Chesnaught 5/39
Set: Kalos Starter Set
Released: Nov 8, 2013
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About Chesnaught
Its Tackle is forceful enough to flip a 50-ton tank. It shields its allies from danger with its own body.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #652
- Card Number 5/39
- Illustrator5ban Graphics
- Release Date08/11/2013
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Kalos Starter Set
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKalos
- Generation Generation 6
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points150 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost



Colorless ×4
Attacks
- Needle Arm50



- Tumbling Attack80+




Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Chesnaught standing firmly in a dense forest, its spiked armor gleaming as it readies its powerful arms, exuding strength and protection amid the verdant wilderness.
Playability Overview
Chesnaught’s high retreat cost and reliance on coin flips make it less consistent, but its solid HP and variable damage can still provide decent tankiness and offense in Grass-type decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Forest GuardiansThis card fits well as a solid centerpiece on a forest or nature-themed page. Group it with other bulky Grass types or Pokémon that seem protective, like Torterra or Ferrothorn. The green and natural background blends nicely with earthy tones and woods scenery.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Earthy Green / Protective / Woodland








