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 three starter 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 Pokémon. It has a light-brown front with dark brown arms and three triangular-shaped markings on its face. There is a tough, green shell covering its back, which extends from its head to halfway down its tail. There is a small, off-center hole in the shell on the back of Chespin's head. The shell can protect Chespin from powerful attacks. Around the face, the shell has four leaf-like spikes, and one split into three parts on the back of its head. These quills are typically soft, but Chespin can stiffen them and use them for attack as well. Chespin's oval eyes are brown, and it has a triangular red nose and rodent-like incisors. Its arms have three fingers, while its feet have two long claws. The visible part of its tapered tail is orange. Despite having a curious nature that tends to get it in trouble, Chespin keeps an optimistic outlook and does not worry about small details.

Clemont's Chespin
's Chespin first appeared in Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!, where he was given to Clemont by Professor Sycamore.

Chespie
A Chespin named Chespie appeared in Mega Evolution Special I, under the ownership of a beginning Trainer named 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 starter Pokémon before she chose.

A starter Pokémon Chespin appeared in Day Three Blockbusters!.

A 's Chespin appeared in A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?.

A starter Pokémon Chespin appeared in a flashback in Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!.

A Chespin appeared alongside a and  in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, during which all three starter Pokémon were seen evolving into their  and then.

Two Chespin appeared in Till We Compete Again!. One was a starter Pokémon that was offered as a choice for a to choose from. The second was seen on a video screen in the Lumiose City airport.

A Trainer's Chespin appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.

In the Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! manga
Chespin appears in CXY00.

In the movie adaptations
's Chespin debuted in .

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In An X-cuse to Come Out and Play, Professor Sycamore gave Trevor three starter Pokémon so that might choose one and stop his shut-in behavior. Although initially reluctant, X decided to take Chespin and named him Marisso in Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change. He later evolved into a Quilladin.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Chespin debuted in PMXY01 of.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Chespin appears as a Poké Ball summon. It uses to damage opponents.

Trophy information
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.

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Trivia

 * Chespin is the only regional  that  hasn't obtained in the.

Origin
Chespin is based on a and a.

Name origin
Chespin is a combination of  and pin. It may also be from ' (an old term for hedgehog), ' (the name of some species of chestnuts), and spina (Latin for thorn).

Harimaron is a combination of 蝟 harinezumi (hedgehog), 針 hari (needle), and marron (French for chestnut).

Related articles

 * Clemont's Chespin
 * Marisso
 * Chespie