Master League PvP guide
Chesnaught Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Chesnaught is a Grass/Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #175. Its recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Superpower and Frenzy Plant.
Master League
#175
Viable pick
Type
Grass/Fighting
Best Fast Move
Low Kick
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,340
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CHESNAUGHT
Is Chesnaught Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Chesnaught is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #175.
Chesnaught is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #214 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #370.
Chesnaught PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #370 | 78.4 | Low Kick, Frenzy Plant, Superpower |
| Ultra League | #214 | 81.7 | Low Kick, Frenzy Plant, Superpower |
| Master LeagueBest | #175 | 66.6 | Low Kick, Superpower, Frenzy Plant |
Best Moveset for Chesnaught in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Chesnaught is Low Kick with Superpower and Frenzy Plant.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Chesnaught in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Chesnaught PvP Move Counts
Low Kick → Superpower
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Low Kick → Frenzy Plant
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Chesnaught Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Chesnaught wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Chesnaught Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Chesnaught's Grass/Fighting typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- 2.56×
- fairy1.6×
- fire1.6×
- ice1.6×
- poison1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- dark0.625×
- electric0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ground0.625×
- rock0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Chesnaught in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Chesnaught in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Chesnaught's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
74% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
66% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
45% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
83% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ratings are shown from Chesnaught's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Chesnaught.
Best Teammates for Chesnaught in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Chesnaught should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Chesnaught's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Chesnaught's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Chesnaught's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Chesnaught's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Chesnaught's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Chesnaught
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 1,499 | 19 | 1,904,852 |
| #2 | 2/15/13 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,899,209 | |
| #3 | 0/8/13 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,897,933 | |
| #4 | 0/13/8 | 1,500 | 19.5 | 1,897,164 | |
| #5 | 2/13/15 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,896,800 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 2,500 | 33.5 | 4,110,709 |
| #2 | 2/15/15 | 2,499 | 33 | 4,098,545 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 2,496 | 34 | 4,097,415 | |
| #4 | 1/14/14 | 2,495 | 33.5 | 4,091,939 | |
| #5 | 1/14/15 | 2,500 | 33.5 | 4,091,939 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,340 | 50 | 6,145,885 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 3,332 | 50 | 6,117,821 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 3,324 | 50 | 6,117,432 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,332 | 50 | 6,112,483 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 3,324 | 50 | 6,089,758 |
Chesnaught Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesnaught (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 3/14/14 | 100.00% | 912 at L11.5 | 1,277 at L11.5 | 1,499 at L11.5 | Meta rank #342 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/10/13 | 100.00% | 1,623 at L21 | 2,282 at L21 | 2,500 at L21 | Meta rank #268 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 3,340 at L50 | 4,628 at L50 | 4,683 at L50 | Meta rank #11 |
Chesnaught Stats in Pokémon GO
Chesnaught's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Chesnaught 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 117.6
- Defense
- 127.5
- HP
- 127
Ultra League
Chesnaught 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 33.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 152.1
- Defense
- 164.8
- HP
- 164
Master League
Chesnaught 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,340
- Attack
- 181.5
- Defense
- 184
- HP
- 184
Chesnaught (Mega)
Chesnaught (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Chesnaught (Mega) 3/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 13.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 120.3
- Defense
- 145.3
- HP
- 107
Ultra League
Chesnaught (Mega) 0/10/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 155
- Defense
- 187.1
- HP
- 139
Master League
Chesnaught (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,628
- Attack
- 216
- Defense
- 249.6
- HP
- 184
Chesnaught Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Chesnaught in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Grass / Fighting typing · Fighting-type fast move · Ultra League #6
Shares Fighting typing · Same Low Kick fast move · Master League #194
Same Grass / Fighting typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #202
Shares Fighting typing · Same Low Kick fast move · Master League #218
Shares Fighting typing · Same Low Kick fast move · Master League #169
Shares Fighting typing · Same Low Kick fast move · Master League #155
More PoGoCoach tools
Chesnaught Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Chesnaught in Pokémon GO PvP?
Chesnaught's recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Superpower and Frenzy Plant.
Is Chesnaught good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Chesnaught is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #175.
What counters Chesnaught in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Chesnaught in Master League.
What is Chesnaught weak to in Pokémon GO?
Chesnaught is weak to Flying (2.56×), Fairy (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Poison (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).