
| Max CP | 3,380 |
| Generation | Kalos (Gen 6) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Chesnaught is a Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon from Kalos (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,380 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Chesnaught has base stats of 201 Attack, 204 Defense, and 204 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 609.
With a strong Defense stat of 204, Chesnaught is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Sunny weather, Chesnaught receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Chesnaught is 3km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vine Whip STAB | Grass | 7 | +6 | 11.7 | - | - | - |
| Smack Down | Rock | 16 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyro Ball | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Super Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Solar Beam STAB | Grass | 180 | -100 | - | 150 | -80 |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 45 | -33 | - | 55 | -40 |
| Frenzy Plant ELITE STAB | Grass | 100 | -50 | - | 100 | -45 |
Chesnaught takes increased damage from these types:
Chesnaught takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Chesnaught in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 4 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 6 |
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 7 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 8 |
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 9 |
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 10 |
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 1,496 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 1,492 |
| 6 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 1,496 |
| 9 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 1,492 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 2,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 34 | 2,496 |
| 3 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 34 | 2,496 |
| 4 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 34 | 2,496 |
| 5 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 35 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 33 | 2,499 |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 34 | 2,497 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 33 | 2,493 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 35 | 2,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 34 | 2,490 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,532 | 1,266 | 1,688 | 2,110 | 2,954 | 3,349 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,526 | 1,263 | 1,684 | 2,105 | 2,947 | 3,342 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,526 | 1,263 | 1,684 | 2,105 | 2,947 | 3,342 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,509 | 1,254 | 1,672 | 2,091 | 2,927 | 3,319 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,509 | 1,254 | 1,672 | 2,091 | 2,927 | 3,319 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,486 | 1,243 | 1,657 | 2,071 | 2,900 | 3,288 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,463 | 1,231 | 1,641 | 2,052 | 2,873 | 3,258 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,473 | 1,236 | 1,649 | 2,061 | 2,886 | 3,272 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,417 | 1,208 | 1,611 | 2,014 | 2,820 | 3,197 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,195 | 1,097 | 1,463 | 1,829 | 2,561 | 2,903 |
Important CP values for Chesnaught with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,349 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,954 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,611 - 1,688 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,014 - 2,110 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,611 - 1,688 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,208 - 1,266 CP |
Maximum CP for Chesnaught with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 26 | 2,954 |
| 2 | 2,954 | 27 | 2,954 |
| 3 | 2,954 | 28 | 2,954 |
| 4 | 2,954 | 29 | 2,954 |
| 5 | 398 | 30 | 2,532 |
| 6 | 2,954 | 31 | 2,954 |
| 7 | 2,954 | 32 | 2,954 |
| 8 | 2,954 | 33 | 2,954 |
| 9 | 2,954 | 34 | 2,954 |
| 10 | 844 | 35 | 2,743 |
| 11 | 2,954 | 36 | 2,954 |
| 12 | 2,954 | 37 | 2,954 |
| 13 | 2,954 | 38 | 2,954 |
| 14 | 2,954 | 39 | 2,954 |
| 15 | 1,266 | 40 | 2,954 |
| 16 | 2,954 | 41 | 2,954 |
| 17 | 2,954 | 42 | 2,954 |
| 18 | 2,954 | 43 | 2,954 |
| 19 | 2,954 | 44 | 2,954 |
| 20 | 1,688 | 45 | 3,159 |
| 21 | 2,954 | 46 | 2,954 |
| 22 | 2,954 | 47 | 2,954 |
| 23 | 2,954 | 48 | 2,954 |
| 24 | 2,954 | 49 | 2,954 |
| 25 | 2,110 | 50 | 3,349 |
Chesnaught (#652) is a Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon from the Kalos region (Generation 6) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,380 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Chesnaught is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Chesnaught in 2026.
Chesnaught's Attack stat is 201 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Chesnaught a strong damage dealer.
With 204 Defense (Excellent) and 204 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 609. This excellent bulk makes Chesnaught very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Chesnaught's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Chesnaught depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Low Kick (Fast) with Gyro Ball (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Chesnaught has 3 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Chesnaught has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
In Great League, Chesnaught can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass/Fighting typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Flying, Fire, Ice types.
In Master League, Chesnaught faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
Chesnaught appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Flying, Fire, Ice-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Chesnaught at Level 20 (1,611 - 1,688 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,014 - 2,110 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,688 CP.
Chesnaught can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Chesnaught is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Chesnaught is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Chesnaught gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,014 - 2,110 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
Q: What is Chesnaught's max CP?
A: 3,349 CP at Level 50, or 2,954 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Chesnaught good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Chesnaught be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Chesnaught is available.
Q: What is Chesnaught weak to?
A: Flying, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Low Kick + Gyro Ball for optimal DPS.
Updated June 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.