damage and gets hurt and thrown back instead.

Special attack

Frenzy Plant Grass
Rings of roots burst from the ground and slow foes.

Moves it learns

Chespin from the start
  • Needle Arm
  • Vine Whip
  • Pin Missile
  • Toxic Spikes
  • Mach Punch
  • Drum Beating
Quilladin Lv 12
  • Gyro Ball
  • Razor Leaf
Chesnaught Lv 28
  • Leaf Blade
  • Stealth Rock

Abilities

  • Overgrow: Under 1/3 HP, Grass moves deal +50%.
  • Rough Skin: Foes touching you take damage every half second.
  • Bulletproof (Hidden Ability): Boss projectiles and blasts deal 60% less damage.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

Mega Evolution

  • Mega Chesnaught: Chesnaughtite · Ability Bulletproof

FAQ

How do you unlock Chespin in Pokémon Survivors?

Chespin is a starter: it's unlocked from your very first run, nothing needed.

How does Chespin evolve?

Mid-run, as it levels up: into Quilladin at Lv 12 and into Chesnaught at Lv 28.

What is Chespin's starting move?

Chespin starts every run with Needle Arm, the family's signature move. The other moves come from level-ups as the line evolves.

Can Chespin Mega Evolve?

Yes: at its final stage, into Mega Chesnaught. The Mega Stone drops from the first rift legendary you beat in the run, and the Mega Evolution lasts 20 seconds.

Is Chespin good in Pokémon Survivors?

On the tier list, built from players’ runs, Chespin is S tier: it beat Mewtwo in 90% of its 51 runs on Normal over the last 30 days.