#652 · Generation 6
Chesnaught
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,954 / 3,340
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,688 / 2,110
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,266
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Keep
Chesnaught earns its spot: A-tier Grass raid attacker (Shadow).
Battle roles
- AGrass raid attackershadow#8 Grass · 15.9 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #8 of 344 Grass-type attackers with Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant (needs an Elite TM).
- CGreat League#362 of 1154 · score 78.3
It is ranked #362 in Great League on PvPoke with Low Kick / Frenzy Plant / Super Power.
- CUltra League#214 of 851 · score 81.7
It is ranked #214 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Low Kick / Frenzy Plant / Super Power.
- CMaster Leagueshadow#125 of 409 · score 73
The Shadow version is ranked #125 in Master League on PvPoke with Low Kick / Super Power / Frenzy Plant.
- CGrass raid attacker#26 Grass · 13.4 DPS
It ranks #26 of 344 Grass-type attackers with Vine Whip / Frenzy Plant (needs an Elite TM).
Worth evolving into
- Mega ChesnaughtS Grass raid attacker (mega)
Collection value
- Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Chespin- →25 candy
Quilladin - →100 candyChesnaught
Check your Pokemon's IVs
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | C | #362 / 1154 | 78.3 | Low Kick · Frenzy Plant · Super Power | L19 · 4/14/9 |
| Great LeagueShadow | – | #436 / 1154 | 76.5 | Low Kick · Frenzy Plant · Super Power | L19 · 4/14/9 |
| Ultra League | C | #214 / 851 | 81.7 | Low Kick · Frenzy Plant · Super Power | L33 · 4/15/11 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | C | #261 / 851 | 80.4 | Low Kick · Frenzy Plant · Super Power | L33 · 4/15/11 |
| Master League | – | #175 / 409 | 66.6 | Low Kick · Super Power · Frenzy Plant | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master LeagueShadow | C | #125 / 409 | 73 | Low Kick · Super Power · Frenzy Plant | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | C | #198 / 689 | 83.6 | Vine Whip · Frenzy Plant · Super Power | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | C | #207 / 689 | 83.2 | Vine Whip · Frenzy Plant · Super Power | |
| Master Premier | C | #69 / 274 | 76.3 | Vine Whip · Frenzy Plant · Super Power | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master PremierShadow | C | #78 / 274 | 74.8 | Vine Whip · Frenzy Plant · Super Power | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| grassShadow | A | #8 / 344 | 15.9 | 296 | Vine Whip · Frenzy PlantElite TM |
| grass | C | #26 / 344 | 13.4 | 300 | Vine Whip · Frenzy PlantElite TM |
| fightingShadow | – | #60 / 283 | 13.4 | 250 | Vine Whip · Super Power |
| steelShadow | – | #62 / 182 | 11.3 | 211 | Vine Whip · Gyro Ball |
| electricShadow | – | #80 / 248 | 11.5 | 214 | Vine Whip · Thunder Punch |
| steel | – | #87 / 182 | 9.6 | 214 | Vine Whip · Gyro Ball |
| fighting | – | #101 / 283 | 11.4 | 254 | Vine Whip · Super Power |
| electric | – | #115 / 248 | 9.7 | 216 | Vine Whip · Thunder Punch |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Low KickSTAB | fighting | 5 | +5 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 6 | +8 | 2 turns |
Vine WhipSTAB | grass | 6 | +5 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 5 | +8 | 2 turns |
Smack Down | rock | 13 | +7 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 11 | +8 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gyro Ball | steel | 85 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.70 | 80 | -50 | |
Energy BallSTAB | grass | 90 | -50 | 4.0s | 1.80 | 80 | -45 | 10% chance: -1 foe Def |
SuperpowerSTAB | fighting | 85 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.70 | 85 | -40 | 100% chance: -1 own Atk, -1 own Def |
Solar BeamSTAB | grass | 180 | -100 | 5.0s | 1.80 | 150 | -80 | |
Thunder Punch | electric | 50 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.52 | 60 | -40 | |
Frenzy PlantElite TMSTAB | grass | 100 | -50 | 2.5s | 2.00 | 100 | -45 |
Questions people ask
- Is Chesnaught good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Chesnaught is A-tier for Grass raid attacker and has 4 other ranked roles.
- Should I keep or transfer Chesnaught?
- Chesnaught earns its spot: A-tier Grass raid attacker (Shadow).
- What are the best Chesnaught IVs for Great League?
- The rank-1 Great League spread is 4/14/9 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 19. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- What are the best Chesnaught IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 4/15/11 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 33. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Chesnaught a good raid attacker?
- Chesnaught ranks #26 of 344 grass attackers with 13.4 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Chesnaught be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Chesnaught is available from evolution, photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Chesnaught worth keeping?
- Shadow Chesnaught hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is A-tier for Grass raid attacker, so keep it.
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