Chespin (Pokémon)

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Chespin (Japanese: ハリマロン Harimaron) is a introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves into starting at level 16, which evolves into starting at level 36.
Along with and , Chespin is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Kalos available at the beginning of Pokémon X and Y.
Along with Fennekin, Froakie, , and , it was the first Generation VI Pokémon to be revealed to the public on January 8, 2013, as part of the broadcast.
==Biology==
Chespin is a bipedal, mammalian . It is primarily light brown with darker arms and three triangular markings around its face. It has oval, brown eyes; a triangular, red nose; and rodent-like incisors. Its arms have three fingers, while its feet have two long claws. Covering its back is a tough, green shell, which extends from its head to halfway down its tail. The tip of its tapered tail is orange. There is a small, off-center hole in the shell on the back of Chespin's head and, around the face, the shell has four leaf-like spikes. On the back of its head is another spike split into three parts.
Chespin's shell can protect it from powerful attacks. The quills on its head are usually soft but can be stiffened for attacking as well. Despite having a curious nature that tends to get it in trouble, Chespin keeps an optimistic outlook and does not worry about small details.Pokémon X and Y site | Starters (Archived) By consuming tons of berries, the bark shell that covers Chespin’s head and body will grow sturdier. It has been recently seen living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy.
Prior to Generation VII, Chespin and its evolved forms were the only known Pokémon that could have as an Ability.
===Evolution===
Chespin evolves into , which evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
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Chespin in the
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===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Clemont's Chespin=====
's Chespin first appeared in Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!, where he was given to Clemont by .
=====Chespie=====
A Chespin nicknamed Chespie appeared in Mega Evolution Special I, under the ownership of Mairin. It remains outside its Poké Ball.
====Minor appearances====
Chespin debuted in A Battle of Aerial Mobility! and A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!, where Professor Sycamore offered it to as her first partner Pokémon before she chose .
A first partner Pokémon Chespin appeared in Day Three Blockbusters!.
A 's Chespin appeared in A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?.
A first partner Pokémon Chespin appeared in a flashback in Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!.
In the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Chespin evolved into a Quilladin and then into a Chesnaught.
In Till We Compete Again!, a Chespin was a first partner Pokémon that was offered as a choice for a to choose from. Another Chespin was seen on a video screen in the Lumiose City airport.
A Trainer's Chespin appeared in a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.
A Trainer's Chespin appeared in A Festival Reunion!.
A Chespin appeared in a fantasy alongside the other first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
====Pokédex entries====
===GOTCHA!===
A Chespin briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Chespin briefly appeared in The Visionary, where one was shown inside the .
==In the manga==
===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
Chespin appears in CXY00.
===Movie adaptations===
's Chespin debuted in .
===Pocket Monsters XY===
Chespin debuted in PMXY01.
===Pokémon Adventures===
In An X-cuse to Come Out and Play, Professor Sycamore gave Trevor three first partner Pokémon so that might choose one and stop his shut-in behavior. Although initially reluctant, X decided to take Chespin. He then nicknamed him Marisso in Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change. Marisso later evolved into a Quilladin.
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==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U===
Chespin appears as a summon. It uses to damage opponents.
====Trophy information====
Chespin appears as a trophy in both the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game.
NA: Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. This Grass-type Pokémon is one of the new Pokémon you can choose when starting a new adventure. The spikes on its head could stop a truck. It can evolve into Quilladin. Its Seed Bomb move will scatter bombs around it that instantly explode.
PAL: Chespin, the Spiny Nut Pokémon. This Grass-type Pokémon is one of the ones you can choose at the start of Pokémon X and Y. The thick shell covering its head and back is so strong, it can protect Chespin's body from almost any impact. Its Seed Bomb attack will scatter bombs around it that instantly explode.
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Chespin reappears as a Poké Ball summon, retaining the same behavior from the previous game. Chespin also appears as a .
==Trivia==
* Chespin is the only who has a base stat total of 313.
** Prior to Generation VII, also had a base stat total of 313.
===Origin===
Chespin is based on a Official Nintendo Magazine - Interview: Game Freak on the origins of Pokémon X & Y (archive) and also appears to have been based on a .
The brown spot found on the back of Chespin's head may be a subtle reference to , most commonly found on a . Bend-Or spots occur in breeds with chestnut coloration, and most chestnuts seem to have at least one.
====Name origin====
Chespin may be a combination of , (an old term for hedgehog), pin, (name of some species of chestnuts), and spina (Latin for thorn).
Harimaron may be a combination of 蝟 harinezumi (hedgehog), 針 hari (needle), and marron (French for chestnut).
==In other languages==
==See also==
* Clemont's Chespin
* Marisso
* Chespie
* First partner Pokémon
* Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
==References==
==External links==
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