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Mega Chesnaught Weakness & Counters

Weak toFlying4×Poison2×Fire2×Psychic2×Ice2×Fairy2×
Mega Chesnaught

Type matchups

Damage Mega Chesnaught takes from each attacking type.

4×

Weak to (4×)

As a Grass/Fighting type, Mega Chesnaught has 6 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Grass/Fighting typing.

Base stats

HP
88
Attack
137
Defense
172
Sp. Atk
74
Sp. Def
115
Speed
44
Total
630

Mega Chesnaught has a base stat total of 630, higher than 95% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (172). With Attack (137) well above Sp. Atk (74), it works best as a physical attacker. At 44 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 88 HP, 172 Defense and 115 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Mega Chesnaught's only ability is Bulletproof.

How to beat Mega Chesnaught

The best way to beat Mega Chesnaught is with Flying moves, which deal 4× damage. Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Rock, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crobat hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fighting moves. Yanmega hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fighting moves. Scyther hits for 4× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass and Fighting moves.

Evolution

Mega Chesnaught is a Mega Evolution of Chesnaught, so it shares Chesnaught's evolution line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mega Chesnaught weak to?

As a Grass/Fighting type, Mega Chesnaught takes super-effective damage from Flying (4×), Poison, Fire, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves.

What is Mega Chesnaught resistant to?

Mega Chesnaught resists Ground, Rock, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves.

What are the best counters to Mega Chesnaught?

Strong type-based picks include Crobat, Yanmega and Scyther, which hit Mega Chesnaught with super-effective attacks.