Chesnaught (Pokémon)


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Chesnaught (Japanese: ブリガロン Brigarron) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves from starting at level 36. It is the final form of.

Biology
Chesnaught is a bipedal, mammalian Pokémon with some plant-like features. It possesses a prominent domed, armor-like shell similar to that of a chestnut. The armor is pale beige in coloration with four large spines jutting out of the back. The armor is trimmed with red and green bands, with the green on the outermost edge. There is an additional spine protruding from the armor over each of Chesnaught's shoulders, which are connected by a green breastplate. Its body is colored similarly to the shell, and its long limbs and tail are banded with plates of armor. The top surfaces of the tail and arms are protected by green armor, and the arms have two small spines. It has three brown, clawed digits on its hands and feet. Its hands can fuse together to create a spike-covered "shield". Chesnaught has fluffy white fur on its belly and fringing its face like a beard. It has a small, pink nose with a three-pointed patch of brown fur extending up its short snout. It also has four pointed teeth and a plate of beige armor atop its head, similar to a helmet.

Chesnaught is renowned for its tank-like body; it is capable of throwing a that can flip a 50-ton truck. Once it gets into its defensive stance with its hands covering its face, it can stand up to a bomb's explosion. It will not hesitate to use its sturdy body to shield its allies from danger. Chesnaught is capable of learning, its former signature move.

Major appearances
Chesnaught debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Millis Steel. It was her main Pokémon.

Chesnaught made its main series debut in Dream a Little Dream from Me!. It appeared in a dream where Clemont's Chespin directly evolved into it.

A Chesnaught appeared in A Watershed Moment!; it was once under the ownership of Chapman. It was assigned to protect Robon from danger as it was trying to restore a forest.

Minor appearances
A Chesnaught appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, when it evolved from and. Another Chesnaught appeared in the movie proper as one of the Pokémon residing at Nebel Plateau.

In Pokémon Generations
's Chesnaught appeared in The Redemption. It was seen watching the celebration in Lumiose City for Calem's crowning as Champion. It later battled AZ's and won.

In the Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! manga
Chesnaught appears as a Pokémon card played by Hiroshi.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
's, Marisso, evolved into Chesnaught in Chesnaught Protects.

In the movie adaptations
Millis owns a Chesnaught in .

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Trivia

 * Chesnaught is the only Fighting-type starter Pokémon whose primary type is not.
 * With a total of six, Chesnaught has the most weaknesses of any fully evolved starter Pokémon.

Origin
Chesnaught seems to be based on a combined with a matured. It may also draw inspiration from "armored" mammals such as, , and. Its bulky "armor" is possibly a reference to split apart, which are parts that protect the nuts of chestnut trees which split apart when sufficiently ripened. It is also based on s and various types of body, including s, s and modern s. Chesnaught and its pre-evolutions may also draw inspiration from the class as most warriors specialize in physical combat and make great use of the most powerful heavy armor while having a much more chivalric aspect.

Name origin
Chesnaught may be a combination of chestnut and , knight, or dreadnought.

Brigarron may be a combination of  and marron (French for chestnut) or baron.

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 * Marisso