Chesnaught — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Chesnaught is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (107 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its grass/fighting typing resists 6 attack types but you'll need to play around 6 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Chesnaught can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Chesnaught into flying and fire attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Chesnaught the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 530Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Chesnaught transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Chesnaught shows up
#90
Usage ~2.35% · Win rate ~52.75%
#163
Usage ~1.33% · Win rate ~50.92%
Chesnaught FAQ
- What are Chesnaught's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Chesnaught can run overgrow, bulletproof. The competitive default is usually overgrow — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Chesnaught weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Chesnaught takes extra damage from flying, fire, ice, poison, psychic, fairy. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Chesnaught?
- The best moveset for Chesnaught depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Chesnaught in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Chesnaught are Pokémon with strong flying, fire, ice, poison attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Chesnaught good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Chesnaught's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.