Chesnaught XY68
Set: XY Black Star Promos
Released: Oct 12, 2013
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About Chesnaught
When it takes a defensive posture with its fists guarding its face, it could withstand a bomb blast.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #652
- Card Number XY68
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date12/10/2013
- SeriesXY
- Expansion XY Black Star Promos
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKalos
- Generation Generation 6
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points160 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost



Colorless ×4
Attacks
- Spike Lariat60+



If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 60 more damage.
- Adamantine Press100




During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Chesnaught bursting through a cityscape at night, muscles tensed and arms ready to strike, embodying strength and determination amid the glowing urban lights behind it.
Playability Overview
Despite possessing decent tanking potential with "Adamantine Press," this Stage 2 was generally considered too slow and clunky for the competitive meta, seeing little success outside of casual "Chesnaught BREAK" decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Nature's GuardianChesnaught's artwork radiates strength and determination, standing tall amidst a vibrant forest backdrop. The lush greens and earthy tones make it an ideal fit for a "Heroic Nature" page. Position it alongside other powerful Grass types like Venusaur or Torterra to highlight its role as a protector of the wild.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Fierce / Earthy Tones / Nature's Might / Guardian of the Wild




























