# Chesnaught - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F

> Find the best Chesnaught builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Chesnaught Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9vgc2026regf/Chesnaught)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Chesnaught
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Flying (4x), Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Spiky Shield**: 100.000%
- **Body Press**: 59.815%
- **Iron Defense**: 59.815%
- **Leech Seed**: 59.575%
- **Seed Bomb**: 35.978%
- **Hammer Arm**: 35.946%
- **Coaching**: 35.946%
- **Other**: 12.924%

## Common Abilities
- **Bulletproof**: 64.054%
- **Overgrow**: 35.946%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 59.576%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 36.615%
- **Other**: 3.809%

## Common Teammates
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 97.009%
- **Cresselia**: 95.607%
- **Kingambit**: 95.521%
- **Ting-Lu**: 60.245%
- **Iron Moth**: 49.166%
- **Enamorus-Therian**: 35.946%

## FAQ for Chesnaught in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Chesnaught?
The most common moves for Chesnaught are Spiky Shield, Body Press, 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 Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Cresselia, Kingambit, Ting-Lu. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Chesnaught weak to and resistant against?
Chesnaught is weak to Flying (4x), Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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?
The top build for Chesnaught features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/60/0/196/0`. This configuration accounts for 59.575% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Chesnaught?
Chesnaught is most effectively run with the ability **Bulletproof** (64.054%) and the item **Leftovers** (59.576%).

### What is the most common role for Chesnaught?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Chesnaught often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Chesnaught) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Chesnaught
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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