# Chesnaught - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview

> Find the best Chesnaught builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Chesnaught Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Chesnaught)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Chesnaught
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Chesnaught.

## Common Moves
- **Body Press**: 31.295%
- **Spiky Shield**: 28.675%
- **Iron Defense**: 14.410%
- **Leech Seed**: 12.227%
- **Wood Hammer**: 9.316%
- **Wide Guard**: 4.949%
- **Drain Punch**: 2.038%
- **Knock Off**: 2.038%
- **Protect**: 1.601%
- **Close Combat**: 1.019%

## Common Abilities
- **Bulletproof**: 3.493%
- **Hospitality**: 1.747%
- **Trace**: 0.582%
- **Anti-Aircraft**: 0.146%

## Common Items
- **Chesnaughtite**: 39.592%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.892%
- **Leftovers**: 1.747%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.582%
- **Life Orb**: 0.291%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.146%
- **Choice Specs**: 0.146%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 39.592%
- **Archaludon**: 27.511%
- **Pelipper**: 26.055%
- **Kingambit**: 24.600%
- **Farigiraf**: 23.726%
- **Basculegion**: 22.707%

## Featured Teams with Chesnaught

### Team 1 by Winternet
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Chesnaught, Garchomp, Pelipper, Basculegion, Clefable, Delphox

**Chesnaught Set**:
- **Ability**: Bulletproof
- **Item**: Chesnaughtite
- **Moves**: Drain Punch, Spiky Shield, Wood Hammer, Poison Jab

### Team 2 by ZemTennar
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Chesnaught, Basculegion, Incineroar, Maushold, Aegislash

**Chesnaught Set**:
- **Ability**: Bulletproof
- **Item**: Chesnaughtite
- **Moves**: Spiky Shield, Body Press, Wide Guard, Wood Hammer

### Team 3 by Viiv
*Record: 4 - 3 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Chesnaught, Kingambit, Clefable, Arcanine-Hisui, Sneasler, Charizard-Mega-Y

**Chesnaught Set**:
- **Ability**: Bulletproof
- **Item**: Chesnaughtite
- **Moves**: Body Press, Wood Hammer, Synthesis, Spiky Shield

### Team 4 by ミガワリ

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Sylveon, Dragonite, Volcarona, Incineroar, Chesnaught

**Chesnaught Set**:
- **Ability**: Bulletproof
- **Item**: Chesnaughtite
- **Moves**: Body Press, Iron Defense, Leech Seed, Spiky Shield

### Team 5 by Castorbrown

**Pokemon**: Pelipper, Archaludon, Sinistcha, Feraligatr, Chesnaught, Incineroar

**Chesnaught Set**:
- **Ability**: Bulletproof
- **Item**: Chesnaughtite
- **Moves**: Body Press, Knock Off, Iron Defense, Spiky Shield

### Team 6 by ムメモ

**Pokemon**: Froslass, Tyranitar, Chesnaught, Dragonite, Glimmora, Snorlax

**Chesnaught Set**:
- **Ability**: Bulletproof
- **Moves**: Body Press, Knock Off, Leech Seed, Spiky Shield


## FAQ for Chesnaught in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Chesnaught?
The most common moves for Chesnaught are Body Press, Spiky Shield, Iron Defense, Leech Seed. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Chesnaught?
Chesnaught is frequently paired with Incineroar, Archaludon, Pelipper, Kingambit. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Chesnaught?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Chesnaught?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Chesnaught?
Chesnaught is most effectively run with the ability **Bulletproof** (3.493%) and the item **Chesnaughtite** (39.592%).

### What is the most common role for Chesnaught?
Based on common item usage (Chesnaughtite), Chesnaught often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Chesnaught?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 88 |
| Attack | 107 |
| Defense | 122 |
| Sp. Atk | 74 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 64 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Chesnaught on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Chesnaught) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Chesnaught
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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