Chesnaught
Grass/Fighting-type, Generation 6. Evolves into Mega Chesnaught for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Smack Down Frenzy Plant
Same-type attack bonus on Frenzy Plant. Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move. Frenzy Plant costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Chesnaught takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 609
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,688 CP
Chesnaught moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick STAB | Fighting | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Smack Down Best | Rock | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Vine Whip STAB | Grass | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 85 | 50 | 3.5s | 24.3 | 1.70 |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Super Power STAB | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Frenzy Plant Best STAB Elite | Grass | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | Fighting | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
| Smack Down | Rock | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5.50 | 4.00 |
| Vine Whip | Grass | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Gyro Ball | Steel | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 40 | 2.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Frenzy Plant | Grass | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Smack Down (13 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Frenzy Plant is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Chesnaught is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Chesnaught
Use Chesnaught against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Chesnaught
- Evolve from
- Quilladin · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Chesnaught knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 74 | 2,553 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 74 | 2,764 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,651 | 1,730 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,054 | 2,152 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,651 | 1,730 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,249 | 1,308 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,651 | 1,730 |
Is Chesnaught good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Chesnaught has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (204 Defense / 204 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Chesnaught deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 41 |
| Lv 2 | 130 |
| Lv 3 | 220 |
| Lv 4 | 309 |
| Lv 5 | 398 |
| Lv 6 | 487 |
| Lv 7 | 576 |
| Lv 8 | 666 |
| Lv 9 | 755 |
| Lv 10 | 844 |
| Lv 11 | 928 |
| Lv 12 | 1,013 |
| Lv 13 | 1,097 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,181 |
| Lv 15 | 1,266 |
| Lv 16 | 1,350 |
| Lv 17 | 1,435 |
| Lv 18 | 1,519 |
| Lv 19 | 1,603 |
| Lv 20 | 1,688 |
| Lv 21 | 1,772 |
| Lv 22 | 1,857 |
| Lv 23 | 1,941 |
| Lv 24 | 2,025 |
| Lv 25 | 2,110 |
| Lv 26 | 2,194 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,279 |
| Lv 28 | 2,363 |
| Lv 29 | 2,448 |
| Lv 30 | 2,532 |
| Lv 31 | 2,574 |
| Lv 32 | 2,616 |
| Lv 33 | 2,659 |
| Lv 34 | 2,701 |
| Lv 35 | 2,743 |
| Lv 36 | 2,785 |
| Lv 37 | 2,827 |
| Lv 38 | 2,870 |
| Lv 39 | 2,912 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,954 |
| Lv 41 | 2,991 |
| Lv 42 | 3,029 |
| Lv 43 | 3,067 |
| Lv 44 | 3,105 |
| Lv 45 | 3,144 |
| Lv 46 | 3,183 |
| Lv 47 | 3,221 |
| Lv 48 | 3,261 |
| Lv 49 | 3,300 |
| Lv 50 | 3,340 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0652
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 90.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0652_POKEMON_CHESNAUGHT
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Chesnaught in Pokemon GO?
Chesnaught's best moveset is Smack Down (fast) with Frenzy Plant (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Chesnaught's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Chesnaught takes super effective damage from Flying, Fairy, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic-type moves. It is double weak to Flying (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Dark, Electric, Grass, Ground, Rock, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Chesnaught's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Chesnaught reaches 3,340 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,954 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Chesnaught?
A perfect 15/15/15 Chesnaught shows 1,688 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,110 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Chesnaught better than regular Chesnaught?
Shadow Chesnaught deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Chesnaught in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Quilladin (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Chesnaught be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Chesnaught depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.